Paramedic: 24/7 Emergency Medical Response Specialist

Halifax County Government; North Carolina; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Halifax County Government seeks a Paramedic capable of responding to emergency calls, assessing illness or injury, and prioritizing care. The role includes administering medications and IVs, inserting airways, and transporting patients to medical facilities in accordance with physician instructions.

Requirements include a NC Paramedic credential, NC driver’s license, and completion of NCCEMS-approved training; CIT and NIMS certifications must be obtained within six months of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• North Carolina Paramedic credential required.
• CIT training within six months of hire.
• NIMS 100, 200, 700 and 800 certifications within six months of hire.
• Valid driver’s license in North Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency calls at the paramedic level to assess illness/injury and set care priorities.
• Administer medications and IV solutions; insert airways as indicated.
• Transport patients to appropriate medical facilities and provide related tasks as required.

Skills

Emergency response

Paramedic level decision making

Medical procedures

IV administration

Education

High school diploma or GED

North Carolina Paramedic credential

CIT training

NIMS 100

NIMS 200

NIMS 700

NIMS 800

NC driver’s license

Job description

Halifax County Government seeks a Paramedic capable of responding to emergency calls, assessing illness or injury, and prioritizing care. The role includes administering medications and IVs, inserting airways, and transporting patients to medical facilities in accordance with physician instructions.

Requirements include a NC Paramedic credential, NC driver’s license, and completion of NCCEMS-approved training; CIT and NIMS certifications must be obtained within six months of hire.