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Atrium Health is seeking a Paramedic for their Emergency Department to provide emergency care to patients and support a variety of emergencies. The role requires a paramedic certification and emphasizes patient care and collaboration with healthcare teams, highlighting the organization's commitment to quality care.
Between June 14, 2025, and July 1, 2025 Atrium Health is transitioning to a new application platform to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of our hiring processes. To ensure a smooth transition and data integrity during this transition we have temporarily limited the number of job postings on the career website.
While active job postings may be reduced during this phase, it is important to note that Atrium Health remains committed to engaging with and attracting top talent. We encourage interested candidates to proactively connect with us by joining one of our established talent communities. Moreover, we will continue hosting in-person and virtual events, offering unique platforms for potential candidates to interact with Atrium Health representatives, learn about our career paths, and gain a deeper understanding of our mission and values.
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Winston Salem, NC, United States
Job ID: 160440
Job Family: Patient Care Support
Status: Full Time
Shift: Day
Detailed Shift and Schedule: Day shift 0730-1930; 3 12 hr shifts/week; every other weekend
Job Type: Regular
Department Name: 12531085030026-Nursing - Emergency Room
Paramedic, Adult Emergency Department, Full-time 12 hr. Days, Winston-Salem
JOB SUMMARY: Provides emergency care to patients according to treatment protocols in accordance with NCCEP protocols set forth by the N.C. Office of EMS (NCOEMS). Involves serving as a care team member in the Emergency Department in accordance to the Scope of Practice set forth by the Non-Traditional Practice Setting Agreement with N.C. Office of EMS and the Medical Center/hospital. Serves the following patients age categories: neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Paramedic certification from an accredited certified paramedic program, or an Associate’s of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in paramedic studies or equivalent. Three years of Emergency Service experience preferred.
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and NC-OEMS certification as EMT-P required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) may be required within one year in select areas. Critical care certificate or national registry paramedic, preferred. Maintains certification through affiliation with approved NC-OEMS education provider.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
Ability to provide direct and indirect patient care
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively
Ability to evaluate and appropriately respond to verbal and nonverbal communication from patients in diverse stages of development, i.e. Neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics.
Builds/establishes rapport with Hospital personnel, providers, patients, and visitors
Ability to push stretchers, wheelchairs, carts, and equipment
Communicates clearly, concisely and professionally via telephone and other automation devices
Lifts and positions patients of all weights and heights using assistive devices and/or personnel as appropriate
Computer skills for electronic documentation of all patient care provided
Performs duties in accordance with applicable state and federal laws, local ordinances, established policies, procedure and protocols
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Handles emergency or crisis situations
Subject to highly stressful and crowded conditions
Subject to many interruptions
Handles absentee replacement on short notice
Required to wear PPE
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
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X Standing
X Walking
X Sitting
X Bending
X Reaching with arms
X Finger and hand dexterity
X Talking
X Hearing
X Seeing
Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling: