Overview

The Paramedic in the Emergency Department (ED) functions as a member of the ED team and is responsible for providing quality patient care in collaboration with the Registered Nurse, ED Providers, and ED Nurse Techs. Performs all selected procedures and tasks outlined and approved for paramedics by the North Carolina Office of EMS and the North Carolina Board of Nursing. The ED Paramedic must demonstrate the ability to understand, communicate and react effectively and appropriately to the unique needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. Basic Life Support Required. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Required. Pediatric Advanced Life Support Required.
Department Description

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.

EOE

Licensure

Paramedic Required
Education

Graduate Paramedic Required - And Associate's Degree Emergency Medical Science Preferred
Experience

6 Months Clinical - Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic Required

WakeMed Health & Hospitals is a private, not-for-profit health care organization based in Raleigh, N.C. The 900+ bed system comprises a network of health care facilities that includes: • Level I Trauma Center and tertiary referral hospital, children’s hospital and rehabilitation hospital in Raleigh, N.C. • Community hospital in Cary • Women’s hospital and family health center in North Raleigh • Comprehensive outpatient centers and freestanding emergency departments in Brier Creek, Garner and Apex • Freestanding Children's Emergency Department and dedicated Children’s Hospital • One of the highest volume heart centers in the United States • Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit • Multiple outpatient rehabilitation sites • 40+ primary care and specialty physician practices • Home health services WakeMed’s team of 8,000+ nurses, technologists and medical support staff and more than 1,000 affiliated physicians serve the residents of Wake County and beyond using the most advanced technologies and facilities to ensure the finest in health care. Specialties WakeMed is home to two nationally accredited, award winning Chest Pain Centers and two nationally accredited, award winning Stroke Centers. Centers of excellence include cardiac and vascular care, women’s and children’s services, physical rehabilitation, emergency and trauma, orthopedics, neurosciences, home care and numerous wellness and community outreach programs.

Paramedic, Emergency Department

Paramedic, Emergency Department

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