of Performance Expectations.
The paramedic collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team to provide care as appropriate to the population served and in compliance with standards of practice. The paramedic will provide care to patients under the supervision of the Provider. The Emergency Department Medical Director will provide oversight for Paramedic clinical practice. Generally, follows the standard emergency medical services (EMS) paramedic patient care treatment protocols set forth by the North Carolina EMS systems except where they are superceded orders from the attending physician or licensed mid-level provider.
Education and Credentials:
Required
• Successful completion of a Paramedic Training Program (OEMS approved).
• Current North Carolina Paramedic Certification (National registry preferred).
• Certification in BLS required upon employment.
• Completion of CPI course required within three months of employment.
• Certification in ACLS and PALS required within three months of employment.
Preferred
Work Experience:
Required
One year of experience. Given training and on-the-job experience, incumbent should be proficient in basic aspects of job within three months of employment date.
Preferred
Electronic Health Record (EHR)
About Catawba Valley Medical Center
COMPREHENSIVE, ACCESSIBLE HEALTHCARE SERVICES IN THE CATAWBA VALLEY
As the region’s largest not-for-profit community hospital, we exist to heal and comfort patients, to promote and foster a healthier community, and to ensure access to healthcare to all who need it - regardless of ability to pay. With a wide array of medical specialties, our skilled nurses and providers are trained to treat virtually any type of injury or illness, providing high-quality, easily accessible healthcare close to home.
Our mission: Exceptional Healthcare. Every Person. Every Time.
At A Glance:
HIGH LEVEL OF TECHNICAL CARE FROM MEDICAL EXPERTS
Catawba Valley Medical Center offers a wide range of services from experienced medical specialists capable of addressing virtually any healthcare concern. Our current hospital holds 258 beds and serves the five-county Hickory area. Through our skilled medical practitioners and our highly trained staff, we strive to provide the highest level of medical expertise using the latest, state-of-the-art technology available.
One of our goals at Catawba Valley Medical Center is to provide seamless care between your primary care provider and our hospital. Being a part of a vast healthcare network allows for easier and more efficient communication between local physicians, medical specialists and our hospital. No one should have to travel far for the expert level medical treatment they need. We work with a plethora of medical specialists capable of diagnosing, treating and operating on a wide variety of conditions.
Catawba Valley Health System is the region's largest not-for-profit community hospital, it is our mission to improve the health status of the Catawba Valley. Our organization's hallmark is an extraordinary blend of compassionate care and innovative clinical expertise.
We do this by providing high-quality health-care services, as well as by supporting organizations dedicated to improving our standard of living.We exist to heal and comfort patients, to promote and foster a healthier Catawba Valley, and to assure access to health care to all who need it — not to create profits and return dividends to shareholders.
By continuing to work together, we can improve the overall health status of the Catawba Valley and make our community an even better place to call home.
