Paramedic

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled work at the Paramedic level of certification in operating an approved mobile medical unit, rescuing victims and performing advanced emergency care including the administration of life sustaining treatment to patients on-site and while in route to hospital.
• Serve as a member of an ambulance crew and is responsible for the medical care administered to the patient, in accordance with established emergency medical procedures and techniques, but must exercise considerable independent judgment in assessing the condition of patients and applying short-term relief.
• Serve as medic in charge on calls; as required, directs care and response and provides patient care; as needed, directs work of assigned EMT’s and Advanced EMT’s; provides training and mentoring of newer employees.
• Perform complex procedures and requirements such as use of paralytic and sedative agents; performing surgical airway procedures; performing manual defibrillation; and performing other specialized procedures.
• Perform patient assessment and life support techniques in accordance with the approved protocols including airway management and cardiopulmonary resuscitation; treatment of injuries to various parts of the body; assisting in normal and abnormal childbirth; lifting and moving patients for transfers to medical facilities, extrication of patients from confined areas, and other procedures within county protocols.
• Complete full patient care documentation during and after calls for service including information for billing documentation, and legal accountability.
• Participate in a continuous training program to maintain certification and improve competence in medical technical work and operation.
• Familiarize street and road patterns, and networks of the County in order that future runs may be made with minimum difficulty and delay.
• Inspect and test response vehicles and their emergency equipment, maintaining proper inventory of equipment and supplies.
• Clean and sanitize equipment daily; ensure they are in proper and good working order.
• Assist with the direction and control during disaster situations.

Requirements

• An equivalent combination of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• A valid driver’s license for state of residence.
• Certification by the North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services as a Paramedic and current CPR certification, or ability to obtain.
• ACLS; ITLS or PHTLS; PALS, PEPP, or NRP certification preferred.

Qualifications

• An equivalent combination of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Benefits

• County benefit package includes health insurance, retirement, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave.

Pay

$54,067 – $56,770 depending on qualifications, not including scheduled overtime.

Schedule

24-Hour shifts; inclusive of nights, weekends and holidays.