EMT, Advanced EMT, or Paramedic PT

About the role

Performs complex technical work administering non-emergency and/or emergency medical care in the pre-hospital setting and transportation of the sick and injured to the hospital.

Responsibilities

• Responds to calls for non-emergency and/or emergency medical assistance; and operates emergency vehicles to transport patients.
• Provides initial medical assessment and treatment to patients. Treatment includes basic and may include advanced life support treatment; in accordance with established procedures and medical protocols.
• May dispense medication to patients according to protocols; depending on level of certification.
• Completes forms and reports concerning all events and activities surrounding patient medical care.
• Ensures the proper functioning of all emergency medical equipment and vehicles through regular checks.
• Ensures adequate inventory of medical supplies and equipment on emergency vehicles through regular checks; cleans and maintains emergency vehicles and reports damages.
• Maintains knowledge and skill in relation to new protocols; compliance procedures; GOG's and new equipment through continuing education and seminars.
• Coordinates with agencies that provide mutual aid.
• Maintains a clean base and ambulance.
• Provides outreach education in the community.
• Participates in pre-planning by researching; compiling and organizing data for future emergent situations (i.e. mass casualty incidents; airport emergencies; search and rescue and inter-agency response).
• Adheres to the department's safety rules and regulations.
• Meets minimum required hours worked per GOG's each quarter.
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

Requirements

• EMT: Valid North Carolina Driver License; NC EMT credential; Hazardous Material Operations; EVD; CPR and NIMS/ICS certifications.
• Advanced EMT: Valid North Carolina Driver License; NC Advanced EMT credential; Haz-Mat Operations certification; EVD; ACLS; ITLS; PALS; CPR and NIMS/ICS certifications.
• Paramedic (Part-Time): Valid North Carolina Driver License; NC Paramedic credential; Haz-Mat Operations certification; EVD; ACLS; ITLS; PALS; CPR and NIMS/ICS certifications.

Qualifications

• EMT: Graduation from high school and six months on‑the‑job training; or some emergency medical experience as an EMT; or experience in a related medical profession; or equivalent combination. Vocational/Technical EMT training and required 24 hours of continuing education annually.
• Advanced EMT: Graduation from high school and six months on‑the‑job training; or considerable emergency medical experience; or experience in a related medical profession; or equivalent combination. Vocational/Technical EMT‑Intermediate training and required 24 hours of continuing education annually.
• Paramedic (Part‑Time): Vocational/Technical Paramedic training or Associates degree in Emergency Medical Science; and some experience in a related medical profession; or equivalent combination. Required 30 hours of continuing education annually.

Skills

Thorough to comprehensive knowledge of the principles and techniques of emergency care; including diagnosis; proper treatment and transportation. Thorough to comprehensive knowledge of basic to advanced emergency medical and life‑sustaining techniques; including cardiac care; trauma and shock care; ventilation and other CPR techniques. Skill in the administration of emergency medical techniques and in the use of specialized equipment associated with basic to advanced life support. Skill in patient assessment. General knowledge of medical terminology. General knowledge of the geographic layout of the County. General knowledge of radio communications and 911 dispatching. General knowledge of infection control and OSHA guidelines. Skill in driving in emergency situations. Skill in the use of rescue tools and equipment. Skill in extrication techniques. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to communicate effectively; both orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees; physicians; associates; patients and their families; other emergency service agencies and the general public. At least general knowledge of computers and ability to enter data at required WPM.

Pay

$19.29 - $22.56 (starting salary based on qualifications and experience)

Schedule

Days of the week and hours vary.