Critical Care Transport Paramedic

4 weeks ago


Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States UNC Health Full time

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Paramedic to join our Critical Care Transport team at UNC Health. As a Flight Paramedic, you will be responsible for providing safe and timely ground transport of patients, while also providing basic and critical care life support to patients.

Responsibilities:

  • Monitor patient condition during ground transport to provide optimal stabilization through a critical care level of expertise, including mechanical ventilation, ECMO, Balloon Pump, ventricular assist devices and advanced monitoring.
  • Communicate effectively with dispatch personnel, medical staff, family members and other stakeholders to ensure relevant information is collected and proper treatment is administered.
  • Document patients' status, delivery of care and evaluation of the patients' response to care according to unit specific procedures and established protocols.
  • Collaborate with physicians for guidance, as needed, and follow treatment protocols as described by UNC Hospitals Critical Care Transport Medical Direction.
  • Operate various medical and mechanical equipment in the pre-hospital, hospital, and aviation environment, ensuring that medical equipment is functional and operational during transport.
  • Participate in plan of care for critical patients and require transport from referring institutions, using advanced medications to control blood pressure, heart rate, arrhythmias, and sedation.

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
  • Minimum of 3 years full time prehospital EMS experience in high volume service OR Critical Care Transport experience needed for this role

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Five (5) years' experience with a combination of EMS and Critical Care Transport experience

UNC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.



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