Paramedic - CCT

Novant Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Novant Health in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Paramedic to join our ED transport team. You will provide high-quality patient care as part of an RN and physician-led team, building trust with patients and families during the health journey.

Requirements include Paramedic certification or degree, two years in ED/CCT (three for event medicine), a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to lift equipment and perform routine treatments such as start IVs and CPR.

Qualifications

• Requires Paramedic Certification or Degree.
• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum two years ED/CCT experience; three years for Event Medicine.
• NC state approved curricula for restrictive interventions within 3 months of hire for Emergency Departments.
• Current driver’s license for Critical Care Transport departments.

Responsibilities

• Establish authentic, patient-centered relationships with patients and their support systems.
• Collaborate with RN and physician-led team to provide care.
• Utilize best evidence, protocols, and compassion to assist patient care.
• Administer medications and perform routine care such as IV starts and dressing changes.
• Transport patients via wheelchair, hospital bed, or stretcher; lift and move equipment.
• Respond to critical situations, including performing CPR.

Skills

CPR

Medication administration

Patient transfer

IV start

Clinical assessment

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Paramedic Certification or Degree

Job description

What We Offer

LOCATION: Charlotte, NC

HOURS/SHIFT: three 12hr shift, 7p-7a, Sat-Mon nights

2 years required for ED and CCT, required.

Paramedic Certification or Degree, required.

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.

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. 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.