Paramedic
Location: Boone, North Carolina | Full-Time
Department: Emergency Medical Services
Compensation: Starting at $23.09/hour based on education, experience, certification, and internal equity
Status: Non-Exempt
Why You'll Love Working Here
As a Paramedic at UNC Health Appalachian, you'll provide advanced pre-hospital and interfacility care to patients across the High Country. Working alongside physicians, nurses, and fellow EMS professionals, you'll deliver lifesaving interventions, monitor critically ill patients during transport, and help ensure exceptional outcomes through compassionate, patient-centered care.
Working in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, you'll join a collaborative team dedicated to clinical excellence, professional growth, and making life better for the communities we serve.
Benefits include:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA) participation
Supplemental insurance offerings (life, disability, accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, legal, identity theft, etc.)
Tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing, and college savings programs
403(b) retirement plan with employer match
Paid time off for qualifying employees
Paid parental leave for qualifying employees
Employee wellness program
Employee-to-Employee (E2E) financial assistance program
Additional employee discounts and voluntary benefit offerings
Lifestyle perks:
Boone offers hiking, biking, kayaking, skiing, breweries, dining, arts, and outdoor recreation
Access to top-rated public schools and Appalachian State University
Nationally recognized as one of the best small towns to live, work, and explore
Benefits begin the first of the month following 60 days of employment from new-hire orientation.
What You'll Do as a Paramedic
Provide Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) during emergency and interfacility ground transports
Assess, monitor, and stabilize patients using advanced clinical skills and evidence-based treatment protocols
Administer medications, perform advanced airway management, cardiac monitoring, and other approved paramedic interventions in accordance with North Carolina OEMS and local protocols
Monitor patient conditions throughout transport and adjust treatment as needed to support optimal outcomes
Operate and maintain emergency vehicles and equipment while completing required safety inspections and documentation
Accurately document patient assessments, treatments, and transport information in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards
Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, nurses, dispatch personnel, and other healthcare professionals
Assist Emergency Department staff with patient care and departmental needs when not actively transporting patients
Maintain compliance with infection prevention, hazardous materials, safety, and organizational policies
Support a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and compassionate care that reflects UNC Health Appalachian's mission, vision, and values
Qualifications
Education
Experience
- Two (2) years of experience as a Paramedic in a pre-hospital ALS EMS service or critical care transport setting preferred
Licensure / Certification
Licensed Paramedic in the State of North Carolina
Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Trauma certification preferred (ITLS, PHTLS, or TNCC)
Valid, unrestricted North Carolina Driver's License meeting organizational insurance requirements
Emergency Vehicle Driver Training certification required within one (1) year of hire
National Registry Paramedic certification preferred
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Strong knowledge of advanced life support practices, emergency medical care, and patient stabilization
Ability to provide safe, effective care in high-pressure and rapidly changing situations
Experience with advanced monitoring, medication administration, and mechanical ventilation preferred
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and decision-making abilities
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams
Commitment to patient safety, quality care, and professional accountability
Physical Demands
Ability to lift, transfer, push, and pull patients and equipment weighing 50 pounds or more
Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, squatting, twisting, reaching, and climbing
Prolonged sitting while operating or riding in emergency vehicles
Frequent manual dexterity for patient care procedures and equipment operation
Visual acuity sufficient to assess patients, administer treatments, and operate medical equipment
Working Conditions
Fast-paced emergency medical services environment with frequent patient transport and emergency response responsibilities
Regular exposure to bloodborne pathogens, infectious diseases, hazardous materials, and other healthcare-related hazards
Frequent operation of emergency vehicles and specialized medical equipment
Schedule includes days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call or emergency response assignments as needed
Required adherence to North Carolina OEMS protocols, infection prevention standards, safety procedures, and UNC Health Appalachian policies
About UNC Health Appalachian
UNC Health Appalachian is a premier healthcare provider in the High Country, operating three hospitals and a variety of medical services. We are committed to improving the health and quality of life for residents of the region.
About UNC Health
As part of the University of North Carolina system, UNC Health includes 14 hospitals and over 500 clinics, dedicated to advancing the health and well-being of North Carolinians.
Diversity and Inclusion
UNC Health Appalachian is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. Employment is contingent upon successful background checks and drug screening. For accommodations or additional information, contact [email protected].
Location: UNC Health Appalachian · EMS Ambulance
Schedule: Full-time, Days & Weekends, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
