Paramedic PRN

Mission Health; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Mission Health is seeking a Paramedic to perform high‑quality pre‑hospital and interfacility life support, triage, and treatment. You will be the first on scene, partnering with fire and police to evaluate situations and deliver critical care during transport to hospital.

The role requires 5+ years of paramedic experience, NC licensure, and continued certification in BCLS/ACLS/PALS with ITLS or PHTLS. Join a leading North Carolina trauma system offering comprehensive benefits and growth

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years full‑time paramedic experience on demanding 911 or interfacility transport.
• Current NC Paramedic licensure and EMS certification.
• Maintain BCLS, ACLS, PALS, and ITLS or PHTLS as required.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergencies and provide advanced life support during transport.
• Assess patient condition and determine appropriate treatment.
• Administer treatments and supervise EMTs on scene and during transfer.
• Collaborate with fire and police and coordinate care with receiving facilities.
• Ensure patient safety and clear communication of data to medical staff.

Skills

Paramedic experience

Emergency response

Team coordination

Education

NC Paramedic License

Job description

Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a Paramedic you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Mission Health which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Job Summary

Responsible for providing high quality pre-hospital and interfacility advanced life support including assessment, triage, and treatment utilizing standards and guidelines established by HCA Healthcare North Carolina MAMA Medical Director(s). The Paramedic will be responsible for carrying out the mission of HCA Healthcare North Carolina MAMA and goals of assuring that safety remains the highest priority throughout the transport continuum.

The Paramedic responds to medical emergencies and provides advanced critical care during transport to the hospital. As the first healthcare provider on the scene, the Paramedic partners with firefighters and police in evaluating the situation.

The Paramedic offers basic and advanced lifesaving support, administers treatments, and directs EMTs in delivering patient care consistent with training and certification.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate emergency medical vehicle and respond to calls for aid in emergent situations.
• Evaluate patient condition to establish the right course of treatment.
• Provide a variety of emergency medical treatment to injured, sick, or incapacitated persons.
• Perform invasive procedures under adverse conditions.
• Manage non-medical situations such as crowd control and protecting the valuables of a patient if necessary.
• Lift and transport patients, ensuring patients remain stable during transport.
• Communicate patient data and condition to professional medical personnel at emergency treatment facilities.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years full‑time paramedic experience at a demanding 911 or interfacility transport service.
• Maintains current licensure and certification as a Paramedic in N.C. Office of Emergency Medical Services.
• Maintain BCLS, ACLS, PALS, and advanced provider ITLS or PHTLS.
• Must have a valid NC driver’s license, must be 21 years old to meet Mission Health insurance guidelines.
• Maintain FEMA 100, 200, 700, & 800 certifications.
• Must attend 80% of monthly scheduled team meetings.

Mission Hospital, a member of Mission Health, an operating division of HCA Healthcare, located in Asheville, North Carolina, serves as the regional tertiary and quaternary care center in Western North Carolina and the adjoining region. Mission Hospital is licensed for 853 beds and is the region’s only trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, Level III neonatal intensive care unit, and includes the only children’s hospital in Western North Carolina. Mission Hospital is also a Magnet® designated hospital for nursing excellence.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

“Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do.” – Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr., HCA Healthcare Co-Founder.

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Paramedic opening. Unlock the possibilities and apply today! We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.