Job Summary

The Paramedic will perform direct patient care under the direction of an emergency physician and assist the Nursing and Physician staff in providing patient care in the Emergency Room Performs administrative, clerical, and clinical duties as assigned and in a manner consistent with our mission, vision and standards.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Frye Regional Medical Center, located in the beautiful foothills of North Carolina is a 355-bed acute care hospital, 81-bed Behavioral Health facility and more than 70 primary and specialty care providers.

Essential Functions

• Assists the Registered Nurse as directed with safe and effective patient care of all age groups
• Transports patients using wheelchair or stretcher within hospital and to and from personal vehicles
• Obtains/records vital signs including orthostatic vital signs
• Documents patients' stated complaint, past medical history, current medications, and reported allergies
• Monitors oxygen saturation by pulse oximeter on an intermittent and continuous basis
• Initiates cardiac monitoring; demonstrates ability to detect dysrhythmias and notifies registered nurse
• Performs 12-lead electrocardiograms
• Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
• Initiates oxygen therapy (nasal cannula, mask and bag-valve-mask ventilation) per protocol
• Performs oral, nasal, and ET tube suctioning
• Performs phlebotomy; sets up for, collects and labels ordered specimens
• Initiates and maintains peripheral IV access and external jugular IV access as ordered by physician
• Establishes intraosseous access as directed by physician
• Inserts urinary catheters and gastric tubes (NG/OG) as ordered
• Applies orthopedic appliances including but not limited to: Hare traction, clavicle straps, cervical collars, ace wraps, ankle air splints, knee immobilizers, slings, and simple splints
• Sizes crutches and teaches crutch walking
• Assists in C-spine immobilization/stabilization, placing patient on backboard or removing from backboard while maintaining proper cervical alignment
• Assists with equipment setup to include but not limited to: Chest-tube drainage system, Rapid infusion/fluid warmer, Bair Hugger, gastric lavage
• Assists in application of restraints
• Transports patients including those on continuously cardiac monitoring to other departments within facility
• Assists in monitoring patients receiving conscious sedation
• Performs post-mortem care
• In resuscitative situations, performs duties as ordered under the direction and supervision including endotracheal intubation
• In resuscitative situations, administers medications according to ACLS and PALS protocols as ordered by physician
• Escorts patients to examination rooms and prepares patient for evaluation; facilitates transfer of care between the EMS providers and ED staff
• Assists physicians and/or advanced practice provider with examinations and procedures (e.g., suturing, lumbar punctures, pelvic exams)
• Maintains patient safety and confidentiality at all times
• Documents data collected/treatments performed in computer documentation system
• Assists with sterile procedures, including but not limited to basic wound care, dressing removal, washing and irrigating wounds, applying dressings
• Monitors assigned patients and reports unusual conditions to the RN or physician

Benefits - Wide range of benefits options!

• Here at Frye, you choose your own Medical, Dental, and Vision plans from a variety of competitive options that give you the coverage that best fits your needs.
• HSA
• 401(K) retirement plan contributions
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Prescription Assistance with OptumRx
• Income protection programs for the entire family such as life insurance, Short/Long-term Disability, and Identity Theft.
• Employee Assistance program at no cost to you to provide emotional, legal, financial, and daily life support for your entire household. Services are available 24 hrs. a day, 7 days a week.
• Free travel and entertainment discount program to ensure you enjoy your time away from work.

Why join our team?

Frye Regional Medical Center employs more than 1500 professional and clinical staff. Our medical center is a 355-bed acute care facility which offers a broad array of inpatient and outpatient care. Frye Regional Medical Center is dedicated to providing patients with a full range of services to meet the healthcare needs of our community. We believe our employees are our most valuable assets in accomplishing this goal and we have made great strides to ensure employee satisfaction. If you are passionate about changing lives, we are looking for you!

Minimum Education/Work Experience

• High school graduate or GED required.
• Successful completion of an accredited EMT-Paramedic training program required
• Associate's Degree preferred.

Required Certifications/Licenses

• NC-EMT-Paramedic
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required
• Handle with care complete within 3 months of hire

Minimum Work Experience

• 1-3 years preferred