Mobile Medicine Paramedic III

About the role

Functions as a member of the transport team and is responsible for the care of ill and injured patients. Provides patient care while promoting safety and efficiency. Performs under the direct supervision of the Medical Control Physician, either by continuous radio contact or direct consultation. Maintains necessary certifications/licensures, skills, continuing education and complete competency checks as required. Maintains vehicles in a mission‑ready status.

Responsibilities

• Completes skills check in a timely manner with accuracy.
• Maintains a clean environment, including base and vehicles, to ensure mission‑ready status.
• Checks, restocks, and cleans at the beginning of the shift and as needed throughout the shift.
• Provides accurate and legible documentation of patient care with attention to detail that accurately reflects assessments and interventions.
• Ensures the chart is placed in the patient’s medical record in a timely manner.
• Reviews charts on a regular basis with leader/manager.
• Provides quality patient care and education in accordance with policies, state regulations, and professional standards of care as approved by the Medical Director.
• Administers medications and IV solutions safely, correctly, and per policy.
• Follows guidelines and procedures independently when Medical Control is not available via radio or direct consultation.
• Assists with other activities, including public relations and marketing, when needed.
• Follows safety guidelines and procedures; ensures seat belts are worn by crew and passengers.
• Follows vehicle assignments as needed or directed by the department.
• Maintains flexibility with vehicle assignments, understanding that assignments may change based on departmental needs.
• Drives in accordance with Atrium Health policy as well as local and state regulations.

Physical Requirements

Duties require working, transporting, and driving in all weather conditions, including extreme hot, cold, and wet environments. The work area may be cramped, poorly lit, and have moderate noise levels; hearing protection is required around “hot” aircraft. Employees must handle patients with infectious diseases, exposure to unpleasant conditions, and contaminated materials. The role demands the ability to function in high‑stress situations, make rapid critical decisions, concentrate, and maintain good personal hygiene and conduct. Physical tasks include walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing, pulling, and heavy lifting with a partner to load/unload patients and equipment. Good physical stamina, endurance, fitness standards, intact senses (sight, hearing, smell, touch), finger dexterity, motor skills, and eye‑hand coordination are required.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED required.
• Successful completion of an accredited EMT‑Paramedic training program required.
• Current NC EMT‑P certification required.
• SC EMT‑P and National Registry Paramedic certifications preferred at time of hire; required within 90 days of hire and must be maintained throughout employment.
• BCLS and ACLS certifications required.
• PALS, S.T.A.B.L.E., and NRP preferred; approved trauma certification required within 6 months of employment.
• Atrium Health‑approved driving course to be completed within 90 days of hire and maintained throughout employment required.
• One‑year active field pre‑hospital experience required.
• Three years total paramedic experience preferred.
• Annual completion of safety briefings and annual survival training required.
• Valid driver’s license that qualifies as insurable by Atrium Health insurance carrier requirements for driving MedCenter Air vehicles.
• Driver’s license held for a minimum of 2 years.
• Operational smartphone for use as a communication device related to MedCenter Air operations.