Telemedicine Paramedic- PRN

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Overview

First Health 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.

First Health has received numerous accolades for its patient care and outcomes, including recognitions from Health grades, U.S. News & World Report, and Becker's Healthcare.

Responsibilities

Paramedics in the telemedicine program will care for patients at home or in other non-urgent settings outside of the hospital, under the supervision of a physician or advanced practice provider. Responsibilities include drawing blood for testing, starting IVs, and administering medications as directed by the physician or advanced practice provider.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and/or GED and an Associate's degree.
• Current NC Paramedic Certification or obtain it within the first 6 months of employment.
• Current certifications in BLS, ACLS, and PALS from AHA.
• Certification in ITLS or PHTLS;
  Specialty Care Transport Paramedic credentialing required within six months.
• Valid NC driver’s license with a good driving history; at least 1 year of full-time experience in a high-volume EMS service.

Additional Skills

• Positive interpersonal skills
• Flexibility and openness to change
• Knowledge of EMS
• Effective communication skills
• Patient care skills
• Ability to recognize when interventions beyond current level of care are needed
• Ability to work independently following policies and protocols

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care