Carolina Air Care – Hiring Event
Nurses, Respiratory Therapists, Paramedics | UNC Hospitals
Tuesday, April 4, 2023 | 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Event Location: Tricenter Durham, 3500 N. Tricenter Blvd., Suite A, Durham, NC 27713
*Free parking is available
Carolina Air Care is where we Train with Purpose!
Many positions are eligible for incentives including commitment incentives, tuition loan forgiveness, and relocation assistance.
Come observe training in our High Fidelity Simulation Lab and see what we offer by working in critical care:
Difficult Airway Practice
SALAD Technique w/ Video Laryngoscopy
High Fidelity Resuscitation Practice
Discuss advanced practice skills such as:
RSI / DAI
Balloon Pump Management
Impella and ECMO Patient Management
Point of Care Ultrasound
Arterial Line Insertions
Progressive Protocols
Discover the difference with Carolina Air Care.
How do I qualify?
Paramedic – Ground Advanced Life Support Transport:
High school diploma or GED
NC Emergency Medical Technician–Paramedic or National Equivalent with ability to obtain NC Paramedic within 30 days of hire
National Registry Paramedic -Preferred for in-state but required within 12 months of hire
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
Pediatric Life Support (PALS) certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) provider certification
ITLS / PHTLS required within one year.
Valid NC Driver’s license in good standing or able to obtain prior to start* NC, VA, SC and TN are all acceptable
One (1) to three (3) years of experience as an EMT-Basic or similar
Paramedic – Ground Critical Care Transport:
High School diploma or GED
North Carolina EMT–Paramedic certification or National Equivalent with ability to obtain NC Paramedic within 30 days of hire
National Registry Paramedic -Preferred for in-state but required within 12 months of hire
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) provider certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) provider certification
Trauma certification such as ITLS, PHTLS or TNCC
Professional certification required with 18 months of hire – includes CCEMT-P (preferred), FPC, or CCP-C
Valid NC Driver’s license in good standing or able to obtain prior to start* NC, VA, SC and TN are all acceptable
Three (3) years of Paramedic experience in a high volume ALS-EMS service or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Experienced RN:
Graduation from a school of professional nursing
If hired after January 6, 2014, must be enrolled within four years of employment, and obtain a Bachelor’s degree with a major in Nursing or a Master’s degree with a major in Nursing within seven years of employment date
Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification
One (1) year of nursing experience.
Respiratory Therapist II – Pediatric Transport Team:
Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program
Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board. Must be registered (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care. BLS on hire. Must have either ACLS-Adults, NRP – NICU, PALS – PICU/Rex, CPFT – PFT, Advanced Practice certificate to administer moderate sedation in the Bronchoscopy Lab. Must maintain certification annually.
Two (2) years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret clinical information and technical procedures. Ability to document clinical information. Ability to effectively communication information and respond to questions from patients, physicians, family members, and other staff. Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Reasoning ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical situations.
Ready to Participate?
Step 1: RSVP by selecting the “Apply Now” button at the top or bottom of this page.
Step 2: Tricenter Durham (3500 N. Tricenter Blvd., Suite A, Durham, NC 27713) on April 4, 2023, any time between 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Free parking is available. Qualified providers will interview with Hiring Managers same day!
Why Join UNC Health?
Ranked #2 Best Hospital in North Carolina for 2022-23 by US News & World Report ‘America’s Best Hospitals’.
Great State benefit package, including your traditional benefits as well as parental leave, wellness programs and discounts, State of North Carolina retirement, and career advancement opportunities.
Tuition Waiver and Academic Assistance.
Join a leading academic health system that is state-wide in North Carolina.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.
This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System.
To apply for this job please visit jobs.unchealthcare.org.