Paramedic-Full Time- Main Campus-Days/Nights

Cape Fear Valley Health System; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Health System seeks a Paramedic to join the Cape Fear Valley Medical Center Emergency Department in Fayetteville, NC. You will provide direct patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse, perform clinical duties, and uphold patient safety and confidentiality.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, North Carolina Paramedic certification, BLS, and at least 1 year of paramedic experience. Strong English communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current North Carolina Paramedic certification required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Obtain, record and update vital signs.
• Monitor patient’s respiratory status and initiate treatments per protocol.
• Initiates cardiac monitoring; detect dysrhythmias and notify RN/provider.
• Administer approved medications as delegated by RN/provider.
• Perform oral, nasal and ET tube suctioning; assist with C-spine stabilization.

Skills

English proficiency

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

NC Paramedic certification

Job description

Facility Cape Fear Valley Medical Center Location Fayetteville, North Carolina Department Emergency Department Job Family Professional Work Shift Days (United States of America)

Summary

Performs direct patient care duties under the direction of and as assigned by a Registered Nurse. Also performs administrative, clerical and clinical duties as assigned. Demonstrates age-specific competencies in the care of neonates, infants, toddlers, preschoolers, school aged, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. Complies with the policies and procedures of The Cape Fear Valley Health System. Upholds the standards of the system-wide customer service program.

Major Job Functions

• Obtain, record and update vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure and weight)
• Monitor patient’s respiratory status and initiates oxygen therapy and treatments per protocol
• Initiates cardiac monitoring; demonstrates ability to detect dysrhythmias and notifies registered nurse.
• Administers approved medications as delegated by RN and/or provider
• Perform oral, nasal and ET tube suctioning
• Assist in C-spine stabilization/immobilization, placing patient on backboard while maintaining cervical alignment
• Alway maintains patient safety and confidentiality
• Assist with equipment setup including chest-tube drainage system, Rapid Infusion/Fluid Warming Systems, Bair Hugger and gastric lavage
• Assist in application of restraints and/or seclusion as needed
• Perform additional skills which may include, but not limited to phlebotomy, IV initiation and maintenance,12- lead ECG
• Monitors assigned patients and reports unusual conditions to the RN and/or provider
• Documents assessments, data collection/treatments performed on patient care record
• Transports patients (to include cardiac monitored patients to Telemetry areas and patients with steady state intravenous medication infusions).
• Acts as liaison between patient, family, nursing unit and medical staff personnel
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Formal Training: High school diploma or equivalent required

Current Paramedic certification by the State of North Carolina required

Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) as sponsored by American Heart Association required

Work Experience: 1 year experience as a paramedic required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language

Ability to work calmly under extremely stressful conditions and follow established rules, procedures, and protocols

Ability to deal with patients, their families and others in a courteous, compassionate, professional manner under the most adverse circumstances, and an ability to maintain an effective working relationship with co-workers and other emergency and health care personnel

Ability to lift and move a minimum of 50 pounds on a regular basis with the added strength to lift upwards of 100 pounds when the situation requires, includes moving a patient from a bed to the floor, chair to the floor, or from a stretcher to a bed

Knowledge of the age specific physiological, psychosocial, developmental, and spiritual needs of the patients typically served

Physical Requirements

Speech and auditory acuity for communication of patient needs

Visual acuity for observation of patients

Ability to operate an emergency vehicle emergency and non-emergency traffic

Ability to move around numerous physical locations, some within confined areas

Ability to lift heavy objects, up to 150 pounds, with assistance and to assume awkward positions in emergency situations.

Required Licenses and Certifications

PARAMEDIC - NC Office Of Emergency Medical Services

Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

For exceptional healthcare come to Cape Fear Valley Health where caring employees are committed to integrity, patient-centeredness and excellence throughout the entire healthcare process. At Cape Fever Valley Health, our goal is to improve the quality of every life we touch. Our diverse team of doctors, nurses and staff work together to create a better experience for every patient, every time. Cape Fear Valley is a 950-bed, 8-hospital regional health system, the 8th largest in North Carolina, with more than 1 million inpatient and outpatients annually. A private not-for-profit organization with over 7,000 employees and 850 physicians. Our employees and physicians proudly serve a seven-county region of southeastern North Carolina, including Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Hope Mills, Raeford, Lumberton, Elizabethtown, Clinton, Lillington, Dunn and beyond. Our medical facilities include Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital, Cape Fear Valley Rehabilitation Center, Behavioral Health Care, Bladen County Hospital, Hoke Hospital, Central Harnett Hospital, Betsy Johnson Hospital, as well as more than 60 medical offices and specialty care clinics spread throughout the Cape Fever region.