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Charlotte, NC, United States
Job ID: 110415
Job Family: Patient Care Support
Status: Full Time
Shift: Variable
Job Type: Regular
Department Name: 51011028337504-Sports Medicine
Overview
JOB SUMMARY: Provides emergency care to patients according to treatment protocols in accordance with NCCEP protocols set forth by the N.C. Office of EMS (NCOEMS). 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 N.C. Office of EMS and the Medical Center/hospital. Serves the following patients age categories: neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Paramedic certification from an accredited certified paramedic program, or an Associate’s of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in paramedic studies or equivalent. Three years of Emergency Service experience preferred.
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and NC-OEMS certification as EMT-P required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) may be required within one year in select areas. Critical care certificate or national registry paramedic, preferred. Maintains certification through affiliation with approved NC-OEMS education provider.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
Ability to provide direct and indirect patient care
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively
Ability to evaluate and appropriately respond to verbal and nonverbal communication from patients in diverse stages of development, i.e. Neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics.
Builds/establishes rapport with Hospital personnel, providers, patients, and visitors
Ability to push stretchers, wheelchairs, carts, and equipment
Communicates clearly, concisely and professionally via telephone and other automation devices
Lifts and positions patients of all weights and heights using assistive devices and/or personnel as appropriate
Computer skills for electronic documentation of all patient care provided
Performs duties in accordance with applicable state and federal laws, local ordinances, established policies, procedure and protocols
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Handles emergency or crisis situations
Subject to highly stressful and crowded conditions
Moderate noise environment
Subject to many interruptions
Handles absentee replacement on short notice
Required to wear PPE
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
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35% | 65% | 100% | N/A | Activity |
X | Standing | |||
X | Walking | |||
X | Sitting | |||
X | Bending | |||
X | Reaching with arms | |||
X | Finger and hand dexterity | |||
X | Talking | |||
X | Hearing | |||
X | Seeing | |||
Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling: | ||||
X | 20 lbs. maximum | |||
X | 50 lbs. maximum | |||
X | 100 lbs. maximum |