ER Paramedic: Rapid Care & Patient Advocate

UNC Health; Eden (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health in Eden, NC is seeking a Paramedic to join the Emergency Department clinical team. You will work under RN/physician supervision to provide age-appropriate care, following approved standards and the NC OEMS scope of practice.

Responsibilities include rapid patient evaluation, triage, data collection, IV starts, and patient advocacy. This is an onsite, full-time daytime role with a competitive hourly pay range.

Qualifications

• Must hold OEMS approved paramedic training and NC paramedic certification.
• Six months of pre-hospital paramedic experience.
• Certification in BLS, ACLS, and PALS.

Responsibilities

• Take directions from nurse, physician, or AP provider to apply prescribed therapies within scope of practice.
• Provide rapid evaluation and communicate patient needs to the care team.
• Identify clinical priorities and initiate actions to improve patient outcomes.
• Maintain a safe, respectful environment with patient privacy and professional behavior.
• Act as a patient advocate and promote information sharing.
• Use triage skills to prioritize ED patients.
• Perform data collection, prep for exam, and communicate findings to nursing staff.
• Assist with blood draws and IV starts as ordered.
• Transports patients as needed; follow licensure scope (no narcotics or intubations).
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Clinical communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

OEMS paramedic training

NC Paramedic Certification

Job description

UNC Health in Eden, NC is seeking a Paramedic to join the Emergency Department clinical team. You will work under RN/physician supervision to provide age-appropriate care, following approved standards and the NC OEMS scope of practice.

Responsibilities include rapid patient evaluation, triage, data collection, IV starts, and patient advocacy. This is an onsite, full-time daytime role with a competitive hourly pay range.