Paramedic II; Ground​/ALS; Duke Flight - Smithfield

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Work Arrangement:
On-Site

Requisition Number: 273835

Regular or Temporary:
Regular

Location:

Durham, NC, US, 27710

Date:
Aug 22, 2026

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.

About Duke Life Flight

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Life Flight, which is Duke Health's critical care and emergency air and ground transport team, accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems. The team includes paramedics, nurses, respiratory therapists, emergency medical technicians, and communications specialists who work quickly to provide compassionate care and transport services to critically ill patients of all ages.

Duke Life Flight also maintains a Code Blue Response Team and helps support event medicine needs.

*** Paramedics may be eligible for a $7500 Commitment Bonus (terms and conditions apply)***

Position is eligible for a relocation assistance (terms and conditions apply)

Paramedic II – Duke University Health System - Duke Life Flight

Duke University Health System’s Life Flight team supports over 20 critical care procedures independently. The patient population is 22-23 week gestation neonates to geriatric (all ages). In this department you work with interdisciplinary teams including, Basic Life Support EMT’s, single provider ALS Paramedic, Clinical Nurses, Respiratory Therapist (Neo/Peds team) and Critical Care Paramedics.

Work Hours &

Shifts:

Full Time: 3 - 12 hour shift per week

Shifts Available:
Mid shift 11a-11p or Night Shift 7p-7p

Location:

Durham - 100 Golden Drive, Durham, NC 27705

Job Summary:

The Paramedic II functions as an integral member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team providing direct patient care. The Paramedic performs a variety of activities across various practices 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 of Paramedic II (Life Flight Advanced Life Support Paramedic)

• 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.
• Documents and maintains an informative and accurate medical record to initiate charges for each patient treated.
• Communicates in a professional manner essential information to all appropriate members of the healthcare team to promote sharing of information throughout the continuum of care.
• Operates extensive medical and mechanical equipment in the hospital and transport environment. Ensures all medical equipment is functioning; restocks medical supplies as needed.
• 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…