Paramedic Ground Transport Specialist

1 week ago


Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States UNC Health Care Full time
Job Summary

As a Paramedic Ground Transport Specialist with UNC Health Care, you will play a critical role in providing safe and timely ground transport of patients while delivering basic and advanced life support care. This position requires a high level of expertise and professionalism in emergency medical services.

Responsibilities
  1. Monitor patient condition during ground transport to provide optimal stabilization and ensure the highest level of care.
  2. Communicate effectively with dispatch personnel, medical staff, family members, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless care coordination.
  3. Document patients' status, delivery of care, and evaluation of the patients' response to care according to established protocols.
  4. Collaborate with medical staff to obtain guidance and follow treatment protocols as described by UNC Hospitals Critical Care Transport Medical Direction.
  5. Operate medical and mechanical equipment in the pre-hospital, hospital, and transport environment, ensuring all equipment is functioning properly and restocking medical supplies as needed.
  6. Deliver emergency care, such as CPR, oxygen, bandaging, and splinting, in accordance with established protocols under UNC Hospitals Critical Care Transport Medical Direction.
  7. Participate in the plan of care for patients who are acutely ill and require transport from referring institutions.
Requirements
  • High School diploma or GED
  • North Carolina EMT-Paramedic certification or National Equivalent with ability to obtain NC Paramedic within 30 days of hire; NC EMT Paramedic required prior to hire for this position
  • National Registry Paramedic - Preferred for in-state but required within 12 months of hire; required within 2 years for this position
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) provider certification
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) provider certification
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) provider certification
  • Trauma certification such as ITLS, PHTLS, or TNCC
  • Professional certification required within 18 months of hire - includes CCEMT-P (preferred), FPC, or CCP-C; must obtain FP-C prior to assessment for Flight
  • Valid NC Driver's License in good standing or able to obtain prior to start
  • Three (3) years of Paramedic experience in a high volume ALS EMS service or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Work Environment

This position is employed by UNC Health Care System and is exempt from overtime. The work schedule is variable, and the location of the job is in Chapel Hill, NC.

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.



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