EMT Paramedic-Full Time

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

Job summary

Anson County in North Carolina seeks an EMT Paramedic for a full-time role in the Emergency Medical Services unit. You will perform paramedic-level life support, stabilize patients, and provide advanced care on-site and while en route to area hospitals.

The position requires a high school diploma and possession of EMT Paramedic certification, with drug screening and background checks, and E-Verify for all employees. Open until filled.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess Emergency Technician certification at the Paramedic level.
• Drug screen and background check required. All employees are E-Verified.

Responsibilities

• Provide paramedic level life support and advanced care on-site and during transport.
• Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls and transport patients to hospitals.
• Exercise independent judgment per protocols and under supervision as required.
• Work in accordance with EMT procedures and medical director-approved protocols.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

EMT-Paramedic certification

Job description

Emergency Medical Services-EMS

EMT Paramedic- Full Time

Salary Grade: 65 (Hiring $59,820.80)

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

Description

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.