Paramedic

Lifepoint Health; Sylva (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement package and company match

Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs

Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

Job summary

A healthcare delivery network is seeking a Paramedic in Sylva, NC. The role involves providing emergency medical care, monitoring patients, and collaborating with healthcare teams. Candidates must have a current paramedic license and at least 2 years of field experience. This position offers comprehensive benefits, including medical coverage, financial growth opportunities, and professional development. Join a dedicated team focused on improving community health and exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of field experience required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification needed within 30 days.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Perform lab draws and monitor vital signs.
• Administer emergency medical care and stabilize patients.
• Maintain equipment and restock supplies as needed.

Skills

Current state paramedic license

Critical thinking skills

Decisive judgement

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CAAHEP accredited paramedic education program

Job description

Paramedic

Schedule: Full-Time, Varied Shifts

Your experience matters

Harris Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Paramedic joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier®.

How you’ll contribute

A Paramedic who excels in this role:

• Perform lab draws, EKGs. Take vital signs, place patients on monitors. Transport patients throughout the hospital.
• Determines nature and extent of illness or injury and patient's history from available sources.
• Administers emergency medical care within scope of practice, including patient stabilization, monitoring, and resuscitation, from the scene to receiving medical facility.
• Contacts medical personnel, reports/records observations, and follows directives.
• Maintains equipment, restocks supplies and cleans ambulance as necessary.
• Interviews patients and/or caregivers to collect information regarding current home medications.
• Utilizes appropriate equipment/accessories to collect information from outside sources (physician offices, retail pharmacies, family members) regarding home medications.
• Contacts and communicates with other care providers (pharmacists, nurses, physicians, etc.) to facilitate the processing of home medication information.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage — with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period — tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Health & Fitness Center Access www.myhaywoodregional.com/locations/haywood-regional-health-fitness-center

What we’re looking for

Applicants should have a current state paramedic license and possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Additional requirements include:

• Successful completion of a CAAHEP accredited paramedic education program.
• Minimum of 2 years of field experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 30 days of hire.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required within 60 days of hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) strongly preferred.
• Handle With Care (HWC) within 90 days of hire.
• One year of experience preferred.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

More about Harris Regional

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Harris Regional Hospital is an 86-bed acute care facility, including orthopedics, cardiology, general surgery, women’s care, and emergency medicine, as well as sports medicine, physical therapy, imaging and laboratory services, and many other areas of subspecialty care.

EEOC Statement

Harris Regional Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Harris Regional Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran