Paramedic , Ii - Shift

Cabarrus EMS is a progressive emergency services organization providing advanced paramedic-level care to the residents of Cabarrus County. Cabarrus County EMS prides itself on Innovation, Trust, Respect, Dedication, Compassion, and Excellent Patient Care. We respond to about 33,000 calls each year, and our service boasts a response time of 7.2 minutes, one of the best in the State of North Carolina.

Cabarrus County EMS is looking to fill several Full-time Paramedic positions. Do you have a passion to work with the public, a commitment to helping others and want to have a rewarding career that makes a difference? Now is your opportunity to join one of the finest EMS departments in North Carolina. Come work where “America Thrives”. Cabarrus EMS is a place where you can be you and thrive here.

Applicants are encouraged to apply early. The application review process will take place immediately and continue until filled. This recruitment may close any time with or without notice. Don't hesitate, apply today.

Compensation and placement level will be based on education and experience.

Paramedic (I)- $49,316.80 - $58,968.00. ($23.71 - $28.35 per hour) Grade 18

Senior Paramedic (II) - $54,371.20 - $65,000.00. ($26.14 - $31.25 per hour) Grade 20

Initial placement for new employees is customarily at entry level through 35% percentile.

Advantages of a career with Cabarrus County EMS include:

• Competitive pay
• Annual performance management merit increases
• 12-hour shift model with alternating 36 and 48 weeks
• Overtime eligible at time and a half (paid out biweekly)
• Paramedic grade program (Paramedic, Senior Paramedic, Master Paramedic)
• Work Life Balance
  -straight day or night shift assignment (no rotating)
• Holiday time accrual
• Vacation and sick leave
• Educational leave with reimbursement of tuition for approved job related courses
• Paid comprehensive continuing education program
• 5% employer-paid contribution to NC401K, with no employee match required
• Participation in the Local Government Employees Retirement System
• Free health Insurance for employees only (spouse and family plans are available)
• Health Plan with $0 Employee only Premium (spouse and family plans are available)
• HSA dollars up to $950
• County fitness center
• Dental, Vision, Short and Long term disability and supplemental insurance plans available
• Employee assistance program
• Paid membership in NC Association of Rescue and EMS
• Comprehensive patient care protocols
• State of the art equipment
• Ambulances replaced frequently to maintain new fleet
• One of the best average response times in the state
• Specialty teams
• Award winning service

Performs advanced technical work responding, rescuing, and transporting the sick and injured and administering emergency medical care at the paramedic level. Work is performed under the regular supervision of a Shift Supervisor. Depending on paramedic placement, daily guidance and direction concerning patient care is provided by either a Senior Paramedic, Master Paramedic, or Shift Supervisor.

Essential Functions / Typical Tasks:

• Responds to emergency calls as an ambulance driver or attendant.
• Performs emergency medical care in accordance with established written guidelines and verbal instructions from physicians.
• Determines extent of illness or injury and establishes priorities for required care.
• Transports persons to appropriate medical facilities.
• Completes a variety of forms and reports pertaining to activities.
• Maintains ambulance, equipment, and supplies in clean and proper working order.
• Attends training courses to update skills and improve proficiency.
• Assists with housekeeping, station maintenance, and routine office tasks.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

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Thorough knowledge of the principles of anatomy and physiology; of the principles and techniques of emergency care, including diagnosis, proper treatment, and transportation; of medications including actions, indications, contraindications, dosages, and methods of administration; of advanced airway maintenance procedures; of equipment, protocols, skills, and supplies employed in the emergency care of patients and victims of accidents; and of the street and road system and…