EMT- PRN

SCHEDULE:
As needed; will include some weekend and some holiday hours

Description: An employee in this class serves as a member of a crew responding to emergency and non-emergency medical calls, administering medical stabilization to patients in the field, and studying and training in the methods and techniques for emergency medical care.

Qualifications

Qualifications :
High school graduate, preferred. Required course work in emergency medical techniques; or an equivalent combination of experience and training. Experience in emergency service work, preferred.

Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate by the North Carolina Medical Board.

Certified BCLS

Possession of a valid driver’s license with solid history of safe driving issued by the state of North Carolina

Considerable knowledge of emergency medical procedures and techniques .

Ability to respond quickly and calmly to emergency situations.

Working knowledge of procedures in extrication, movement of patients, rescue techniques, transportation and psychological needs of a patient.

Relays information regarding patients to doctors and hospital personnel.

Prepares call reports and maintains records on patients treated

Acts in accordance with CCALS and NCOEMS policies and procedures

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Working knowledge of county geography and of the location of roads and streets within the county.

Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form.

Ability to safely operate an ambulance day or night in inclement weather.

Ability to lift substantial weight.

Ability to multi-task and provide care in a vast array of clinical settings.

Knowledge of the current literature, trends, and developments associated with EMS work.