Duke University Health System
Paramedic 2 (ALS/Ground) - Duke Life Flight - Durham
Duke University Health System, Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27703
Paramedic II (ALS/Ground) - Duke Life Flight - Durham
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About Duke Life Flight Duke Life Flight is Duke Health’s critical care and emergency air and ground transport team, accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems. The team includes paramedics, nurses, respiratory therapists, emergency medical technicians, and communications specialists who work quickly to provide compassionate care and transport services to critically ill patients of all ages. Duke Life Flight also maintains a Code Blue Response Team and supports event‑medicine needs.
Paramedics are eligible for a $5,000 sign‑on bonus***
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Position is eligible for a relocation bonus ***
Paramedic II – Duke University Health System – Duke Life Flight The Life Flight team supports over 20 critical‑care procedures independently. The patient population ranges from 22‑23‑week gestation neonates to geriatric patients. In this department you work with interdisciplinary teams including Basic Life Support EMTs, single‑provider ALS Paramedics, Clinical Nurses, Respiratory Therapists (Neo/Peds team), and Critical Care Paramedics.
Work Hours & Shifts Full time: rotating shifts 7 am‑7 pm and 7 pm‑7 am Location: Durham Base
Job Summary The Paramedic II functions as an integral member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team, providing direct patient care. The Paramedic performs a variety of activities across various practice settings and patient populations in accordance with the Paramedic scope of practice as defined by the North Carolina Medical Board and with the approval of the practicing Medical Director.
Duties and Responsibilities of Paramedic II (Life Flight Advanced Life Support Paramedic)
Provide direct patient care in accordance with the North Carolina Medical Board scope of practice under medical oversight.
Assist clinical staff in evaluation, treatment, and care of patients. Obtain pertinent history and perform a physical examination. Perform technical procedures as delegated.
Monitor patients and maintain records using patient monitoring systems and electronic health records. Document patients’ status, delivery of care, and response to care per protocol.
Maintain an accurate medical record to initiate charges for each patient treated.
Communicate essential information to all appropriate members of the healthcare team to promote information sharing.
Operate equipment in the hospital and transport environment. Ensure equipment functions; restock supplies as needed.
Provide and maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, visitors, and staff. Dispose of sharps, soiled materials, and linens per policy and use PPE as required.
Act as preceptor and support the development of other staff and learners.
Participate in identifying clinical or operational performance improvement opportunities and activities.
Maintain certifications and clinical skills.
Complete vehicle inspection, documentation, and road test of assigned ambulance(s).
Perform minor unit repairs (light bulbs, fluid replenishment, tightening nuts, inspecting tires, etc.) and daily maintenance (fueling, cleaning).
Assist with patient care as requested (loading/unloading, equipment operation, providing directions to Duke).
Provide direct patient care on ALS I, ALS II, or BLS transports within scope and document in the electronic medical record.
Replenish oxygen and other medical supplies used during transport.
Demonstrate safe driving skills and use technology to complete missions safely.
Assist with continuing education outreach programs and public‑relations events as assigned.
Provide staffing coverage to all bases as needed; assist units within Duke University Hospital when necessary.
Education High School Diploma required. Associates degree preferred.
Experience One year ALS Paramedic experience required; preferred two to three years of pre‑hospital experience with a moderate call volume (>15,000 calls/year) at a 911 agency.
Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification
Current North Carolina Paramedic certification or ability to obtain certification in North Carolina.
Trauma course preferred: PHTLS, BTLS, or ITLS.
Required: BLS, ACLS, and PALS. ITLS (or PHTLS) preferred upon hire; if not, acquire within the first year.
NRP required within 6 months of hire.
North Carolina Emergency Vehicle Driver certification (EVOC) or comparable within 6 months of hire.
Current Class C driver’s license from NC or other state.
Three‐year driving history without violations.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of paramedic scope of practice and professional theory, practice, and procedure.
Ability to assess needs of acute and chronically patients and their families.
Ability to independently seek resources and work collaboratively.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors, and the healthcare team.
Ability to use sensory and cognitive functions to process, prioritize information, treatment, and follow‑up.
Ability to use fine‑motor skills to record activities, document assessments, create plans, and evaluate patient status.
Ability to use computers and learn new software programs.
Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking; lift and support up to 75 lbs.
Operating knowledge of ambulance or vehicle equivalent to Duke Life Flight ambulances.
Critical thinking and concentration; respond quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions.
Physical requirements: walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, squatting, balancing, pulling.
Intact sense of sight, hearing, smell, and touch; finger and bimanual dexterity.
Pre‑employment physical capacity testing required; speak English in good, understandable terms.
Participate in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs, and seeking educational opportunities.
Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy‑related conditions), sexual orientation or military status. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
Essential Physical Job Functions Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provisions for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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About Duke Life Flight Duke Life Flight is Duke Health’s critical care and emergency air and ground transport team, accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems. The team includes paramedics, nurses, respiratory therapists, emergency medical technicians, and communications specialists who work quickly to provide compassionate care and transport services to critically ill patients of all ages. Duke Life Flight also maintains a Code Blue Response Team and supports event‑medicine needs.
Paramedics are eligible for a $5,000 sign‑on bonus***
|
Position is eligible for a relocation bonus ***
Paramedic II – Duke University Health System – Duke Life Flight The Life Flight team supports over 20 critical‑care procedures independently. The patient population ranges from 22‑23‑week gestation neonates to geriatric patients. In this department you work with interdisciplinary teams including Basic Life Support EMTs, single‑provider ALS Paramedics, Clinical Nurses, Respiratory Therapists (Neo/Peds team), and Critical Care Paramedics.
Work Hours & Shifts Full time: rotating shifts 7 am‑7 pm and 7 pm‑7 am Location: Durham Base
Job Summary The Paramedic II functions as an integral member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team, providing direct patient care. The Paramedic performs a variety of activities across various practice settings and patient populations in accordance with the Paramedic scope of practice as defined by the North Carolina Medical Board and with the approval of the practicing Medical Director.
Duties and Responsibilities of Paramedic II (Life Flight Advanced Life Support Paramedic)
Provide direct patient care in accordance with the North Carolina Medical Board scope of practice under medical oversight.
Assist clinical staff in evaluation, treatment, and care of patients. Obtain pertinent history and perform a physical examination. Perform technical procedures as delegated.
Monitor patients and maintain records using patient monitoring systems and electronic health records. Document patients’ status, delivery of care, and response to care per protocol.
Maintain an accurate medical record to initiate charges for each patient treated.
Communicate essential information to all appropriate members of the healthcare team to promote information sharing.
Operate equipment in the hospital and transport environment. Ensure equipment functions; restock supplies as needed.
Provide and maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, visitors, and staff. Dispose of sharps, soiled materials, and linens per policy and use PPE as required.
Act as preceptor and support the development of other staff and learners.
Participate in identifying clinical or operational performance improvement opportunities and activities.
Maintain certifications and clinical skills.
Complete vehicle inspection, documentation, and road test of assigned ambulance(s).
Perform minor unit repairs (light bulbs, fluid replenishment, tightening nuts, inspecting tires, etc.) and daily maintenance (fueling, cleaning).
Assist with patient care as requested (loading/unloading, equipment operation, providing directions to Duke).
Provide direct patient care on ALS I, ALS II, or BLS transports within scope and document in the electronic medical record.
Replenish oxygen and other medical supplies used during transport.
Demonstrate safe driving skills and use technology to complete missions safely.
Assist with continuing education outreach programs and public‑relations events as assigned.
Provide staffing coverage to all bases as needed; assist units within Duke University Hospital when necessary.
Education High School Diploma required. Associates degree preferred.
Experience One year ALS Paramedic experience required; preferred two to three years of pre‑hospital experience with a moderate call volume (>15,000 calls/year) at a 911 agency.
Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification
Current North Carolina Paramedic certification or ability to obtain certification in North Carolina.
Trauma course preferred: PHTLS, BTLS, or ITLS.
Required: BLS, ACLS, and PALS. ITLS (or PHTLS) preferred upon hire; if not, acquire within the first year.
NRP required within 6 months of hire.
North Carolina Emergency Vehicle Driver certification (EVOC) or comparable within 6 months of hire.
Current Class C driver’s license from NC or other state.
Three‐year driving history without violations.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of paramedic scope of practice and professional theory, practice, and procedure.
Ability to assess needs of acute and chronically patients and their families.
Ability to independently seek resources and work collaboratively.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors, and the healthcare team.
Ability to use sensory and cognitive functions to process, prioritize information, treatment, and follow‑up.
Ability to use fine‑motor skills to record activities, document assessments, create plans, and evaluate patient status.
Ability to use computers and learn new software programs.
Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking; lift and support up to 75 lbs.
Operating knowledge of ambulance or vehicle equivalent to Duke Life Flight ambulances.
Critical thinking and concentration; respond quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions.
Physical requirements: walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, squatting, balancing, pulling.
Intact sense of sight, hearing, smell, and touch; finger and bimanual dexterity.
Pre‑employment physical capacity testing required; speak English in good, understandable terms.
Participate in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs, and seeking educational opportunities.
Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy‑related conditions), sexual orientation or military status. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
Essential Physical Job Functions Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provisions for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Duke University Health System by 2x.
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