EMT - Paramedic, Emergency Medical Services

**Sign-on bonus of $5,000.00 for full time employees

**Relocation up to $7,000.00 for qualified candidates

Job Summary: The Paramedic will provide emergency medical care and transportation for patients. This position will also perform departmental duties for CarolinaEast Health System, EMS department, and the EMS manager.

About CarolinaEast Health System

CarolinaEast Health System is committed to providing high quality, compassionate care across the Coastal Carolina region. At the heart of our system is a 350-bed, full-service medical center equipped with a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient services, utilizing the latest medical technologies. We employ over 3,200 dedicated team members and operate physician practices across various specialties in four counties. Our employees foster a culture of excellence that ensures our patients receive the same high level of care found at larger medical centers, all while maintaining a friendly, community-centered atmosphere throughout our facilities. CarolinaEast offers a robust benefits package to all full-time employees, as well as benefits for part-time plus and part-time staff. We are proud to be the first medical center in North Carolina recognized as a Cardiovascular Center of Excellence by the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association. Additionally, we are honored to be named one of America’s Best-In-State Hospitals by Newsweek, among numerous other prestigious accolades.

Minimum Requirements: 

• High school diploma or equivalent. 
• Current North Carolina Paramedic credential. 
• Have and maintain a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in the State of North Carolina. 
• Any personnel operating a CarolinaEast owned ambulance must have a minimum of three years' driving experience. 
• Ability to drive an ambulance safely and efficiently. 
• Successful completion of Emergency Vehicle Drive (EVD) course within one year of hire.
• Maintenance of EVD certification; required EVD refresher course every two yeras. 
• One year experience at the Paramedic level preferred. 
• Current AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS certification. 
• Obtain PHTLS certification within one year from date of hire. 
• Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. 
• he individual must possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status. 
• The employee must be able to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed, as described in the unit's/ area's/ department's policies and procedures.
• Deliver outstanding customer service that upholds CarolinaEast's Standards of Excellence.