Emergency Room Paramedic: Fast-Paced Critical Care

UNC Health; Eden (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health in Eden, NC is seeking a Paramedic to join the Emergency Department clinical team. You will collaborate with nurses, physicians and a multidisciplinary group to provide age-specific care under supervision, while maintaining professional patient-focused care within the hospital setting.

The ideal candidate has OEMS-approved paramedic training, NC certification, and 6 months pre-hospital experience. Expect day shifts with on-site work and salary in the posted range.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of OEMS approved training & competency program for Paramedic and current North Carolina Paramedic Certification required.
• Certification in BLS, ACLS, PALS.

Responsibilities

• Takes directions from nurse, physician and/or advanced practice provider to implement prescribed therapies within scope of practice.
• Provides rapid evaluation of presenting patients and communicates to the care team the patient; required needs/care.
• Identifies clinical priorities and initiates action to improve patient outcomes based on these priorities.
• Maintains a safe, therapeutic and healing environment through ensuring patient privacy and professional behavior.
• Acts as a patient advocate and communicates effectively to promote sharing of information.
• Utilizes triage skills to assist in prioritizing of incoming ED patients.
• Performs basic data collection, prepares patient for exam and communicates findings to nursing staff.
• Facilitates blood draw and starting of IVs based on orders and coordination with primary/triage nurse.
• Works to their paramedic license; does not give narcotics or perform intubations.
• Transports patients via wheelchair or stretcher as needed throughout facility.

Skills

Paramedic license

Clinical assessment

Triage skills

Patient advocacy

IV start

Blood draws

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

NC Paramedic Certification

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Tools

None

Job description

UNC Health in Eden, NC is seeking a Paramedic to join the Emergency Department clinical team. You will collaborate with nurses, physicians and a multidisciplinary group to provide age-specific care under supervision, while maintaining professional patient-focused care within the hospital setting.

The ideal candidate has OEMS-approved paramedic training, NC certification, and 6 months pre-hospital experience. Expect day shifts with on-site work and salary in the posted range.