AirCare Paramedic, Ground Transports (Wilkes Base) Full-Time 12 hr. Nights

Atrium Health Floyd • North Wilkesboro, NC

325d

About The Position

AirCare is part of an EMS network serving patients in North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Tennessee and South Carolina and includes air (helicopter) and ground ambulances stationed in strategic locations to provide fast, safe transportation for critically ill and injured patients. This position is eligible for a $7500 Sign On Bonus if eligibility requirements are met! The AirCare Paramedic, Ground Transports (Wilkes Base) is a full-time night position with a rotating schedule of 2/2/3, including alternating weekends. The job involves providing emergency care to patients according to treatment protocols in accordance with NCCEP protocols set forth by the N.C. Office of EMS (NCOEMS). The paramedic will serve as a care team member in the Emergency Department and will cater to patients across all age categories: neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric.

Requirements

• Paramedic certification from an accredited certified paramedic program, or an Associate's of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in paramedic studies or equivalent.
• Three years of Emergency Service experience preferred.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and NC-OEMS certification as EMT-P required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) may be required within one year in select areas.
• Critical care certificate or national registry paramedic preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in emergency medical services.
• Certification in advanced life support techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient/family centered care focusing on the physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, religious, and environmental needs.
• Maintains a safe, therapeutic, and healing environment through ensuring patient privacy and professional behavior.
• Communicates effectively to promote sharing of information throughout the continuum of care.
• Demonstrates the ability to function in a professional setting through active participation in a professional practice model.
• Acts as a patient advocate throughout the continuum of care.
• Identifies clinical priorities and initiates action to improve patient outcomes.
• Uses medications, treatments and protocols within the scope of practice as defined by NCOEMS.
• Documents any medication and treatment rendered in the Electronic Medical Record.
• Facilitates optimal patient flow through the Emergency Department.

Benefits

• Day 1 Health Coverage: Amazing health insurance with the option of copay or HSA eligible plans.
• Wellness Incentives: Up to $1,350/year in wellness incentives through our LiveWELL program.
• Education: Eligible for our Prepaid College Tuition Assistance program (up to $5,250/year).
• Parental Benefits: Six weeks paid birthing-mother maternity leave & four weeks paid parental leave.
• Retirement: Up to 7% employer-paid retirement contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree