Paramedic

Job description

What We Offer
The Paramedic serves as a member of the healthcare team by establishing an authentic personalized relationship with the patient and their chosen support system, collaborating with other team members to provide care that promotes optimal health. The paramedic utilizes best scientific evidence, protocols, and compassion to assist the care of the patient during their health journey. The Paramedic accepts accountability for provision of care, as part of the RN and physician led team, in accordance with the current policies, protocols and procedures.
What You'll Do
Triage and Intake: Receive incoming ambulance and walk-in patients, collect initial vital signs and medical history, and assist nurses with rapid patient assessment.
Trauma and Critical Care Response: Respond immediately to high-acuity events such as Trauma Alerts, Code Blues, Code Fasts, and STEMI (heart attack) activations.
Ongoing Monitoring: Continuously monitor critically ill or injured patients while they wait for beds, tests, or transfer to the ICU.
What We're Looking For
• Education : High School Diploma or GED, required.
• Experience : Prefer at least one-year experience with a paid EMS provider at the Paramedic level.
• Licensure/Certification :North Carolina Paramedic certification (or eligible for reciprocity). BCLS, ACLS, PALS required. ITLS or PHTLS required within 90 days of hire. Current and valid driver's license and must the meet requirements of the Medical Center’s Insurance carrier. Must meet general hospital driving requirements. EVO is required to drive during emergency situations.

Why Choose Novant Health?
At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.
Job Opening ID
199526
• Education : High School Diploma or GED, required.
• Experience : Prefer at least one-year experience with a paid EMS provider at the Paramedic level.
• Licensure/Certification :North Carolina Paramedic certification (or eligible for reciprocity). BCLS, ACLS, PALS required. ITLS or PHTLS required within 90 days of hire. Current and valid driver's license and must the meet requirements of the Medical Center’s Insurance carrier. Must meet general hospital driving requirements. EVO is required to drive during emergency situations.