Paramedic , II, III

Overview

The mission of Gaston County Emergency Medical Services (GEMS) is to preserve and enhance the quality of life for the residents and visitors of Gaston County by providing superior quality Emergency Medical Service. The duties listed below are not all of the duties that may be assigned but are those that are considered essential for an employee to perform.

• Provide supervision and technical medical support in the operational readiness of all EMS system responders with lesser certification.
• Responsible for the response and transport of emergency and non-emergency patients to appropriate medical facilities for the countywide Emergency Medical Services System. Responding to and assisting units that are lower certified and are requesting assistance. Direct emergency medical personnel at or below the EMT-Paramedic level in the delivery of patient care.
• Following and ensuring compliance with GEMS Standard Operating Procedures, GEMS Medical Protocols, and NCOEMS Regulations, specifically in the areas of patient care and transportation.
• Complete Patient Care Reports ensuring accuracy and supporting documentation is attached.
• Ensure unit is clean, stocked and in a maximum state of readiness at all times.
• In the absence of supervisor or other more senior medic, provide scene direction and coordination of EMS Operations when responding to a scene with the ability to assume direct coordination or command of EMS Operations, as needed.

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a valid NC EMT Paramedic or National Registry Paramedic certification.
• Current ACLS, PHTLS, PALS/PEPP, AMLS, and CPR certifications
• Valid driver's license with 3 or less points on driving record
• Experience and training in responding and controlling hazardous material incidents.

• ASLS certification
• NRP certification

• Associate's Degree - Paramedic II only
• Bachelor's Degree - Paramedic III only

All certifications MUST be attached to your application. Failure to attach certifications may result in your application being rejected.

Candidates selected will undergo a background check. The candidate selected must undergo and pass a drug screening test prior to employment.

In compliance with G.S. 153A-94.2 (b), if the position being filled requires an applicant for employment to work with children in any capacity, the County must require the applicant, if offered the position, to be subject to a criminal history record check conducted by the SBI. These checks must be performed in accordance with G.S.143B-1209.26, which authorizes the SBI to provide fingerprint-based state and national criminal record checks to cities and counties.