EMT Paramedic

Forsyth County; Winston (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Forsyth County Department of Emergency Services is seeking dedicated paramedics to join our team. Paramedics provide advanced medical care, transport patients to facilities, and perform rescue operations with strong judgment in high-stress environments.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED with EMT experience or an associate’s degree in emergency medical care; EMT-Paramedic certification and a valid NC driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and one year EMT experience or an associate’s degree in emergency medical care.
• EMT-Paramedic certification is required.
• Must have a valid NC driver’s license; substitutions may apply with higher education.

Responsibilities

• Responds to emergency calls as ambulance driver or attendant.
• Provides necessary rescue work and emergency medical care; transports to facilities.
• Starts and maintains intravenous infusions; administers meds as trained.
• Maintains ambulance and equipment in proper working order.
• Acts as Preceptor for new employees and students; conducts talks on EMS when needed.

Skills

EMT experience

Calm under pressure

Decision making

Teamwork

Interpersonal communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in emergency medical care

EMT-Paramedic certification

Job description

Summary

Forsyth County Department of Emergency Services is seeking dedicated and passionate first responder heroes to join our team as Paramedics. Paramedics perform skilled work in rescuing the sick or injured and provide advanced medical care and transportation.
Paramedics drive an ambulance to the scene of an emergency and apply necessary first-aid to sick or injured persons, and transport persons to a medical facility. Performs advanced lifesaving techniques assigned to the EMT-Paramedics by the N.C. Office of Emergency Medical Services. Tact, courtesy, and firmness are required in dealing with sick or injured persons and with the general public. Work is performed in accordance with established emergency medical procedures and techniques, but the employee must exercise considerable independent judgment in diagnosing a victim's condition and applying short-term relief. Work is performed under general supervision and is evaluated by the employee's ability to respond effectively to emergency situations.

Examples of duties

• Working knowledge of emergency medical procedures and techniques.
• Working knowledge of equipment and supplies employed in the emergency care of patients and victims of accidents.
• Working knowledge of city and county geography and location of roads and streets, hospitals and nursing homes.
• Working knowledge of radio communications equipment.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
• Ability to drive an ambulance safely under various weather conditions.
• Ability to deal with patients, their families and others courteously and firmly when necessary.
• Ability to lift substantial weight.
• Skilled in diagnosing a victim's condition and apply emergency medical care.

Qualifications

Graduation from high school or GED and one year of EMT experience or an associate's degree in emergency medical care. Certification by the NC Department of Human Resources Office of EMS and the NC Board of Medical Examiners as an EMT-Paramedic required. Must have a valid NC driver's license. A higher education level may be considered as a substitution for all or part of the experience requirement.

Supplemental information

• Responds to emergency calls as an ambulance driver or attendant.
• Performs necessary rescue work, administers necessary emergency medical care, and transports persons to appropriate medical facilities.
• Starts and maintains intravenous infusion; administers various solutions, drugs, intravenous injections.
• Performs gastric suction and pulmonary ventilation and related skills and techniques.
• Maintains ambulance, equipment, and supplies in proper working order.
• Performs related work as necessary.
• Acts as Preceptor for new employees and students.
• Gives talks on emergency medical services at schools.
• Conducts tours of station as requested.
• Cleans ambulances and stations.
• Studies street and road patterns of the County.
• Participates in a continuous training program in technical medical work and in ambulance service and operation.
• Maintaining a specific license such as a driver's license in good standing, without a lapse or loss of a privilege to drive in compliance with North Carolina law, and in compliance with applicable DOT standards for commercial motor vehicle drivers if required to perform the duties assigned to the position.