Paramedic Specialist - Emergency Department

Granville Health System•Oxford, NC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Paramedic Specialist works in the Emergency Department at Granville Health System in Oxford, North Carolina, under the direction of the Emergency Department Medical Director. The role operates within a defined scope of practice that includes patient care and observation, specified treatments and procedures, environmental and personal safety, and effective communication. The specialist follows applicable National Patient Safety Goals and CMS guidelines according to the level of patient contact required. They collect pertinent data within their certified scope of responsibilities and report physical, clinical, psychosocial, and other findings efficiently to the Charge/Care RN and ED duty physician. The position is scheduled for 36 hours per week on mid shifts, with listed shift options of 1000–2000, 1100–2300, or 1500–0300. Starting pay is $17.49 or more per hour, commensurate with experience, with shift differentials of $2.50–$5.00 per hour. Granville Health System offers medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; supplemental benefits; paid time off and holiday pay; continuing education and professional development opportunities; participation in the NC Local Government Pension Plan (with a five-year vesting period if full time); and eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Paramedic Program.
Current North Carolina EMT-P Paramedic certification.
BLS certification.
ACLS certification.
PALS certification.
Obtain the Handle with Care Certificate within six months of hire and maintain it as current thereafter.
Attend at least 24 hours of continuing education annually.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of recent clinical experience in an emergency care setting, including Emergency Services and/or an Intensive Care Unit, mobile or facility-based, is preferred.
Knowledge of current practices and competencies of hospital-based paramedic care.
NREMT-P preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care and observation within the defined scope of practice.
Perform specified treatments and procedures within the defined scope of practice.
Provide for environmental and personal safety.
Communicate effectively with the care team.
Adhere to applicable National Patient Safety Goals and CMS guidelines based on the level of patient contact.
Collect pertinent data within certified scope of responsibilities.
Efficiently report physical, clinical, psychosocial, and other findings to the Charge/Care RN and ED duty physician.
Attend at least 24 hours of continuing education annually.
Obtain the Handle with Care Certificate within six months of hire and maintain it as current thereafter.