Community Care Paramedic

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This position operates emergency vehicles and is responsible for biomedical and other equipment necessary to provide patient and situational assessment, treatment, and transport in an emergency setting. Position requires 12-hour, rotating shifts each workweek, and also requires mandatory overtime. Duties And Responsibilities To successfully perform this position, an individual must be able to perform the following: Responds to emergency situations in a prompt, compassionate, and clinically excellent manner adapting, problem solving, and multi-tasking as necessary; examines, screens, treats, and coordinates health services for patients; provides post-hospital release follow up care including, but not limited to, monitoring medication, dressing changes, and checking vital signsAssesses the nature and extent of an illness or injury by obtaining relevant information from the patient, family, caretakers, bystanders, others, and surroundings, expertly providing appropriate treatment Performs patient care utilizing equipment and biomedical suppliesMaintains the inventory and supplies necessary for providing emergency medical servicesObserves, records, and reports the patient's conditions and reactions to drugs, treatments, and incidents to their assigned physicianMaintains, cleans, and inspects equipment, vehicles, including ambulances and facilities; decontaminates and disinfects equipment and vehicles after each patient encounterInteracts with and assists the general public in a respectful manner via telephone, email, or in person to provide support, information, and assistance with emergency medical services and health educationWorks while wearing personal protective equipment ("PPE") on all requests for services and wears additional PPE as necessary Maintains the proper certifications and licenses necessary to perform the duties of this position Performs other duties as required or assigned Required Education And Experience High School Diploma or GEDMinimum of three (3) years of experience in providing emergency medical services providing the necessary knowledge and skill to perform the duties of this position Special Requirements (upon Hire, Unless Otherwise Indicated) Valid North Carolina Driver's LicenseCertified ParamedicACLS, BCLS, and PALS CertificationsCommunity Paramedic Certification (within 1 year of hire) Physical Requirements, Working Conditions, And Occupational Exposures Standard vision requirements, with or without corrective lensesOccasionally spends time sitting, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, and tasting or smellingRoutinely lifts more than one hundred (100) poundsRoutinely spends time standing and walkingFrequently lifts up to one hundred (100) poundsFrequently spends time speaking or hearing, using hands or fingers to handle, feel, type, or text, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling, and engaging in repetitive motionsWorking in situations without following safety measures and not wearing appropriate personal protective equipment ("PPE") may result in situations that could result in incapacitating accidents or, on occasion, loss of lifeWorking conditions may include:Individuals are occasionally exposed to wet, humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and breathing apparatusIndividuals occasionally work in high, precarious placesIndividuals routinely work near moving mechanical partsIndividuals are routinely exposed to outdoor weather conditions and vibrationsIndividuals are frequently exposed to bloodborne pathogensSubjected to serious mental effort and potential stressful situations during day-to-day operationsFrequently subjected to loud noises Required Skills/Abilities Proficient in spoken and written EnglishAbility to express and exchange ideas through verbal communicationAbility to convey detailed instructions loudly, accurately, and/or quicklyAbility to receive detailed instructions or information through verbal communicationAbility to prepare and analyze written or computer dataAbility to engage in visual inspections involving small partsAbility to use measuring devicesAbility to fabricate or assemble parts within arm's lengthAbility to operate and use systems, technologies, motor vehicles (including ambulances), and machines required to perform duties of this position Ability to observe general surroundings and activitiesAbility to follow detailed guidelines, policies, and proceduresDemonstrates verbal and written communication and interpersonal skillsDemonstrates analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skillsUnderstanding of Community Paramedicine and PORT programs. Application Process: Burke County paper applications can be obtained at the Human Resources office, located at 200 Avery Ave. Morganton, NC, Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm; online applications are available at: www.burkenc.org. Completed applications should provide a complete work history, including a detailed and thorough list of job duties. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Burke County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services. Job Details Category Emergency Services Status Open Salary Hiring Range: $26.01 - $31.22 per hour Posted September 30, 2026 8:00 AM Closing Open Until Filled Tools Download ApplicationApply Online