Paramedic-Duke Urgent Care-Cary

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About Duke Primary Care

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Primary Care, which offers family, adolescent, and internal medicine services as well as urgent, general pediatric, and virtual care at nearly 50 clinic locations across central North Carolina.

Duke University Health System-Duke Urgent Careseeks to hire a Paramedic who will embrace our mission ofAdvancing Health Together.

Department Profile:

Duke Urgent Care Cary is a dedicated urgent care clinic that provides comprehensive medical care for infants, children, and adults with minor injuries and illnesses. Our experienced team of doctors is available to treat a variety of conditions when your primary care provider is unavailable, during after-hours, or when your health concern is not severe enough to require emergency services. We offer a convenient and efficient alternative for patients seeking prompt medical attention in a comfortable, accessible setting. Whether it's a minor injury, illness, or a non-emergency medical need, Duke Urgent Care Brier Creek ensures quality care without the long wait of an emergency room visit.

Clinic Location and Hours:

Open 8am - 8pm Monday through Sunday 3 12 shifts per week, weekend requirements - 2 weekends a month (Saturday/Sunday) - 2 Mondays and 2 Fridays a month with Rotating holidays.

The Paramedic 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:

• Responsible for providing direct patient carein accordance with the Paramedic scope of practice as defined by the North Carolina Medical Boardunder 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 information throughout the continuum of care.
• Operates extensive medical and mechanical equipment in the hospital and transport environment. Ensures all medical equipment is functioning; restocks medical supplies as needed.
• Provides and maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for the patients, visitors, and staff. Properly disposes of and handles as applicable, sharps, soiled materials, and linens and disinfects area in accordance with policy and policy as applicable. Properly uses PPE when in contact with patients, soiled utility, hazardous materials in accordance with policy.
• Act as preceptor and support the development of other staff and formal learners.
• Participate in the identification of clinical or operational performance improvement opportunities and in performance improvement activities. Supports an environment of evidence-based practice/research/quality improvement initiatives
• Maintain certifications and clinical skills.
• Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Education:

• High School Diploma.
• Associates Degree preferred.

Experience:

Preferred one-year experience as Paramedic or other relevant clinical experience is required.

Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification:

• Current certification as a North Carolina Paramedic or have the ability to obtain certification in the State of North Carolina.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS required upon hire.
• High School Diploma or GED

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and appropriate application Paramedic scope of practice
• Knowledge of professional theory, practice and procedure
• Ability to assess needs of acute and chronically ill patients and their families
• Ability to independently seek out resources and work collaboratively
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership and others
• Ability to use sensory and cognitive functions to process and prioritize information, treatment, and follow-up
• Ability to use fine motor skills
• Competent in BLS and/or other specialized life support requirements designated by work area
• Ability to record activities, document assessments, plan of care, interventions, evaluation and re-evaluation of patient status
• Ability to use computer and learn new software programs
• Able to document and communicate pertinent information using computer and/or paper documentation tools
• Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking
• Ability to remain focused and organized
• Working knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering routine and special treatments to patients
• Working knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions
• Pre-employment Physical Capacity Testing Required
• Participate in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate assistance or educational offerings