Carolina Air Care Hiring Event | UNC Hospitals (4/4/23)

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!

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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.