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As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for research paramedic in Raleigh, NC is $25.63, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.58 and $28.51 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Successful Research Paramedics possess strong clinical and paramedic expertise, research methodology knowledge, and typically hold certification as a registered paramedic along with research training or experience. Familiarity with data collection tools, electronic data capture systems, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification are often required. Standout candidates demonstrate attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with both clinical and research teams. These capabilities ensure accurate data collection, ethical patient care, and smooth integration of research protocols in medical settings.

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A Research Paramedic combines clinical paramedicine with medical research, often working on studies that improve emergency care practices. They assist in designing, conducting, and analyzing clinical trials, gathering data in pre-hospital settings, and ensuring ethical research standards. Their role bridges frontline emergency care with evidence-based medical advancements to enhance patient outcomes.

What kinds of research studies do research paramedics typically work on, and what are their main responsibilities within those studies?

Research Paramedics often participate in clinical trials, observational studies, and pilot projects related to emergency medicine, trauma care, or prehospital interventions. Their main responsibilities may include identifying and enrolling eligible patients, obtaining informed consent, collecting and recording clinical data, and ensuring adherence to study protocols during emergency response situations. Research Paramedics also collaborate closely with principal investigators, hospital staff, and regulatory bodies to maintain study integrity and participant safety. This role offers the unique opportunity to blend hands-on clinical skills with research activities, contributing directly to advancements in emergency medical care.

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Infographic showing various Research Paramedic job openings in Raleigh, NC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 10% As Needed, and 90% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $53,301 per year, or $25.6 per hour.

AirCare - ALS Paramedic - Ground Transport (Wilkes Base)

Advocate Aurora Health

Wake Forest, NC • On-site

$24.10 - $36.15/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Advocate Aurora Health rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 779 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

157th of 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Department:
11598 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Patient Transport
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
36
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
  • 2/2/3 rotating schedule
  • Night Shift
Pay Range:
$24.10 - $36.15
AirCare ALS Paramedic - Ground Transport (Wilkes Base)
A sign-on bonus is available to applicants who have not received a sign-on bonus from the company for another role within the past 24 months.
What you'll do:
  • The ALS Paramedic provides professional care through high-quality assessment, triage / treatment to assess the nature and extent of a patient's illness / injury and prioritize the needed care.
  • Provides comprehensive care through skillful assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
  • The Paramedic must have strong clinical knowledge and skills necessary to care for patients of all ages with a diverse range of medical needs (infants - geriatric) operating specialized medical equipment and utilizing advanced skills.
  • The Paramedic functions autonomously outside of the hospital environment under standards and protocols approved by the Medical Director as established by the NC Office of Emergency Medical Services (NCOEMS).
  • The Paramedic must be proficient in advanced practice procedures to provide improved patient outcomes.
We're Looking For:
  • High school graduate or GED required
  • Successful completion of an accredited EMT-Paramedic training program required
  • North Carolina Paramedic certification required
  • BLS required
  • ACLS and PALS required to completing orientation
  • Two (2) years of clinical paramedic experience required - to include one (1) year of active field pre-hospital experience required
  • Advocate Health approved driving course to be completed within 90 days of hire
  • Must have a valid driver's license and qualify as insurable by Advocate Health insurance carrier requirements for driving AirCare vehicles
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
  • Collects data pertinent to the healthcare consumer's health or the situation.
  • Analyzes the assessment data to determine the diagnosis or issues.
  • Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the healthcare consumer or the situation.
  • Develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes.
  • Implements the identified plan, coordinates care delivery, and employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment.
  • Evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes.
  • Practices ethically
  • Delegates elements of care to appropriate healthcare workers
  • Promotes shared governance, or facility decision making activities, developing and nurturing research to positively affect clinical outcomes and promotion.
  • Attains knowledge and competence that reflects the current Paramedic practice.
  • Integrate evidence and research findings into practice.
  • Contributes to quality Paramedic practice.
  • Communicate effectively in a variety of formats in all areas of practice.
  • Evaluates own Paramedic practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules and regulations.
  • Utilizes appropriate resources to plan and provide Paramedic services that are safe, effective, and financially responsible.
  • Participates in committees, shared governance, or other facility decision making activities.
  • Practice in an environmentally safe and healthy manner
  • Models the mission, vision, values, standards of excellence and goals of the atrium health system.
  • Supports and contributes to the patient centered care philosophy by understanding that every teammate is a caregiver whose role is to meet the needs of the patient.
  • Independently initiates advanced practice procedures to provide improved patient outcomes depending on job and scope of practice such as video laryngoscopy, (BAID) Blind airway insertion device, needle chest decompression, central line placement (EJ), intraosseous placement, and initiation/titration of pharmacological agents.
  • Initiates and sets up ventilation equipment. Operates, assesses, and manages patient airway support, ventilator settings and equipment.
  • Ensures patient care equipment is in proper working order and all supplies are present by utilizing daily check-off sheets and reporting any known issues
  • Ensures that the ambulance patient care area is clean, restocked, and kept in a neat and orderly condition at the beginning of each shift and when necessary to maintain a mission ready status.
  • Must be capable of handling equipment challenges and failures without support of internal hospital resources.
  • Obtains necessary signatures and paperwork for each transport
  • Thoroughly documents medical care and treatments of patients in the EHR.
  • Must maintain annual compliance in education related to specialty area and/or primary base location outside of typical Paramedic practice.
    • Simulation lab
    • Mechanical Ventilator Management/Lab
    • Certified Emergency Vehicle Operations
    • Sleep Deprivation/Just Culture/Stress Management
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, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
  • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
  • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
  • Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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Advocate Healthcare, based in Oak Lawn, Illinois, United States, is a leading figure in the health care industry. Accessible via their official website, 'advocatehealth.com', this organization provides a wide variety of medical services and treatment options. Founded in 1995 through a merger of Evangelical Health Systems Corporation and Lutheran General HealthSystem, Advocate Healthcare has grown exponentially over the years. Now, it operates more than 400 sites of care, including 12 hospitals that encompass 11 acute care hospitals, the state’s largest integrated children’s network, five Level I trauma centers, and three Level II trauma centers. Upholding their values of equality, compassion, excellence, partnership and stewardship, Advocate Healthcare's mission is centered on building lifelong relationships with patients by delivering the best health outcomes and highest level of service through an integrated approach to care and wellness.

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Hospitals and health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Charlotte, NC, US

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