Paramedic

FirstHealth of the Carolinas

Sanford (NC)

On-site

USD 35,000 - 55,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading health care organization in North Carolina seeks an Emergency Medical Technician at the Paramedic level. The role involves operating a mobile medical unit, responding to emergencies, and providing necessary medical care and transport to patients. Candidates must have relevant certifications, strong public relations skills, and physical capabilities.

Qualifications

Certification by the North Carolina Medical Examiners Boards as a Paramedic is essential.
NIMS certifications 100, 200, 700, and 800 required.
Must have valid NC driver's license with good driving history.

Responsibilities

Perform duties of an Emergency Medical Technician at the Paramedic level.
Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls, provide medical treatment.
Transport patients to a medical facility while ensuring quality care.

Skills

Public relations

Physical activity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ACLS

PALS

CPR Certification

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Overview

FirstHealth of the Carolinas is a nationally recognized health care system located in central North Carolina. Comprised of four hospitals with more than 600 beds, the system also offers leading-edge heart care in the Reid Heart Center, the area’s only dedicated heart and vascular center. Our growing health system has more than 6,200 employees serving in more than 75 locations throughout a 15-county service area. In addition, FirstHealth has received numerous accolades for its patient care and outcomes, including recognitions from Healthgrades, U.S. News & World Report, and Becker's Healthcare.

This position performs technical work driving an ambulance, rescuing and transporting the sick and injured, administering emergency medical care, maintaining records and files, preparing reports, and does related work as required.

Responsibilities

An employee in this classification performs the duties of an Emergency Medical Technician at the Paramedic level; operating an approved mobile medical unit, rescuing victims and administering appropriate emergency medical care to patients while enroute to a hospital
Employee is responsible for responding to the scene of emergency and non-emergency calls, applying necessary medical treatment to sick or injured persons and transporting persons to a medical facility
Employee is exposed to the normal hazards of emergency rescue work, including risk of exposure to infectious diseases and blood-borne pathogens
Work is performed under general supervision and is reviewed through observation, reports, and discussion concerning the quality and effectiveness of duties and responsibilities

Qualifications

Ability to promote good public relations and work with citizens, doctors and hospital employees; ability to perform the physical activities required, to include, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pulling, stooping, walking and other physical exertions of 300 pounds of force with assistance
Possess a valid North Carolina driver's license
Certification by the North Carolina Medical Examiners Boards as a Paramedic
NIMS certifications 100, 200, 700, and 800
Possess ACLS, PALS and CPR Certification
High school diploma or GED
Current valid NC driver's license with a good driving history
Must be at least 18 years of age

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