Senior Paramedic

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.


EMS Senior Paramedic

Senior EMT-P (Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic)is responsible for ambulance operations and advanced life support emergency/non-emergency care at the paramedic level in the pre-hospital environment and during ambulance transport of patients. Performs training and in-service. Maintains all shift-training records, and screens ACRs for completeness. Operates as the first link in the operations chain of command.

NC EMT-Paramedic certification. Current certification in BCLS, BTLS, or PHTLS, ACLS. Current valid NC driver's license with a good driving history. Requires 2 years full-time experience in a paramedic position, or 2 years in an EMS leadership capacity, or a combination of paramedic or leadership experience and education.


Responsibilities

Responsible for ambulance operations and advanced life support emergency/non-emergency care at the paramedic level in the pre-hospital environment and during ambulance transport of patients. Performs training and in-service. Maintains all shift-training records, and screens ACRs for completeness. Operates as the first link in the operations chain of command.


Qualifications

NC EMT-Paramedic certification. Current certification in BCLS, ACLS. Current valid NC driver's license with a good driving history. Requires 2 years full-time experience in a paramedic position, or 2 years in an EMS leadership capacity, or a combination of paramedic or leadership experience and education.