ER Paramedic – Night Shift

UNC Health; North Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Paramedic to join the Emergency Department clinical team. You will work under RN and physician supervision, providing age-specific care in our fast-paced ED setting and utilizing NC OEMS-approved scope.

The position requires six months of pre-hospital experience, NC Paramedic Certification with BLS, ACLS, and PALS, a high school diploma, and the ability to work night shifts.

Qualifications

• Paramedic certification required and NC OEMS approved training.
• Six months pre-hospital experience.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

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; 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 responsive, respectful, accepting and professional behavior.
• Acts as a patient advocate.
• 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 primary and/or charge nurse.
• Facilitates blood draw and starting of IVs based on orders and in 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Paramedic

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma

NC OEMS Paramedic Certification

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

Job description

UNC Health in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Paramedic to join the Emergency Department clinical team. You will work under RN and physician supervision, providing age-specific care in our fast-paced ED setting and utilizing NC OEMS-approved scope.

The position requires six months of pre-hospital experience, NC Paramedic Certification with BLS, ACLS, and PALS, a high school diploma, and the ability to work night shifts.