Paramedic

Lifepoint Health®; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition assistance

401(k) retirement package

Job summary

Lifepoint Health® is seeking a dedicated Paramedic in Sanford, North Carolina, to support healthcare initiatives. The role requires operating emergency vehicles, conducting patient assessments, and providing advanced life support within the North Carolina Paramedic scope.

Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years' experience, an Associate's degree, and relevant certifications. Full-time positions offer extensive benefits, including medical coverage and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess a Paramedic license and preferred certifications in BLS/CPR, ACLS/ALS, and PALS.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a full-time paramedic required.
• Strong judgment in high-stress situations is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Operate ambulances safely in emergency situations.
• Perform patient assessments and establish treatment priorities.
• Provide ALS care as per the North Carolina Paramedic scope of practice.

Skills

Advanced life support (ALS) care

Patient assessment

Emergency vehicle operation

Education

Associate's Degree Preferred

Tools

ePCR systems

Job description

Overview

Your Experience Matters At Lifepoint Health, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. As a member of the Health Support Center (HSC) team, you'll support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members to positively impact our mission of making communities healthier.

Schedule: Full Time; Alternating weekend scheduling; Job Location Type: In-person

How You\'ll Contribute

A Paramedic who excels in this role:

• Safely operate ambulances and emergency vehicles in accordance with all applicable laws, policies, and safe driving practices while responding to emergency and non-emergency calls.
• Assess patients by obtaining medical history, performing physical assessments, determining the nature and severity of illness or injury, and establishing appropriate treatment priorities.
• Provide advanced life support (ALS) care within the North Carolina Paramedic scope of practice, including airway management, cardiac monitoring, medication administration, IV/IO access, resuscitation, trauma care, and other emergency interventions.
• Continuously monitor and reassess patients during treatment and transport, adjusting care as needed and communicating patient status to receiving healthcare providers.
• Complete accurate electronic patient care reports (ePCRs) and maintain all required documentation in accordance with agency standards and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with physicians, nurses, dispatch, fire departments, law enforcement, and other emergency responders to ensure seamless patient care and determine when additional resources are needed.
• Inspect, maintain, and restock ambulances, medications, and medical equipment to ensure operational readiness and compliance with agency standards.
• Maintain a safe and sanitary work environment by following infection control practices, utilizing appropriate PPE, and cleaning and disinfecting vehicles and equipment after each patient encounter.
• Demonstrate sound clinical judgment while remaining calm and effective in high-stress, rapidly changing, or hazardous environments involving single or multiple patient incidents.
• Represent Harris EMS professionally through exceptional patient care, community outreach, educational events, and positive interactions with patients, families, healthcare partners, and the public.
• Participate in continuing education, quality improvement initiatives, required training, and maintain all certifications and clinical competencies. Support the orientation and development of new employees and students as assigned.

Why Join Us

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Education

Associate\'s Degree Preferred

Licenses

Paramedic; National Registry preferred

Certifications

AHA, ARC or ASHI/HSI BLS/CPR; AHA, ARC or ASHI/HSI ACLS/ALS; AHA, ARC or ASHI/HSI PALS or PEPP; Trauma Certification: BTLS, PHTLS, ITLS, TECC or TCCC

Minimum Work Experience

Minimum of 3 years experience as a full time paramedic

Connect with a Recruiter

Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Morgan Haughton by emailing [e-mail]

EEOC Statement

Central Carolina Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Central Carolina Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.