Paramedic CPT EMS Richmond

FirstHealth of the Carolinas, Inc.; Ellerbe (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care system in North Carolina seeks a Paramedic to provide advanced life support and emergency care. The successful candidate will operate ambulance equipment and transport patients, ensuring their safety and care throughout their journey. Candidates must hold an NC EMT-Paramedic certification and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Current valid NC driver's license with a good driving history.
• At least 2 years of driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency medical care in pre-hospital settings.
• Operate ambulance equipment and ensure safety protocols are followed.
• Transport patients to healthcare facilities while providing continuous care.

Skills

Emergency medical care

Patient transport

Ambulance operation

Education

NC EMT-Paramedic certification

Tools

Ambulance equipment

Job description

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.

Paramedic

The EMT-P (Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic) is responsible for ambulance operations and providing advanced life support emergency and non-emergency care at the paramedic level in the pre-hospital environment and during ambulance transport of patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency medical care in pre-hospital settings.
• Operate ambulance equipment and ensure safety protocols are followed.
• Transport patients to healthcare facilities while providing continuous care.

Qualifications

• NC EMT-Paramedic certification.
• Current valid NC driver's license with a good driving history.
• At least 2 years of driving experience.