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Exceptional Healthcare Inc.

Paramedic

Farmington, NM · On-site

The emergency room paramedic tech provides technical support for providers and nurses in the facility. Due to being a smaller facility it is the expectation that the ER Paramedic helps all unit when ...

Exceptional Healthcare Inc.

Paramedic

Farmington, NM · On-site

The emergency room paramedic tech provides technical support for providers and nurses in the facility. Due to being a smaller facility it is the expectation that the ER Paramedic helps all unit when ...

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As of Jul 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for emergency room paramedic in the United States is $41.70, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $30.29 and $48.32 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as an Emergency Room Paramedic, you need advanced life support skills, rapid patient assessment abilities, and certification as a paramedic or EMT-P. Familiarity with emergency medical equipment, cardiac monitors, defibrillators, and electronic patient care reporting systems is essential. Strong decision-making skills, emotional resilience, and effective teamwork set outstanding paramedics apart. These qualities are critical for providing fast, accurate care and maintaining patient safety in high-pressure emergency environments.

What is an Emergency Room Paramedic job?

An Emergency Room (ER) Paramedic is a healthcare professional who provides critical care and support in a hospital's emergency department. They assist doctors and nurses in stabilizing patients, administering medications, performing advanced life support procedures, and managing trauma cases. ER Paramedics utilize their pre-hospital emergency skills inside the hospital setting to ensure timely and effective patient care. Their role is essential in handling high-pressure situations and delivering immediate interventions to save lives.

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Emergency Room Paramedics frequently encounter high-stress situations, rapidly changing patient conditions, and the need to make quick, life-saving decisions with limited information. Dealing with a wide range of emergencies—such as trauma, cardiac arrest, and critical illness—requires continuous learning and adaptability. Building resilience, practicing effective communication with the ER team, and keeping up-to-date with protocols and equipment helps paramedics manage the demands of the role. Preparation and self-care are key to preventing burnout and ensuring consistent, high-quality patient care.

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Emergency Room Paramedic-Full Time-Days

Emergency Room Paramedic-Full Time-Days

Cape Fear Valley Health

Fayetteville, NC • On-site

Full-time

Posted 18 days ago

Cape Fear Valley Health rating

6.2

Company rating: 6.2 out of 10

Based on 111 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

700th of 890 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Facility
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
Location
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Department
Emergency Department
Job Family
Professional
Work Shift
Days (United States of America)
Summary
Performs direct patient care duties under the direction of and as assigned by a Registered Nurse. Also performs administrative, clerical and clinical duties as assigned. Demonstrates age-specific competencies in the care of neonates, infants, toddlers, preschoolers, school aged, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. Complies with the policies and procedures of The Cape Fear Valley Health System. Upholds the standards of the system-wide customer service program.MAJOR JOB FUNCTIONS
The following is a summary of the major essential functions of the job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below; and specific functions may change from time to time.
  • Obtain, record and update vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure and weight)
  • Monitor patient's respiratory status and initiates oxygen therapy and treatments per protocol
  • Initiates cardiac monitoring; demonstrates ability to detect dysrhythmias and notifies registered nurse.
  • Administers approved medications as delegated by RN and/or provider
  • Perform oral, nasal and ET tube suctioning
  • Assist in C-spine stabilization/immobilization, placing patient on backboard while maintaining cervical alignment
  • Alway maintains patient safety and confidentiality
  • Assist with equipment setup including chest-tube drainage system, Rapid Infusion/Fluid Warming Systems, Bair Hugger and gastric lavage
  • Assist in application of restraints and/or seclusion as needed
  • Perform additional skills which may include, but not limited to phlebotomy, IV initiation and maintenance,12- lead ECG
  • Monitors assigned patients and reports unusual conditions to the RN and/or provider
  • Documents assessments, data collection/treatments performed on patient care record
  • Transports patients (to include cardiac monitored patients to Telemetry areas and patients with steady state intravenous medication infusions).
  • Acts as liaison between patient, family, nursing unit and medical staff personnel
  • Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:
EDUCATION AND FORMAL TRAINING:
  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Current Paramedic certification by the State of North Carolina required
  • Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) as sponsored by American Heart Association required

WORK EXPERIENCE:
  • 1 year experience as a paramedic required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
  • Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language
  • Ability to work calmly under extremely stressful conditions and follow established rules, procedures, and protocols
  • Ability to deal with patients, their families and others in a courteous, compassionate, professional manner under the most adverse circumstances, and an ability to maintain an effective working relationship with co-workers and other emergency and health care personnel
  • Ability to lift and move a minimum of 50 pounds on a regular basis with the added strength to lift upwards of 100 pounds when the situation requires, includes moving a patient from a bed to the floor, chair to the floor, or from a stretcher to a bed
  • Knowledge of the age specific physiological, psychosocial, developmental, and spiritual needs of the patients typically served

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Speech and auditory acuity for communication of patient needs
  • Visual acuity for observation of patients
  • Ability to operate an emergency vehicle emergency and non-emergency traffic
  • Ability to move around numerous physical locations, some within confined areas
  • Ability to lift heavy objects, up to 150 pounds, with assistance and to assume awkward positions in emergency situations.

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Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

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