Paramedic I - Emergency Department - Duke University Hospital - Durham, NC

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Successful completion of an NCOEMS approved Paramedic Course or a United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) centered course or similar approved Paramedic Course.

Experience

Level I - Paramedic One year experience in relevant clinical areas required, Paramedic experience preferred. Level II - Life Flight Advanced Life Support Paramedic One year ALS Paramedic experience required, preferred two to three years prehospital experience with a moderate call volume (>15,000 calls/year) 911 agency. Level III - Life Flight Critical Care Paramedic Minimum of three years and current ALS experience as a Paramedic in emergency setting with a moderate to high call volume 911 agency (20,000 to 35,000 calls/year) Obtain FP-C within 2 years of hire. Weight Standards policy

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

• Current certification as a North Carolina Paramedic required for all Level I and Level II levels.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS required. (Must obtain within 6months if working in a hospital based department) Current trauma course preferred: PHTLS, BTLS or ITLS Applies to Life Flight Paramedic only BLS, ACLS, and PALS, required.
• ITLS (or PHTLS) preferred upon hire.
• If not, will need to acquire within the first year.
• NRP required within 6 months of hire.
• North Carolina Emergency Vehicle Driver certification or comparable.
• Current Class C driver's license Current three (3) year driving history absent of violations.
• Level III Applies to Life Flight Paramedic only Satisfy all requirements of Level II Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) required CCP-C or FP-C certification required.
• PHTLS certification required within 1 year of hire.
• Specialty certification, i.e., FP-C, or CCEMTP required within 2 years of hire date if Paramedic is new to SCT transport Obtain TPATC within 24 months of hire

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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 provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

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