Paramedic, CCEMT-P - Today's Care + - 1202 - Full-Time

About Wilmington Health Since 1971, Wilmington Health has been committed to the care and health of our community in Wilmington as well as all of Southeastern North Carolina. Wilmington Health is structured as a multi-specialty medical practice with primary care providers integrated into the system. In this way, Wilmington Health is able to provide a comprehensive and coordinated approach to the care of all our patients. Wilmington Health is committed to using collaborative, evidence-based medicine in providing the highest quality of care to the patients we serve. Purpose: Provides care for and treats patients in medical office, as directed by Physician, Advanced Clinical Provider, Registered Nurse or supervising department manager, by performing the following duties Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Maintains patient confidentiality Work within Paramedic scope of practice Performs telephone triage as needed Function as part of an interdisciplinary team Taking complete, accurate messages from patients and relaying them to appropriate physician Use critical thinking skills in assessing patient needs and planning appropriate follow-up/intervention Documents assessment and interventions thoroughly and concisely Uses computer system efficiently and accurately Provides patient education Performs specialty procedures as trained, as well as assisting M.D. with patients in office to include but is not limited to: IV insertion and hydration therapy Administer oral and IV push medications Administer Breathing treatments Cardiac Monitoring Wound care Assist with Cardiac interventions Orthopedic care to include assessment and splinting Take thorough and accurate intake on patients Specimen Collection and processing Run lab equipment for specimens and quality control Use EMR to document assessment and treatments Always ensure patient safety and wellbeing Work within department protocols work within scope of practice always Other Duties: As assigned by RN, Clinical Coordinator or Medical Provider QUALIFICATIONS Required: Current Paramedic Certification in good standing with NCOEMS Active BLS Certifications Preferred: Associates degree 2+ years’ experience in an emergency care setting (EMS or ER) ACLS and PALS ADA Physical Demands: Rarely (Less than .5 hrs/day) Occasionally (0.6 – 2.5 hrs/day) Frequently (2.6 – 5.5 hrs/day) Continuously (5.6 – 8.0 hrs/day) Physical Demand Required? Frequency Standing Continuously Sitting Frequently Walking Continuously Kneeling/Crouching Rarely Lifting Rarely General Customer Service Professionalism/Integrity/Responsibility Teamwork/Process Focus Dependability/Punctuality Interpersonal Relationships/Communication Judgment/Decision Making/Problem Solving Quality/Quantity Initiative Safety/Housekeeping Organizational Skills/Time Management Meds/IVs Specimen Collection Assessment Skills Phone Skills/Triage Equipment Use/Maintenance Procedures Computer Knowledge Documentation