At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together. About Duke Life Flight Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Life Flight, which 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 helps support event medicine needs. Paramedic II – Duke University Health System - Duke Life Flight - Event Medicine Duke University Health System seeks to hire a Paramedic II who will embrace our mission of Transforming Lives Transforming Care. Work Hours & Shifts:Part Time: Mostly nights and weekends Job Summary: The Duke Life Flight Event Medicine Paramedic works independently and perform a variety of tasks associated with Event Medicine. The Paramedic will provide ALS level medical coverage at both small and large events. Events are typically held on nights or weekends but can vary. The average length of an event is 4 hours but may last up to 10 hours. The Paramedic will provide direct patient care within their scope of practice as defined by the North Carolina Office of EMS and Duke Life Flight. 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 practices 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 practice setting Medical Director. Duties and Responsibilities of Paramedic II Life Flight Advanced Life Support Paramedic Responsible for providing direct patient care in accordance with the Paramedic scope of practice as defined by the North Carolina Medical Board under the medical oversight of the Medical Director of the practice setting where the individual will function. Assists clinical staff in the evaluation, treatment and care of patients. Obtains pertinent history and performs a physical examination. Performs technical procedures as delegated. Monitors patients and maintains records using patient monitoring system and electronic health records. Documents patients' status, delivery of care and evaluation of the patients' response to care according to specific procedures and established protocols. Documents and maintains an informative and accurate medical record to initiate charges for each patient treated. Communicates in a professional manner essential information to all appropriate members of the healthcare team to promote sharing of i
Visit
Careersaas to find millions of new and unfilled roles, including thousands of remote and hybrid positions.
