Provides patient care under the supervision of the Emergency Department (ED) Physician. Technical skills/assessments and patient care activities within the EMS (Emergency Medical Services) personnel scope of practice may be assigned/delegated by the Registered Nurse (RN). Skill set approved by NC-OEMS (NC Office of Emergency Medical Services) will be utilized, within the parameters established by the Nursing and Medical Directors leadership; oversight for clinical practice will be provided by the Medical Director. This position serves the following patient age categories: neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric. Work involves serving as a care team member in the Emergency Department in accordance to the Scope of Practice set forth by the Non-Traditional Practice Setting Agreement with the N.C. Office of EMS.
Associate or Bachelor Degree in Emergency Medical Science preferred, BLS, ACLS, PALS Required, Current N.C. EMT-Paramedic certification required/National Registry EMT-Paramedic preferred.
Minimum of three (3) years of EMS paramedic-level experience desired.