Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Skip to job details
AH
Atrium Health
Paramedic - Urgent Care
Career Insights for Paramedic
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on North Carolina data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
What they do
A Paramedic administers basic or advanced emergency medical care and assesses injuries and illnesses. May administer medication intravenously, use equipment such as EKGs, or administer advanced life support to sick or injured individuals.
$48,592 / year median in North Carolina
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Paramedic
- Urgent Care Atrium Health
- 3.7 Greensboro, NC Job Details Part-time $24.10
- $36.
Qualifications BLS Certification Full Job Description Department:
02190WFBMG University Group Practice:
Kernersville•Immediate Care Status:
Part timeBenefits Eligible:
No Hou rsPer Week:
8Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Schedule Details:
Per Diem Position for all 4 Locations. Shifts vary Minimum 8 hrs per pay period (16 hrs per month). One summer and one winter holidayLocations:
Urgent Care- Pisgah Church 2005 Pisgah Church Rd., Greensboro, NC 27455 Urgent Care
- Kernersville 111 Gateway Center Dr., Kernersville, NC 27284 Urgent Care
- New Garden 1319 New Garden Rd., Greensboro, NC 27410 Urgent Care
- Friendly 3120 Northline Ave.
Pay Range:
$24.10- $36.15 Paramedic
- Urgent Care Our Emergency Medicine-managed urgent care team provides care for patients of all ages—from newborns to adults—with a strong focus on pediatric expertise.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Paramedic certification from an accredited certified paramedic program, or an Associate's of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree in Paramedic studies or equivalent. Three years of Emergency Service experience preferred. LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/orREGISTRATION
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Applicable state-OEMS certification as EMT-P required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) may be required within one year in select areas. Critical Care certificate or National Registry paramedic preferred. Maintains certification through affiliation with approved applicable state-OEMS education provider.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Provides patient/family centered care focusing on the physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, religious, and environmental needs. This includes rapid evaluation of life-threatening emergencies, implementation of prescribed therapies within scope of practice, collaboration with nursing and medical team to establish treatment goals. Maintains a safe, therapeutic, and healing environment through ensuring patient privacy and responsive, respectful, accepting, and professional behavior. Utilizes and promotes the use of technology and equipment to enhance the safety of patients and staff. Communicates effectively to promote sharing of information throughout the continuum of care and as an effective member of the healthcare team. Demonstrates the ability to function in a professional setting through active participation in a professional practice model. This includes participating in shared governance, adherence to standards of care, participation in peer review and professional development promoting leadership and clinical excellence, effective team skills, autonomous practice and acknowledgment of accountability for actions and critical thinking. Acts as a patient advocate throughout the continuum of care including all patient settings and in the community. Identifies clinical priorities and initiates action to improve patient outcomes. Uses medications, treatments and protocols within the scope of practice as defined by NCOEMS, under the orders from a physician. Performs and maintains competency for point of care testing as assigned, ensuring compliance with WFBH Point of Care policies and with applicable state and federal regulations. Documents any medication and treatment rendered in the Electronic Medical Record. Provides and documents patient re-assessment in the Electronic Medical Record in accordance with hospital policy and procedure. Demonstrates high-level teamwork with other members of the Emergency Department Care team. Supports an environment of evidence-based practice/research/quality improvement initiatives Demonstrates the organization's patient promise at all times Facilitates Optimal Patient flow through the Emergency Department and ensures the safety and security of all patients.SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
Ability to provide direct and indirect patient care Strong oral and written communication skills Ability to work collaboratively Ability to evaluate and appropriately respond to verbal and nonverbal communication from patients in diverse stages of development, i.e. Neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics. Builds/establishes rapport with Hospital personnel, providers, patients, and visitors Ability to push stretchers, wheelchairs, carts, and equipment Communicates clearly, concisely and professionally via telephone and other automation devices Lifts and positions patients of all weights and heights using assistive devices and/or personnel as appropriate Computer skills for electronic documentation of all patient care provided Performs duties in accordance with applicable state and federal laws, local ordinances, established policies, procedure and protocolsWORK ENVIRONMENT
Handles emergency or crisis situations Subject to highly stressful and crowded conditions Moderate noise environment Subject to many interruptions Handles absentee replacement on short notice Required to wear PPE Our Commitment toYou:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite ofTotal Rewards:
benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more- so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short•and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs