Paramedic- PEDS ED- Full time- Mid Shift

Cape Fear Valley Health; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Health seeks a competent Paramedic to provide direct patient care in the Pediatric Emergency Department in Fayetteville, North Carolina. You will work under RN supervision, manage vital signs, assist with treatments, and support the care team in fast-paced emergency settings.

Required NC Paramedic certification, BLS/ACLS/PALS, and at least 1 year as a paramedic. The role emphasizes patient safety, compassionate communication, and teamwork in a large regional health system.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Ability to follow established protocols and health care procedures.
• Strong communication and patient-care skills under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct patient care duties under RN direction in the Pediatric Emergency Department.
• Monitor vital signs and report changes to RN or provider.
• Administer approved medications as delegated by RN/provider.
• Assist with patient transport and documentation of care data.

Skills

English fluency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Paramedic certification (NC)

Job description

**Facility**Cape Fear Valley Medical Center**Location**Fayetteville, North Carolina**Department**Pediatric Emergency Department**Job Family**Professional**Work Shift**Mid Shift (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**The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:* 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**The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:## **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), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) 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 ServicesCape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender IdentityFor 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 Fear 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 Fear region.