Novant Health

Integrated health network with care facilities

Paramedic – CCT

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareUpdated on Nov 10

Full-timeCharlotte, NC, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is required.
Two years of experience are required for Emergency Department and Critical Care Transport work; three years are required for Event Medicine.
Paramedic certification or a degree is required.
For Emergency Department work, completion of NC state-approved curricula for restrictive interventions within three months of hire is required.
For Critical Care Transport Departments, a current driver's license valid in the appropriate state is required.
The role requires the ability to assess and interpret information to identify patient care requirements relative to age, health, and developmental needs.
The role requires successful completion of generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing.
The role requires clear verbal communication and written documentation.
The role requires the ability to prioritize duties according to patient needs and changing acuity levels.
The role requires the ability to administer and evaluate medication therapies, transfer patients, and transport patients by wheelchair, hospital bed, or stretcher.
The role requires the ability to lift and carry equipment, including portable cardiac monitors.
The role requires the ability to provide routine care, including starting IVs and performing dressing changes, in a timely manner.
The role requires the ability to perform in critical situations, including administering CPR.

Responsibilities

Establish an authentic, personalized relationship with each patient and the patient's chosen support system.
Collaborate with other team members to provide care that promotes optimal health.
Use scientific evidence, protocols, and compassion to assist with patient care throughout the health journey.
Accept accountability for care as part of an RN- and physician-led team, following current policies, protocols, and procedures.

What We Offer

LOCATION: Charlotte, NC

HOURS/SHIFT: three 12hr shift, 7p-7a, Sat-Mon nights

2 years required for ED and CCT, required.

Paramedic Certification or Degree, required.

The Paramedic serves as a member of the healthcare team by establishing an authentic personalized relationship with the patient and their chosen support system, collaborating with other team members to provide care that promotes optimal health. The paramedic utilizes best scientific evidence, protocols, and compassion to assist the care of the patient during their health journey. The Paramedic accepts accountability for provision of care, as part of the RN and physician led team, in accordance with the current policies, protocols and procedures.

What We're Looking For

Education: High School Diploma or GED, required.
Experience: 2 years required for ED and CCT, required. 3 years required for Event Medicine, required.
Licensure/Certification: Paramedic Certification or Degree, required. NC state approved curricula for restrictive interventions (facility specific) within 3 months of hire for Emergency Departments, required. Current driver's license in appropriate state for Critical Care Transport Departments, required.
Additional Skills (required): Must have ability to assess and/or interpret information to identify each patient’s requirements for care relative to his/her age, as well as health and developmental needs. Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing. Must be able to communicate clearly, both verbally and in written documentation. Excellent customer service skills. Possesses the ability to prioritize job duties according to patients' needs and changing acuity levels. Administer and evaluate medication therapies, performs patient transfers and transport patients via wheelchair, hospital bed, or stretcher to other departments. Ability to lift and carry various equipment including portable cardiac monitors, etc. Ability to provide routine care such as start IV's, perform dressing changes, etc. to patients in a timely manner. Ability to perform in critical situations, including administering CPR.

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

195915

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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