EMT Paramedic Job Durham area,North Carolina USA,Healthcare

This position performs technical work driving an ambulance, rescuing and transporting the sick and injured, administering emergency medical care, maintaining records and files, preparing reports, and does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the EMS Captain and/or EMS Major.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
General 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
Skills in diagnosing a victim's condition and applying emergency medical care
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, associates, patients and their families, other emergency service agencies, and the general public
Ability to keep records and prepare reports

Step 1

– Minimum Education and Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent from an appropriately accredited institution and Paramedic Certification and three (3) additional job-related certifications

Step 2

High School Diploma or equivalent form an appropriately accredited institution and Paramedic Certification and one (1) year of experience and four (4) additional job-related certifications OR
Associate Degree from an appropriately accredited institution and Paramedic Certification and four (4) additional job-related certifications

Step 3

High School Diploma or equivalent from an appropriately accredited institution and Paramedic Certification and two (2) years of experience and five (5) additional job-related certifications OR
Associate Degree from an appropriately accredited institution and Paramedic Certification and one (1) year of experience and five (5) additional job-related certifications OR
Bachelor’s Degree from an appropriately accredited institution and Paramedic Certification and five (5) additional job-related certifications

Step 4 (Paramedic First Class)

High School Diploma or equivalent from an appropriately accredited institution and Paramedic Certification and three (3) years of experience and (6) job-related certifications OR
Associate Degree from an appropriately accredited institution and Paramedic Certification and two (2) years of experience and (6) job-related certifications OR
Bachelor’s Degree from an appropriately accredited institution and Paramedic Certification and one (1) year of experience and (6) job-related certifications OR
Master’s Degree from an appropriately accredited institution and Paramedic Certification and (6) job-related certifications

Step 5 (Paramedic First Class)

High School Diploma or equivalent from an appropriately accredited institution and Paramedic Certification and four (4) years of experience and (7) job-related certifications OR
Associate Degree from an appropriately accredited institution and Paramedic Certification and three (3) years of experience and (7) job-related certifications OR
Bachelor’s Degree from an appropriately accredited institution and Paramedic Certification and two (2) years of experience and (7) job-related certifications OR
Master’s Degree from an appropriately accredited institution and Paramedic Certification and one (1) year of experience and (7) job-related certifications
AND
National Registry EMT-Paramedic OR
Critical Care Paramedic EMT Paramedic OR
2 Professional Development Certifications

Applications for EMT Basic and Advanced EMT will be considered if no qualified EMT Paramedic applicants are available. Starting hourly rate for EMT Basic is $23.30.

This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug screenings
Must pass post offer physical agility testing
Current Purified Protein Derivative (PPD) vaccination

This is heavy work requiring the exertion of 100…