Paramedic

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. Schedule: Full Time Day Job Location Type: In-person 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. How You\'ll Contribute A Paramedic who excels in this role: 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. Why Join Us Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time andpart-time employees. Financial Protection & PTO:Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off. Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match. Employee Well-being:Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs). Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. Education : Associate\'s Degree Preferred; Graduate of a Program in Discipline; validated by current state licensure Licenses : Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-P) Certifications : 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 Connect with a Recruiter Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Morgan Haughton by emailing View email address on click.appcast.io EEOC Statement "Maria Parham Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Maria Parham Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment." Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country. #J-18808-Ljbffr