Paramedic

To perform life support, stabilization procedures and emergency medical care on a twenty-four-hour shift in the Fire/Rescue/EMS Department. Responsible for providing Paramedic level care to patients at the accident or illness scenes and general emergency response duties to a wide variety of incidents. Work involves preparing all apparatus and equipment for responding to EMS calls and vehicle maintenance.

NOTE:

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as needed to meet the needs of the organization.

• Performs complex diagnostic and medical procedures including, but not limited to: intravenous cannulation, endotracheal intubation, recognition of cardiac arrhythmias and administration of various medications.
• Drives and operates ambulance or other apparatus as assigned and/or operates as a member of paramedic engine or paramedic truck company.
• Accurately completes written and verbal reports on patient care to hospital emergency departments.
• Performs a thorough daily inspection of the apparatus to which he/she is assigned;
  Notifies station officer of any condition requiring repair or maintenance;
  Insures that the inventory of supplies and equipment is complete;
  Assures that apparatus, equipment and records are maintained and in good order.
• Comprehends and documents complete and accurate patient histories.
• Checks medications and equipment daily to ensure proper control and inventory.
• Participates in drills and training evolutions as directed.
• Cleans and performs general maintenance of EMS equipment and fire stations.
• Responds to scenes of accidents or acute illness for which emergency medical care has been requested.
• Required to transfer, lift and move patients while employing appropriate safety and lifting techniques.
• Participates in public education programs in schools, civic groups and other locations as requested.
• Conducts departmental training sessions on topics related to the employee’s job functions.
• Utilizes city computers for patient care documentation, record keeping, pre-incident planning and other job-related functions.
• Provides responses to fires and emergency calls;
  Administers life support techniques and procedures based on patient assessment, including all skills at the EMT Paramedic level.
• Operates emergency medical equipment, as certified.
• Participates in post-incident operations of cleaning and preparing equipment to a state of readiness.
• Completes necessary records and reports for emergency calls including information for billing documentation and legal accountability.
• Reports facility maintenance, radio, vehicle and equipment problems to appropriate level of authority.
• Performs routine maintenance and servicing of equipment including washing and waxing apparatus, checking batteries, checking fuel and oil levels;
  Checks EMS apparatus for proper stocking of equipment and supplies.
• Assists with fire inspections and fire hazard surveys.
• May drive/operate apparatus as qualified.
• Attends in‑service classes to maintain current knowledge of emergency medical technology.
• Responds to requests for Departmental assistance when off‑duty and when in a capacity to do so.
• Cleans furniture, fixtures and station interior;
  Conducts tours of the station and explains apparatus, equipment and procedures to the public.
• Participates in physical fitness training.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and NC and/or National Registered Paramedic.

If you have EMT A, but not National Registered Paramedic certification, you are required to:

Enroll in next available local Paramedic class. Must pass State Test within three (3) attempts.