Paramedic- Emergency Department

UNC REX Healthcare; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team in a leading healthcare organization committed to enhancing community health. As an ED Paramedic, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care and ensuring a positive experience in the emergency department. Your responsibilities will include providing direct support to patients and their families, demonstrating critical medical skills, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced environment while working alongside a diverse group of professionals. If you are passionate about healthcare and ready to contribute to a mission-driven organization, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and completion of EMT Paramedic program required.
• Basic Life Support certification and state certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and support during admission and discharge.
• Document patient information and report changes to nurses.
• Perform clerical duties and assist healthcare providers.

Skills

Patient Care

Active Listening

Infection Control

12-Lead ECG Acquisition

Cardiac Monitoring

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Defibrillation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic Program

State Certification for Paramedic

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

Summary:
The ED Paramedic, working under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse and medical director, is responsible for providing direct patient care and performing duties to assure an optimal patient experience in the emergency department. The supervising medical director is one associated with the practice setting where the EMS personnel will function. The quality of care and service given will adhere to the standards set forth by the hospital. The ED Paramedic also performs clerical and receptionist duties.

Responsibilities:

1. Provides assistance to patients and their families during admission, transfers and discharge of patients. Anticipates patient’s needs. Assists in maintaining the patient environment. Assists with transportation of patients to and from other units/areas outside of the emergency department. Respects and provides patient confidentiality. Assists other staff in completion of their duties. Seeks guidance as needed.

2. Demonstrates active listening and provides emotional support to patients and families. Aids patients in reality orientation, provides informal support to patients/families, and provides assistance with potential aggressive patients. Ensure that emotional and safety needs of patients are met.

3. Demonstrates proper performance of skills reflected and validated by the unit specific orientation/skills checklist. Uses standard precautions and principles of infection control. Works within scope of practice as defined by Pardee Hospital and North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services, demonstrating efficiency in the following: 12-Lead ECG Acquisition & Transmission, Capnography (Waveform), Cardiac Monitoring, Cardiac Pacing, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Cardioversion (under physician supervision), Decontamination, Defibrillation (automated and manual), Glucose Measurement, Nebulizer Inhalation Therapy, Orthostatic Blood Pressure Measurement, Oxygen Administration, Pulse Oximetry, Restraints, Splinting, Stroke Screen, Suction (oral), Temperature measurement, Tourniquet Application, Urinary Catheterization, Venous Access- (phlebotomy), venous access-existing catheters, venous access-intraosseous, venous access-peripheral, Wound Care.

4. Performs clerical and receptionist duties according to unit policies and procedures. Assumes direct patient care responsibilities as assigned by a licensed nurse. Assists all healthcare providers with routine examinations and procedures, as well as procurement of equipment and supplies during emergency situations. Demonstrates professionalism and flexibility necessary to function in the healthcare environment.

5. Observes, collects, and documents patient information obtained while providing care and promptly reports significant changes in the patient's condition to a registered nurse.

Qualifications:

Required

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

2. Successful completion of a state approved Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic program.

3. State-required certification for paramedic or National Registration at the paramedic level.

4. Basic Life Support (BLS)

Preferred

1. 6 months paramedic experience.

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Job Details

Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC

Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: Emergency Department

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Night Job

Location of Job: PARDEEHOSP

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No