Novant Health

Integrated health network with care facilities

Paramedic

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareUpdated on Nov 13

Full-timeWilmington, NC, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is required.
North Carolina Paramedic certification or eligibility for reciprocity is required.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) are required.
International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) or Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) is required within 90 days of hire.
A current and valid driver's license is required, and the candidate must meet the Medical Center's insurance carrier and general hospital driving requirements.
Emergency Vehicle Operator (EVO) qualification is required to drive during emergency situations.

Responsibilities

Respond to emergency calls and provide rapid medical care to patients in critical or life-threatening situations.
Assess patients’ conditions, including vital signs, injuries, and medical symptoms.
Administer advanced life support, including medications, intravenous therapy, airway management, and cardiac monitoring, as authorized by certification and protocols.
Perform emergency medical procedures, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation, defibrillation, and trauma care.
Safely transport patients to medical facilities while monitoring and managing their conditions.
Collaborate with emergency dispatchers, emergency medical technicians, nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
Document patient assessments, treatments, and medical care provided during each call.

Desired Qualifications

At least one year of experience with a paid emergency medical services provider at the Paramedic level is preferred.

What We Offer

EMS Paramedic- NHRMC Ortho Hospital

Step into a vital role where your skills make a life-saving difference!

Novant Health is seeking a EMS Paramedic to join our REMARKABLE team.

Why Choose Novant Health:

- Day-one medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Generous paid time off to support work-life balance
- Tuition support programs and career advancement opportunities, including specialty certifications
- Retirement match and competitive total rewards package
- Mental Health, well-being, telehealth, and therapy resources for you and your family

Facility: NHRMC Ortho Hospital| Location: Wilmington, NC, Full-Time | Work Schedule: 3/12 HR Shifts Days or Nights

What You'll Do

Responds to emergency calls and provides rapid medical care to patients in critical or life-threatening situations.
Assesses patients’ conditions, including vital signs, injuries, and medical symptoms.
Administers advanced life support (ALS), including medications, IV therapy, airway management, and cardiac monitoring, as authorized by their certification and protocols.
Performs emergency medical procedures, including CPR, defibrillation, and trauma care.
Safely transports patients to medical facilities while monitoring and managing their conditions.
Collaborates with emergency dispatchers, EMTs, nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
Documents patient assessments, treatments, and medical care provided during each call.

What We're Looking For

Education: High School Diploma or GED, required.
Experience: Prefer at least one-year experience with a paid EMS provider at the Paramedic level.
Licensure/Certification:North Carolina Paramedic certification (or eligible for reciprocity). BCLS, ACLS, PALS required. ITLS or PHTLS required within 90 days of hire. Current and valid driver's license and must the meet requirements of the Medical Center’s Insurance carrier. Must meet general hospital driving requirements. EVO is required to drive during emergency situations.

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.

Job Opening ID

193358

About the Company

Novant Health

Integrated health network with care facilities

Novant Health operates an integrated healthcare network with hospitals, clinics, urgent care, imaging and pharmacy services across North Carolina and South Carolina. Its care model connects facilities and clinicians to provide a coordinated continuum of care, from primary and specialty services to outpatient and virtual visits. The network sets itself apart through its scale as an integrated system, a strong safety and quality focus, and active use of clinical trials and innovative care delivery; it also emphasizes community benefits and a large virtual care platform. Its goal is to improve community health by expanding access to safe, high-quality care and advancing health outcomes through research, innovation in care delivery, and value-based partnerships.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Charlotte, NC
Founded: 1997

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