At Ashe Memorial Hospital, we are driven by our Mission Statement,

"To meet the needs of the community by delivering patient-centered, high quality health care."

We are looking for a candidate who works great as a team player with all departments, staff, and future employees with positive representation of Ashe Memorial Hospital. This is your opportunity to make a large difference in a small community!

Must be willing to receive all required vaccinations (i.e., flu shot, etc.). All new employees working must be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment (unless the new hire has requested and received an exemption). Candidates for employment will be notified of this policy requirement prior to the start of employment. After receiving an offer of employment, new employees must provide proof of vaccination or request and receive an exemption before beginning work.

Position Summary

The North Carolina certified Paramedic functions and plays an integral role as a part of the clinical patient care team in the Emergency Department (ED) under the direction/supervision of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Medical Director or Medical Oversight (e.g., ED physician or Licensed Independent Practioner, LIP) delivering the highest quality of compassionate patient care. The Paramedic operates within the defined scope of practice as defined by the Medical Director and North Carolina Office of EMS (NCOEMS) safely providing direct and indirect patient care (adhering to National Patient Safety Goals and CMS guidelines), observation, specified treatment and procedures while maintaining personal safety as well as effectively collecting and communicating pertinent data, physical, clinical and psychosocial findings within the patient care team including, but not limited to, nursing and LIPs. Performs all work with accordance to the mission, visions, and values of Ashe Memorial Hospital (AMH).

License/Certifications:

• Current North Carolina Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic certification
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support certification
• ACLS certification
• PALS certification
• International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) or trauma equivalent certification (preferred)

Experience: 

• Minimum of 1 year recent experience as North Carolina certified EMT-Paramedic

Language Skills:

• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in Spanish is useful but not required.

Other Skills:

• Basic computer knowledge.
• Knowledge of emergency drugs, actions and side effects.

Expected Hours of Work: Hours may vary.

Personal Protective Equipment: Must be able and willing to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.

Supervisory Responsibility: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Travel: None.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Direct and indirect patient care under direction of ED provider or RN implementing physician protocols within their scope of practice. In addition to general patient care, responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

1. Responding to ‘Code Blue’ performing CPR and implementing treatment modalities.
2. Administering oral and parenteral medications/injections according to the approved medication list for NC Paramedics.
3. Application of cardiac and non-invasive monitoring devices such as NIBP, SpO2 and EtCO2.
4. Collection, monitor and recording of complete vital signs including orthostatic VS.
5. Assist with application of physical restraints with patient care team.
6. Application of spinal, cervical and manual immobilization.
7. Establish peripheral intravenous (IV) catheters and blood draw for analysis.
8. Access of intraosseous site.
9. Placement of nasogastric or orogastric tube and auscultate confirmation.
10. Perform capillary blood glucose monitoring.
11. Perform 12-lead EKG.
12. Application of wound dressings.
13. Set up laceration repair kits.
14. Airway suction.
15. Collection and recording of body fluid specimens.
16. Accurate charting of ongoing patient care and reporting variances.
17. Application of splints.
18. Routine cleaning and stocking of exam rooms and unit.
19. Answering phones and call lights in efficient manner.
20. Initiates corrective action whenever information from monitoring equipment shows adverse symptomatology.
21. Monitors patients’ physical and emotional well-being throughout the care continuum.
22. Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on unit needs.

Other Responsibilities:

• Completes required orientation and annual competencies as directed by facility.
• Follows facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures while on assignment.
• Follows facility and GHR Unusual Occurrence Protocol.
• Respects cultural and religious practices of patients.
• Upholds HIPAA regulations.
• Punctual and dependent for assigned/confirmed shifts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

• Ability to lift a minimum of forty (40) pounds, moving, lifting or transferring of patients may involve lifting of up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Visual and hearing ability for patient care activities.
• General indoor conditions, exposure to below 72 degree temperatures.
• Repetitive motion: typing.
• Sitting for long periods, up to 8 hours.
• Noise: light noise to moderate noise.
• Fine motor skills.
• Visual acuity.
• Because patients need round-the-clock care, working hours include days, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Clinical staff spends considerable time walking, bending, stretching and standing.
• Assist in patient transfers, so they must follow proper body mechanics to guard against injury.
• Good verbal and written communication skills necessary for job requirements.

Occupational Hazards:

• Potential for exposure to infections patients or materials is negligible.
• Potential for exposure to bio-hazardous and toxic substances (including blood, urine, bodily fluids, and cleaning solutions).
• Exposure to chemicals and infectious diseases; exposed to medical gases, drugs and radiation. The use of disinfecting and sterilizing agents may cause damage to skin and respiratory system.
• Potential for sticks or cuts by needles and other sharp items.
• Potential for musculoskeletal injuries if proper lifting and carrying techniques are not used.

To apply, please fill out an application, attach a cover letter, and resume. Include gaps in employment and reasons for separation.

Criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen required upon conditional job offer.

***Benefits apply the 1st of the month following employment, per policy.***

*For full job description and benefits, please contact Human Resources.

Ashe Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, considers individuals for employment according to their abilities and performance. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, age, religion, color, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. All employment requirements mandated by local, state, and federal regulations will be observed.