Paramedic II - Critical Care Life Flight (ALS/Ground)

Duke Careers; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Duke Life Flight in Durham, NC is seeking a Paramedic II PRN to provide direct patient care in ALS transport and to support interdisciplinary teams across life flight operations. The role involves on-site shifts at the Durham base, with responsibilities ranging from clinical assessments to documentation in the electronic medical record.

Required are a High School Diploma, NC Paramedic certification, and BLS/ACLS/PALS credentials; one year ALS experience is needed, with 2–3 years preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Associates Degree preferred.
• One year ALS Paramedic experience required; two to three years preferred.
• Current North Carolina Paramedic certification required.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in ALS transport and hospital-to-hac settings.
• Assist multidisciplinary team during transports and procedures.
• Document patient status and care in electronic medical records.
• Maintain vehicle readiness and perform pre- and post-shift inspections.
• Support continuing education and on-site training programs.

Skills

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Communication

Electronic health records

Education

High School Diploma

Associates Degree preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Duke Life Flight in Durham, NC is seeking a Paramedic II PRN to provide direct patient care in ALS transport and to support interdisciplinary teams across life flight operations. The role involves on-site shifts at the Durham base, with responsibilities ranging from clinical assessments to documentation in the electronic medical record.

Required are a High School Diploma, NC Paramedic certification, and BLS/ACLS/PALS credentials; one year ALS experience is needed, with 2–3 years preferred.