Paramedic-Per Diem Variable

Cape Fear Valley Health System; North Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Health System in Raeford, NC seeks a Paramedic to provide direct patient care in the Emergency Department under RN supervision. The role includes performing essential clinical duties, monitoring patients, and ensuring safety.

Requires NC Paramedic certification, current BLS, and at least 1 year of experience. Strong communication and ability to work under stress are essential; physical ability to lift up to 150 pounds.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current Paramedic certification by NC Office of EMS required.
• Minimum 1 year experience as a paramedic.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English clearly.

Responsibilities

• Obtain, record and update vital signs.
• Monitor patient’s respiratory status and provide oxygen per protocol.
• Initiate cardiac monitoring and report dysrhythmias.
• Administer medications as delegated by RN/provider.
• Assist with equipment setup (e.g., chest-tube drainage, rapid infusion).
• Document assessments and treatments in patient care records.
• Transport patients as needed and communicate with staff.

Skills

Paramedic

Emergency Medical Services

BLS Certification

Patient Care

Vital Signs & Monitoring

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Medical Equipment Handling

Job description

Facility Hoke Hospital Location Raeford, North Carolina Department Emergency Department Job Family Professional Work Shift Variable (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) 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 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.