Part-Time AEMT (PRN)

Responsibilities

Provides emergency and non-emergency care to residents and visitors of the County; operates equipment and administers first aid; transports victims to emergency care facility; documents findings.

Responds to emergency calls which might require advanced life support. Provides emergency medical care in accordance with established guidelines and written verbal instructions from physicians. Determines extent of illness or injury and establishes priorities for required care. Transmits vital patient information and telemetry data to receiving medical care facility. Provides various treatment techniques including airway management, intravenous therapy, drug administration, cardiac monitoring and defibrillation. Observes patient in route and administers additional care as needed. Completes and files documentation on calls.

Inspects and performs preventive maintenance on assigned apparatus and equipment; assists in cleaning station and grounds.

Participates in continuing education activities and maintaining certification hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Completion of a certificate program, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• BCLS provider certification
• NCOEMS EMT – Intermediate credential
• NIMS ICS 100, 200 and 700 certifications
• CEVO certification
• HAZMAT Operations certification

Skills

• Thorough knowledge of the principles of anatomy and physiology
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and techniques of emergency care, including diagnosis, proper treatment and transportation
• Thorough knowledge of equipment and supplies employed in the emergency care of patients and victims of accidents
• Thorough knowledge of the street and road system and physical layout of the County
• Thorough knowledge of Ortivus Field Data software
• Ability to assess a victim's condition and apply emergency medical care
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to coordinate with other emergency service agencies
• Ability to communicate effectively with the general public
• Ability to keep records and prepare reports

Benefits

• Electronic Payroll Deposit: County employees are paid on a bi-weekly basis, totaling 26 pay periods each year. Paychecks are distributed through secure ACH direct deposit, available to all banks and credit unions. Deposits are scheduled so that funds are accessible by Friday morning on each payday.
• Credit Union: County Employees may be a member of the Civic Federal Credit Union. Local office is in Asheville. Learn more by visiting www.civicfcu.com.
• First Citizens Bank: First Citizens offers special bank packages for County Employees: checking with interest, no minimum balance on savings account, $500 towards closing costs on a First Citizens mortgage, and low introductory APR on balance transfers for various rewards. Learn more by visiting our local office in Brevard, located directly across the street from the County Administration Building.

Payroll & Banking

• Retirement: 401K – Empower Retirement – Voluntary Employee Contributions, rollovers from prior plans, etc. 457 – Nationwide Retirement Solutions – Voluntary Employee Contributions, rollovers from prior plans, etc.
• Local Discounts: County ID must be presented to receive discount

Contact Information

• This position requires extra hours from time to time. Will this present any problems if offered a position?
• In what time frame would you anticipate being able to complete the minimum 48 hours of orientation if offered a position?