EMT Paramedic

Overview

Purpose of the position:

The primary purpose of this position is to provide emergency first-aid and medical treatment and respond to emergency rescue situations involving bodily injury or potential loss of life.

• Maintain readiness and serve as a crew member responding to emergency medical calls and administering medical stabilization to patients in the field.
• Provide service and medical care in the context of the medical emergency that follows established protocols.
• Collect, communicate and accurately document information about the medical emergency to further quality patient care; deliver complete and timely report to hospital staff and assure patient privacy.
• Administer medical care to patients in the event that other members of the crew are classified as Emergency Medical Technician or Advanced Emergency Medical Technician.
• Administer fluids and drugs to patients in route to hospital, start and maintain intravenous infusion; perform pulmonary ventilation and obtain blood for laboratory analysis.
• Administer emergency cardiac care as well as other advanced emergency medical treatments such as administering drugs parenterally, orally, or topically; obtaining blood; and perform pulmonary ventilation.
• Study and participate in training in the methods and techniques for emergency medical care and ambulance service/operation to improve knowledge and skills.
• Study street and road patterns and networks of the County in order that future runs may be made with minimum difficulty and delay.
• Respond to non-emergency calls such as requests to transport patients from hospitals to their homes or from a local medical facility to a specialized medical center.
• Assist in the inspection and maintenance of vehicles and equipment used in emergency medical service.
• Test and maintain medical instruments such as mechanical CPR units, defibrillators, oxygen tanks, masks, gauges and regulators.
• Act as preceptor for state wide pre-hospital education program by mentoring and evaluating student performance as a Paramedic or EMT trainee.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Graduation from high school or equivalent, supplemented by required course work in emergency medical techniques; or an equivalent combination of experience and training. Must be 21 years of age or older.

Experience in emergency medical service work preferred.

Certification as a Paramedic by the North Carolina Office of EMS and the Medical Care Commission. Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the state of residence.

• Knowledge of basic and advanced emergency medical procedures and techniques.
• Knowledge of equipment and supplies employed in the emergency care of patients and victims of accidents.
• Knowledge of procedures in extrication, movement of patients, rescue techniques, transportation and psychological needs of a patient.
• Knowledge of life support techniques of patients in the field.
• Knowledge of County geography and of the location of roads and streets within the County.
• Skill in diagnosing a victim's condition and applying emergency medical care.
• Ability to respond quickly and calmly to emergency situations.
• Ability to operate an emergency vehicle in a safe manner.
• Ability to lift substantial weight.
• Ability to deal tactfully, courteously and firmly with the general public.

This advertisement is for the purpose of developing a pool of ready applicants to fill multiple temporary and regular EMT-Paramedic positions. Full-time and part-time schedules available.