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Paramedic, Adult Emergency Department, Full-time 12 hr. Days

Atrium Health

Ardmore (NC)

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Job summary

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.

Qualifications

  • Three years of Emergency Service experience preferred.
  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • Provides emergency care to patients according to treatment protocols.
  • Maintains a safe, therapeutic, and healing environment.
  • Communicates effectively to promote sharing of information throughout the continuum of care.

Education

Paramedic certification
Associate’s of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree

Job description

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:

  • Provides patient/family centered care focusing on the physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, religious, and environmental needs. This includes rapid evaluation of life threatening emergencies, implementation of prescribed therapies within scope of practice, collaboration with nursing and medical team to establish treatment goals.
  • Maintains a safe, therapeutic, and healing environment through ensuring patient privacy and responsive, respectful, accepting, and professional behavior. Utilizes and promotes the use of technology and equipment to enhance the safety of patients and staff.
  • Communicates effectively to promote sharing of information throughout the continuum of care and as an effective member of the healthcare team.
  • Demonstrates the ability to function in a professional setting through active participation in a professional practice model. This includes participating in shared governance, adherence to standards of care, participation in peer review and professional development promoting leadership and clinical excellence, effective team skills, autonomous practice and acknowledgment of accountability for actions and critical thinking.
  • Acts as a patient advocate throughout the continuum of care including all patient settings and in the community.
  • Identifies clinical priorities and initiates action to improve patient outcomes.
  • Uses medications, treatments and protocols within the scope of practice as defined by NCOEMS, under the orders from a physician.
  • Performs and maintains competency for point of care testing as assigned, ensuring compliance with WFBH Point of Care policies and with applicable state and federal regulations.
  • Documents any medication and treatment rendered in the Electronic Medical Record.
  • Provides and documents patient re-assessment in the Electronic Medical Record in accordance with hospital policy and procedure.
  • Demonstrates high-level teamwork with other members of the Emergency Department Care team.
  • Supports an environment of evidence-based practice/research/quality improvement initiatives
  • Demonstrates the organization’s patient promise at all times
  • Facilitates Optimal Patient flow through the Emergency Department and ensures the safety and security of all patients.

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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35% 65% 100% N/A Activity

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:

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