Paramedic

Lifepoint Health • Henderson, NC

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Your experience matters
Maria Parham Health is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Paramedic joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree Preferred; Graduate of a Program in Discipline; validated by current state licensure
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-P)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 30 days of hire
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP) within 6 months of hire date
• Handle with Care to be received within 30 days of orientation and kept annually

Nice To Haves

• Associate's Degree Preferred

Responsibilities

• Safely operate ambulances and emergency vehicles in accordance with all applicable laws, policies, and safe driving practices while responding to emergency and non-emergency calls.
• Assess patients by obtaining medical history, performing physical assessments, determining the nature and severity of illness or injury, and establishing appropriate treatment priorities.
• Provide advanced life support (ALS) care within the North Carolina Paramedic scope of practice, including airway management, cardiac monitoring, medication administration, IV/IO access, resuscitation, trauma care, and other emergency interventions.
• Continuously monitor and reassess patients during treatment and transport, adjusting care as needed and communicating patient status to receiving healthcare providers.
• Complete accurate electronic patient care reports (ePCRs) and maintain all required documentation in accordance with agency standards and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with physicians, nurses, dispatch, fire departments, law enforcement, and other emergency responders to ensure seamless patient care and determine when additional resources are needed.
• Inspect, maintain, and restock ambulances, medications, and medical equipment to ensure operational readiness and compliance with agency standards.
• Maintain a safe and sanitary work environment by following infection control practices, utilizing appropriate PPE, and cleaning and disinfecting vehicles and equipment after each patient encounter.
• Demonstrate sound clinical judgment while remaining calm and effective in high-stress, rapidly changing, or hazardous environments involving single or multiple patient incidents.
• Represent Harris EMS professionally through exceptional patient care, community outreach, educational events, and positive interactions with patients, families, healthcare partners, and the public.
• Participate in continuing education, quality improvement initiatives, required training, and maintain all certifications and clinical competencies. Support the orientation and development of new employees and students as assigned.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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