EMT Paramedic-Full Time

County of Anson; Wadesboro (NC); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Anson seeks a full-time EMT-Paramedic to join the Emergency Medical Services. The role performs paramedic-level life support, stabilization, and advanced emergency care on-site and during transport to area hospitals.

Responsibilities include responding to scenes, applying life-saving treatment, and transporting patients under established EMS protocols, with supervision and peer review.”

Qualifications

• Paramedic-level life support certification required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls.
• Provide advanced life support and patient care on-site and en route to hospital.
• Stabilize and transport patients following EMT-paramedic protocols.
• Work under supervision with peer review and medical director-approved protocols.

Skills

Paramedic certification

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Emergency Medical Services-EMS

EMT Paramedic- Full Time

Salary Grade: 65 (Hiring $59,820.80)

Description

This employee performs paramedic level life support, stabilization procedures, and emergency medical care in the Emergency Medical Services unit of the County.

Performs emergency medical procedures at the certified paramedic level, performing professional advanced life support work in operating in approved mobile medical unit, rescuing victims and performing advanced emergency care including the administration of life sustaining treatment to patients on-site and while in route to area hospitals.

Work involves responding to the scene of emergency and non-emergency calls, applying necessary medical treatment to sick or injured persons, and transporting persons to a medical facility.

• Employees serve as a member of a response unit and are responsible for the medical care administered to the patient.
• Work requires considerable independent judgment in assessing the condition of patients and applying short-term relief.
• Employees are exposed to the normal hazards of emergency rescue work, including risk of exposure to human body fluids and infectious diseases, thus the work is subject to the OSHA requirements for blood borne pathogens.
• Work is performed in accordance with established EMT and medical procedures and under departmental and local medical director approved protocols.
• Work is performed under the supervision of a shift supervisor and is evaluated through peer review, conferences, observation, discussion of procedures at emergency scenes, and public feedback.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications: The position requires a High School Graduate or equivalent and possession of an Emergency Technician certification at the Paramedic level.

Additional Requirements: Drug screen and background check required. All employees are E-Verified.

Position closing date: Open until filled.