Paramedic Specialist - Emergency Department
Oxford, NCFull-time$17.49/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed today
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The Paramedic Specialist works under the Emergency Department Medical Director within a defined scope of practice that includes patient care, observation, specified treatments and procedures, safety, and communication. The role collects relevant data within the paramedic’s certified scope and reports physical, clinical, and psychosocial findings to the Charge/Care RN and ED duty physician. The position follows applicable National Patient Safety Goals and CMS guidelines.
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Paramedic Specialist – Emergency Department Location: Granville Health System, Oxford, NC
About Granville Health System:
For over a century, Granville Health System has been at the forefront of quality healthcare. To cater to the evolving needs of its community, Granville Health System has extended its services throughout Granville County, ensuring convenient medical care access for its residents. The Granville Health System main campus can be found at 1010 College Street, Oxford, North Carolina. For more details, visit GHS online at www.ghsHospital.org .
About Oxford, NC
Oxford, NC is a charming and welcoming community that offers a perfect blend of small-town charm and modern convenience, making it an ideal place to live and work. Located just about 30 miles north of Durham and 40 miles from Raleigh. The region enjoys a mild, four-season climate with warm summers, crisp autumns, blooming springs, and gentle winters—perfect for enjoying the area's outdoor activities year-round. With a thriving local economy, excellent healthcare facilities, and a strong sense of community, its historic downtown, scenic parks, and proximity to the Research Triangle ensure a balanced lifestyle with both professional and personal fulfillment.
Position Overview:
The Paramedic Specialist functions under the direction of the Emergency Department Medical Director. The Paramedic Specialist operates within a defined scope of practice that includes patient care and observation; specified treatments and procedures; provision of environmental and personal safety; effective communication. The Paramedic Specialist will adhere to National Patient Safety Goals and CMS guidelines as appropriate based on the level of patient contact this position requires. The Paramedic Specialist will also be responsible to collect pertinent data within their certified scope of responsibilities and effectively/efficiently report physical, clinical, psychosocial, etc., findings to the Charge/Care RN and ED duty physician.
Position Highlights:
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Schedule : 36 hours per week, Mid shift hours (1000-2000, 1100-2300, or 1500-0300)
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Starting Rate: $17.49 + per hour (commensurate with experience)
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Shift Differentials: $2.50 - $5.00 per hour
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Retirement Benefits: NC Local Government Pension Plan (5-year vesting period if full time)
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Loan Forgiveness: Eligible employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
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Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and various supplemental benefits available, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, continuing education and professional development opportunities
Qualifications:
Graduate of an accredited Paramedic Program with current North Carolina EMT-P Paramedic certification is required. A minimum of 1-year recent clinical experience in an emergency care setting to include: Emergency Services and/or Intensive Care Units (mobile of facility based.) preferred. Knowledgeable in the current practices and competencies of hospital based paramedic care. BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications are required. The Handle with Care Certificate must be obtained within six (6) months of hire and maintained as current thereafter. Attend, at a minimum, 24 hours of continuing education annually. NREMT-P preferred.
Apply Today:
If you're a dedicated Paramedic looking for a position with a focus on work-life balance and the opportunity to make a difference, we encourage you to apply for this position with Granville Health System.
How this job compares
Set against the 1,433 open Paramedic jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$17.49/hr
- US median$24–34/hr554 hourly ranges
This rate, $17.49/hr, is 42% below the US median midpoint ($30/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Paramedic hourly ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 49 open Paramedic jobs in North Carolina and 1,433 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in North Carolina
- UNC Health Care9 open
- Advocate Health8 open
- HCA Healthcare7 open
- Experience
- Paramedic postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (536 postings).
- Education
- 6 of the 1,433 open Paramedic jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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