Paramedic - Emergency Department - Duke University Hospital - Durham, NC

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of Duke Health's four hospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

• Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet organization
• Nurses from each hospital are consistently recognized each year as North Carolina's Great 100 Nurses.
• Duke University Health System was awarded the American Board of Nursing Specialties Award for Nursing Certification Advocacy for being strong advocates of specialty nursing certification.
• Duke University Health System has 6000+ registered nurses
• Quality of Life:
  Living in the Triangle!
• Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)

The Emergency Department is comprised of 81 total beds including 18 Pediatric beds, 36 Adult Monitored beds, 8 Psychiatric beds, 11 Evaluation beds, 3 Consult beds, 4 Triage beds, 1 Sexual Assault Examiner Room, and a dedicated central telemetry station. Our team is active in delivering exemplary care for each patient to ensure an excellent patient experience, every time.

Full time - 36 hours per week: 3 12‑hour shifts. Shifts available: 7a-7p or 7p-7a.

• Provide direct patient care in accordance with the Paramedic scope of practice defined by the North Carolina Medical Board, under the medical oversight of the practice setting's Medical Director.
• Assist clinical staff in the evaluation, treatment and care of patients; obtain pertinent history, perform a physical examination, and perform technical procedures as delegated.
• Monitor patients and maintain records using patient monitoring system and electronic health records; document patients' status, delivery of care and evaluation of the patients' response to care according to specific procedures and established protocols.
• Document and maintain an informative and accurate medical record to initiate charges for each patient treated.
• Communicate essential information in a professional manner to all appropriate members of the healthcare team to promote sharing of information throughout the continuum of care.
• Operate extensive medical and mechanical equipment in the hospital and transport environment; ensure all medical equipment functions and restock supplies as needed.
• Provide and maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, visitors and staff; properly dispose of sharps, soiled materials and linens and disinfect areas in accordance with policy; properly use PPE when in contact with patients, soiled utility, hazardous materials.
• Act as preceptor and support the development of other staff and formal learners.
• Participate in identifying clinical or operational performance improvement opportunities and in performance improvement activities; support an environment of evidence‑based practice, research and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain certifications and clinical skills.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Successful completion of an NCOEMS approved Paramedic Course or a United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) centered course or a similar approved Paramedic Course.

Level I – Paramedic:
One year experience in relevant clinical areas required;
Paramedic experience preferred.
Level II – Life Flight Advanced Life Support Paramedic:
One year ALS Paramedic experience required, preferred two to three years prehospital experience with a moderate call volume (>15,000 calls/year) 911 agency.
Level III – Life Flight Critical Care Paramedic:
Minimum of three years and current ALS experience as a Paramedic in an emergency…