Paramedic

2 months ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Overview FirstHealth of the Carolinas is a nationally recognized health care system located in central North Carolina. Comprised of four hospitals with more than 600 beds, the system also offers leading-edge heart care in the Reid Heart Center, the area’s only dedicated heart and vascular center. Our growing health system has more than 6,200 employees serving in more than 75 locations throughout a 15-county service area. In addition, FirstHealth has received numerous accolades for its patient care and outcomes, including recognitions from Healthgrades, U.S. News & World Report, and Becker's Healthcare. This position performs technical work driving an ambulance, rescuing and transporting the sick and injured, administering emergency medical care, maintaining records and files, preparing reports, and does related work as required. Responsibilities An employee in this classification performs the duties of an Emergency Medical Technician at the Paramedic level; operating an approved mobile medical unit, rescuing victims and administering appropriate emergency medical care to patients while enroute to a hospital Employee is responsible for responding to the scene of emergency and non-emergency calls, applying necessary medical treatment to sick or injured persons and transporting persons to a medical facility Employee is exposed to the normal hazards of emergency rescue work, including risk of exposure to infectious diseases and blood-borne pathogens Work is performed under general supervision and is reviewed through observation, reports, and discussion concerning the quality and effectiveness of duties and responsibilities Qualifications Ability to promote good public relations and work with citizens, doctors and hospital employees; ability to perform the physical activities required, to include, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pulling, stooping, walking and other physical exertions of 300 pounds of force with assistance Possess a valid North Carolina driver's license Certification by the North Carolina Medical Examiners Boards as a Paramedic NIMS certifications 100, 200, 700, and 800 Possess ACLS, PALS and CPR Certification High school diploma or GED Current valid NC driver's license with a good driving history Must be at least 18 years of age Seniority level Seniority level Entry level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Health Care Provider Industries Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at FirstHealth of the Carolinas by 2x Get notified about new Paramedic jobs in Sanford, NC . North Carolina, United States 17 hours ago North Carolina, United States 3 months ago North Carolina, United States 3 weeks ago Center Medical Specialist - EMT or Paramedic or LPN/LVN We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr FirstHealth of the Carolinas