Paramedic – Emergency Department & Life Flight

Duke University; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The Paramedic functions as an integral member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team at Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital in Mooresville, providing direct patient care across ALS and BLS transports within the Emergency Department setting and the Life Flight program.

You will perform history taking, physical exams, documentation, equipment checks, and collaboration with Medical Directors, RN staff and EMS partners, while maintaining certifications and adhering to NC EMS scope and Duke policies.

Qualifications

• Current NC Paramedic certification or able to obtain within probation.
• Level II/III ALS experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of life support protocols and patient care in prehospital and ED settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in ALS/BLS transports.
• Perform focused history taking and physical exams.
• Operate and maintain medical equipment and supplies.
• Document care in EMR and communicate with medical staff.
• Assist in clinical education and staff development as needed.

Skills

Patient assessment

Clinical documentation

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Education

Paramedic coursework

Job description

The Paramedic functions as an integral member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team at Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital in Mooresville, providing direct patient care across ALS and BLS transports within the Emergency Department setting and the Life Flight program.

You will perform history taking, physical exams, documentation, equipment checks, and collaboration with Medical Directors, RN staff and EMS partners, while maintaining certifications and adhering to NC EMS scope and Duke policies.