Paramedic-Duke Urgent Care-Knightdale

Paramedic-Duke Urgent Care-Knightdale

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Duke Urgent Care Knightdale is a dedicated urgent care clinic that provides comprehensive medical care for infants, children, and adults with minor injuries and illnesses. Our experienced team of doctors is available to treat a variety of conditions when your primary care provider is unavailable, during after-hours, or when your health concern is not severe enough to require emergency services. We offer a convenient and efficient alternative for patients seeking prompt medical attention in a comfortable, accessible setting.

The Paramedic functions as an integral member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team providing direct patient care. The Paramedic performs a variety of activities across various practice settings and patient populations in accordance with the Paramedic scope of practice as defined by the North Carolina Medical Board and with the approval of the practice setting Medical Director.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for providing direct patient care in accordance with the Paramedic scope of practice as defined by the North Carolina Medical Board under the medical oversight of the Medical Director of the practice setting where the individual will function.
• Assists clinical staff in the evaluation, treatment and care of patients.
• Obtains pertinent history and performs a physical examination.
• Performs technical procedures as delegated.
• Monitors patients and maintains records using patient monitoring system and electronic health records.
• Documents patients' status, delivery of care and evaluation of the patients' response to care according to specific procedures and established protocols.
• Operates extensive medical and mechanical equipment in the hospital and transport environment.
• Provides and maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for the patients, visitors, and staff.
• Properly disposes of and handles as applicable, sharps, soiled materials, and linens and disinfects area in accordance with policy and policy as applicable.
• Properly uses PPE when in contact with patients, soiled utility, hazardous materials in accordance with policy.
• Act as preceptor and support the development of other staff and formal learners.
• Participate in the identification of clinical or operational performance improvement opportunities and in performance improvement activities.
• Supports an environment of evidence-based practice/research/quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain certifications and clinical skills.

Education: High School Diploma. Associates Degree preferred.

Experience: Preferred one-year experience as Paramedic or other relevant clinical experience is required.

Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification: Current certification as a North Carolina Paramedic or have the ability to obtain certification in the State of North Carolina. BLS, ACLS, and PALS required upon hire.

High School Diploma or GED

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and appropriate application Paramedic scope of practice
• Knowledge of professional theory, practice and procedure
• Ability to assess needs of acute and chronically ill patients and their families
• Ability to independently seek out resources and work collaboratively
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership and others
• Ability to use sensory and cognitive functions to process and prioritize information, treatment, and follow-up
• Ability to use fine motor skills
• Competent in BLS and/or other specialized life support requirements designated by work area
• Ability to record activities, document assessments, plan of care, interventions, evaluation and re-evaluation of patient status
• Ability to use computer and learn new software programs
• Ability to document and communicate pertinent information using computer and/or paper documentation tools
• Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking
• Ability to remain focused and organized
• Working knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering routine and special treatments to patients
• Working knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions

Pre-employment Physical Capacity Testing Required

Participate in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate assistance or educational offerings

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.