Paramedic I - Code Team - Duke Life Flight - Durham NC

Duke University Health System; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Commitment bonus

Job summary

The Duke University Hospital Campus in Durham, NC seeks a Paramedic to deliver high-quality emergency care as part of the Life Flight Code Team. You will operate in an ALS-based rapid response, supporting clinical staff within the scope defined by the North Carolina Medical Board.

Shift options include 3–12 hour day shifts; weekend and holiday coverage as needed. Requires NC Paramedic Certification and BLS; ACLS/PALS preferred with completion within 6 months.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma; NC Paramedic Certification required.
• BLS required; ACLS and PALS preferred but to be completed within 6 months of hire.
• Trauma course preferred: PHTLS, BTLS or ITLS.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care as Paramedic under NC Medical Board oversight.
• Assist clinical staff in evaluation, treatment and care; obtain history and perform exams.
• Document patient status, care delivery and responses in EHR.
• Communicate essential information to health care team to ensure continuum of care.
• Operate medical equipment; restock supplies and maintain a safe environment.
• Act as preceptor and support development of other staff and learners.
• Participate in performance improvement and evidence-based practice initiatives.
• Maintain certifications and clinical skills.

Skills

Paramedic scope knowledge

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

NC Paramedic Certification

Job description

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

About Duke University Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of the four Duke Healthhospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

Duke Nursing Highlights

• Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet organization
• Nurses from each hospital are consistently recognized each year as North Carolina's Great 100 Nurses.
• Duke University Health System was awarded the American Board of Nursing Specialties Award for Nursing Certification Advocacy for being strong advocates of specialty nursing certification.
• Duke University Health System has 6000 + registered nurses
• Quality of Life: Living in the Triangle!
• Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)
• Paramedics may be eligible for a $7500 Commitment Bonus (terms and conditions apply)

Position is eligible for a relocation assistance (terms and conditions apply)

The Duke Life Flight Code Team Paramedic will perform a variety of activities within their scope of practice to include the delivery of high quality emergency care as a rapid response team tending to ill or injured persons of all ages in designated areas of the DUH campus. This rapid response utilizes an advanced life support (ALS) care delivery model to stabilize, resuscitate or administer care needed within the scope of the ALS Paramedic.

The Paramedic performs a variety of activities across various practices settings and patient populations in accordance with the Paramedic scope of practice as defined by the North Carolina Medical Board and with the approval of the practice setting Medical Director.

Duties And Responsibilities

Responsible for providing direct patient care in accordance with the Paramedic scope of practice as defined by the North Carolina Medical Board under the medical oversight of the Medical Director of the practice setting where the individual will function.

• Assists clinical staff in the evaluation, treatment and care of patients. Obtains pertinent history and performs a physical examination. Performs technical procedures as delegated.
• Monitors patients and maintains records using patient monitoring system and electronic health records. Documents patients' status, delivery of care and evaluation of the patients' response to care according to specific procedures and established protocols.
• Documents and maintains an informative and accurate medical record to initiate charges for each patient treated.
• Communicates in a professional manner essential information to all appropriate members of the healthcare team to promote sharing of information throughout the continuum of care.
• Operates extensive medical and mechanical equipment in the hospital and transport environment. Ensures all medical equipment is functioning; restocks medical supplies as needed.
• Provides and maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for the patients, visitors, and staff. Properly disposes of and handles as applicable, sharps, soiled materials, and linens and disinfects area in accordance with policy and policy as applicable. Properly uses PPE when in contact with patients, soiled utility, hazardous materials in accordance with policy.
• Act as preceptor and support the development of other staff and formal learners.
• Participate in the identification of clinical or operational performance improvement opportunities and in performance improvement activities. Supports an environment of evidence-based practice/research/quality improvement initiatives
• Maintain certifications and clinical skills.
• Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Location:

Duke University Hospital Campus

Shift:

3 – 12 hour day shifts. Will be working 7a-7p and 9a-9p with weekends and holidays as needed

Education

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• NC Paramedic Certification

Experience

One year Paramedic experience required in an EMS agency.

Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification

• BLS Required at hiring, ACLS, and PALS are preferred at hiring, but need to be completed by 6 months of hire.
• Current trauma course preferred: PHTLS, BTLS or ITLS

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of and appropriate application Paramedic scope of practice
• Knowledge of professional theory, practice and procedure
• Ability to assess needs of acute and chronically ill patients and their families
• Ability to independently seek out resources and work collaboratively