Paramedic

Novant Health; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Novant Health in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Paramedic to join the Heart and Vascular Institute - Elizabeth team. You will work within an RN and physician led group providing care that supports patients through their health journey.

The role requires Paramedic certification, state licensure, and several years of ED or event medicine experience. Excellent communication, compassion, and the ability to activate care plans are essential.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience: 2 years in ED and CCT; 3 years for Event Medicine.
• Licensure/Certification: Paramedic Certification or Degree required.
• National Registry for Critical Care Transport or agreement to obtain within 18 months of hire; NC curricula for restrictive interventions within 3 months.
• Driver's license valid for Critical Care Transport Departments.
• Ability to assess patient needs and communicate clearly; strong customer service and prioritization.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients per protocols and policies.
• Administer medications and perform routine procedures.
• Transfer and transport patients between departments or facilities.

Skills

Patient assessment

Clear communication

Customer service

Prioritization

CPR

Ability to lift

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

What We Offer

Paramedic

The Paramedic serves as a member of the healthcare team by establishing an authentic personalized relationship with the patient and their chosen support system, collaborating with other team members to provide care that promotes optimal health. The paramedic utilizes best scientific evidence, protocols, and compassion to assist the care of the patient during their health journey. The Paramedic accepts accountability for provision of care, as part of the RN and physician led team, in accordance with the current policies, protocols and procedures.

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday - Friday

Location: Heart and Vascular Institute - Elizabeth

Come join a remarkable team where quality care meets quality service, in every dimension, every time.

What We're Looking For

• Education: High School Diploma or GED, required.
• Experience:
  • 2 years required for ED and CCT, required.
  • 3 years required for Event Medicine, required.
• Licensure/Certification:
  • Paramedic Certification or Degree, required.
  • National Registry for Critical Care Transport or an educational agreement to obtain National Registry within 18 months of hire, required.
  • NC state approved curricula for restrictive interventions (facility specific) within 3 months of hire for Emergency Departments, required.
  • Current driver's license in appropriate state for Critical Care Transport Departments, required.
• Additional Skills (required): Must have ability to assess and/or interpret information to identify each patient’s requirements for care relative to his/her age, as well as health and developmental needs. Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing. Must be able to communicate clearly, both verbally and in written documentation. Excellent customer service skills. Possesses the ability to prioritize job duties according to patients' needs and changing acuity levels. Administer and evaluate medication therapies, performs patient transfers and transport patients via wheelchair, hospital bed, or stretcher to other departments. Ability to lift and carry various equipment including portable cardiac monitors, etc. Ability to provide routine care such as start IV's, perform dressing changes, etc. to patients in a timely manner. Ability to perform in critical situations, including administering CPR.

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.

Job Opening ID

188105