Paramedic

City of Santa Fe Springs; Elizabethtown (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan (NCSRS)

Job summary

Bladen County seeks an Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic to operate an approved mobile medical unit, rescue victims, and administer emergency care during transport to a hospital.

The role includes responding to scenes, applying medical treatment, and transporting patients while managing exposure risks and complying with county policies.

Qualifications

• Must hold NC EMT-Paramedic certification and a valid NC driver’s license.
• Current CPR, ITLS or PHTLS, ACLS and PALS certifications are required.
• ITLS or PHTLS certification preferred; ITLS is an accepted credential.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls.
• Provide appropriate medical treatment and transport to medical facilities.
• Work under supervision and be evaluated on quality and effectiveness of duties.

Skills

Policy knowledge

Public relations

Physical endurance

Education

EMT-Paramedic certification

NC driver’s license

CPR certification

ITLS or PHTLS certification

ACLS

PALS

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

An employee in this classification performs the duties of an Emergency Medical Technician at the Paramedic level; operating an approved mobile medical unit, rescuing victims and administering appropriate emergency medical care to patients while enroute to a hospital.

DUTIES

Employee is responsible for 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. Employee is exposed to the normal hazards of emergency rescue work, including risk of exposure to infectious diseases and blood-borne pathogens. Work is performed under general supervision and is reviewed through observation, reports, and discussion concerning the quality and effectiveness of duties and responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Must have Knowledge of occupational and county policies. Ability to promote good public relations and work with citizens, doctors and hospital employees; ability to perform the physical activities required, to include, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pulling, stooping, walking and other physical exertions of 300 pounds of force with assistance.

Education And Experience Requirements

Certification by the North Carolina Medical Examiners Board as an Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic

Possess a valid North Carolina driver’s license.

• Certification by the North Carolina Medical Examiners Boards as a Paramedic
• Current certifications in CPR
• NIMS certifications 100, 200, 700, and 800.
• Possess ACLS, PALS and CPR Certification.
• International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) or Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) certification
• High school diploma or GED

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Bladen County will employ only those individuals who are US citizens, or legal aliens authorized to maintain employment in the United States.

BLADEN COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

Bladen County prides itself on having a competitive, productive workforce. For our full time employees Bladen County offers a wide range of benefits, including healthcare, supplemental plans and retirement programs and (12) twelve paid holidays.

Health

We offer the NC State Health Plan. The provider is Aetna Medical Insurance. Employee has the option to elect to purchase or PlusPlan (70/30 ) or the ProPlan (80/20 ).

Voluntary Plans

Employees may choose from a variety of plans arranged through UNUM, Guardian, Mutual of Omaha and Aflac. These include Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity plans, Dental, and Vision plans. In addition we offer Short-term disability and FSA (Flex Spending Account).

Life Insurance

The County provides $10,000 Basic Life insurance for employees. An employee may choose to purchase additional voluntary term life insurance.

Retirement

We participate on the N.C. Local Government Employees' Retirement System. Employees are required to contribute 6% of gross wages toward their account.

401(k) and 457

are supplemental retirement plans administered by Empower.

Vacation Leave

Employees accrue annual leave monthly and may use accrued leave upon approval after the probationary period is completed. Years of service transferred from eligible NC Governmental Agencies (written documentation required) and the employee’s work schedule are used to determine the rate of earning.

Petty Leave

Employees earn fourteen (14) hours per calendar year. May use in increments of 15 minutes. Leave is pro-rated based as of date of hire in the first calendar year of employment. Petty leave must be used within the calendar year.

Longevity Pay

The County offers longevity pay to employees with 5 years of continuous service.