Paramedic

HCA Healthcare • Asheville, NC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Paramedic provides high-quality pre-hospital and interfacility advanced life support, including assessment, triage, and treatment, following standards and guidelines established by HCA Healthcare North Carolina MAMA Medical Director(s). The role supports the mission of HCA Healthcare North Carolina MAMA and prioritizes safety throughout the transport continuum. Paramedics respond to medical emergencies and provide advanced critical care during transport to the hospital. As the first healthcare provider on scene, they work with firefighters and police to evaluate situations, provide basic and advanced lifesaving support, administer treatments, and direct EMTs in patient care consistent with their training and certification.

Mission Hospital is part of Mission Health, an operating division of HCA Healthcare, and is located in Asheville, North Carolina. The hospital is a regional tertiary and quaternary care center serving Western North Carolina and the adjoining region.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of full-time paramedic experience at a demanding 911 or interfacility transport service.
• Maintain current licensure and certification as a Paramedic in the North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services.
• Maintain BCLS, ACLS, PALS, and advanced provider ITLS or PHTLS certifications.
• Have a valid North Carolina driver's license and be at least 21 years old to meet Mission Health insurance guidelines.
• Maintain FEMA 100, 200, 700, and 800 certifications.
• Attend 80% of monthly scheduled team meetings.

Responsibilities

• Operate an emergency medical vehicle and respond to calls for aid in emergent situations.
• Evaluate patient condition to establish the appropriate course of treatment.
• Provide 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 a patient's valuables, when necessary.
• Lift and transport patients while ensuring they remain stable during transport.
• Communicate patient data and condition to professional medical personnel at the emergency treatment facility.
• Partner with firefighters and police to evaluate situations, provide lifesaving support and treatment, and direct EMTs in patient care.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off and paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
• Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
• Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed