Paramedic, Adult Emergency Department, Full-time, 12 hr. Nights

Department:

34517 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Critical Care: Emergency Room

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

36

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Night Shift

Pay Range

$24.10 - $36.15

Join a fast-paced, mission-driven Emergency Department where your advanced clinical skills, quick judgment, and patient-centered approach make an immediate impact. As a Paramedic in the Adult ED, you will be a core member of a collaborative care team, delivering high-quality emergency treatment across the lifespan—neonatal through geriatric—in alignment with NCCEP protocols and N.C. Office of EMS standards.

Essential Functions

• Provide patient- and family-centered emergency care, including rapid evaluation and intervention for life‑threatening conditions.

• Implement prescribed therapies within scope of practice and collaborate with nursing and medical colleagues to achieve care goals.

• Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment by ensuring privacy, professionalism, and appropriate use of technology and equipment.

• Communicate clearly and effectively within the healthcare team to support care continuity.

• Participate in professional practice activities such as shared governance, peer review, and ongoing development.

• Advocate for patients across all settings, ensuring needs are met with compassion and urgency.

• Identify clinical priorities and act decisively to improve patient outcomes.

• Administer medications, treatments, and protocols under physician orders and within NCOEMS-defined scope.

• Perform and maintain competency in point-of-care testing according to policy and regulatory standards.

• Document assessments, treatments, medications, and reassessments accurately in the Electronic Medical Record.

• Demonstrate strong teamwork and contribute to evidence‑based practice, research, and quality improvement efforts.

• Support patient flow, safety, and departmental operations within the Emergency Department.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Paramedic certification from an accredited program OR Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Paramedic Studies or equivalent.

• Three years of Emergency Services experience preferred.

Licensure, Certification & Registration

• Required:

  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)

  • NC-OEMS certification as EMT‑P

• Within one year (as applicable):

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

• Preferred:

  • Critical care certificate

  • National Registry Paramedic certification

  • Must maintain certification through an approved NC‑OEMS education provider.

Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to deliver both direct and indirect patient care across all developmental stages.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to build rapport with patients, families, providers, and hospital staff.

• Competency using patient care equipment, stretchers, wheelchairs, and assistive devices.

• Capability to lift, position, and transfer patients of varying sizes safely.

• Proficiency with electronic documentation systems.

• Ability to perform duties in compliance with state and federal laws, local ordinances, and established protocols.

Shift Details

Full-Time / 12-Hour Night Shifts – Emergency Department, Winston-Salem

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental,