Paramedic (EMTP) I

ECU Health; Roanoke Rapids (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare team at ECU Health North Hospital, where your skills as a Paramedic will make a significant impact on patient care. This role involves working collaboratively within a dedicated care team to provide essential medical services and interventions for those in need. As a Paramedic, you will be responsible for patient stabilization and care, all while adhering to established medical protocols. With a focus on community health, ECU Health North Hospital offers a supportive environment for professional growth and development. If you are passionate about making a difference in emergency medical services, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Benefits and bonuses available

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Graduate from an approved Paramedic program is required.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the care of ill and injured patients.
• Incorporates stabilization and intervention techniques.

Skills

Patient Care

Stabilization Techniques

Intervention Techniques

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Graduate from an approved Paramedic program

Current certification as a Paramedic (EMT-P)

Tools

Basic Life Support Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

Job description

ECU Health

About ECU Health North Hospital

ECU Health North Hospital is a Joint Commission-accredited, 204-bed acute bed facility serving Halifax, Northampton and Warren counties in the north-central region of North Carolina. Its service area also reaches into southern Virginia. With more than 600 team members, the hospital offers a broad range of medical and surgical services. It features a 24-hour emergency department and offers advanced diagnostics as well as specialty and primary care.

Position Summary

The Paramedic functions as a member of the care team and participates in the care of ill and injured patients. Responsibilities include patient care, incorporating stabilization, and intervention techniques consistent with standards and protocols approved by the Medical Director. The Paramedic functions as part of a team and shares responsibility for the team's conduct. The Paramedic fulfills education skill requirements as established by the Medical Director, and performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required - or higher.
• VMC Paramedic: Graduate from an approved Paramedic program is required.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support, Current certification by the State of North Carolina as a Paramedic is required (EMT-P Certification)
• Additional EastCare: American Heart Association ACLS and PALS prior to completing orientation.

Other Information

• Position: 0.3FTE
• Job Link
• Benefits and bonuses available.

General Statement

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position. Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.