Paramedic FT

County of Davidson; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Davidson in Virginia is seeking a Paramedic to provide emergency medical care. The successful candidate will respond to calls, conduct assessments, and ensure proper medical procedures are followed. They will participate in continuous education and maintain certifications.

Preferred qualifications include an Associate's degree in Emergency Medical Science and NC Paramedic Credential. This role requires physical endurance and the ability to lift heavy objects, working in various environmental conditions.

Qualifications

• Must perform life operational support functions such as climbing and lifting.
• Must possess visual acuity for operating a computer terminal.
• Thirty hours of continuing education annually is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide initial medical assessment and treatment to patients.
• Respond to calls for non-emergency and emergency medical assistance.
• Complete reports on patient medical care.

Skills

Comprehensive knowledge of emergency care principles

Skill in the administration of emergency medical techniques

Ability to communicate effectively

Skill in driving in emergency situations

Skill in patient assessment

Education

Vocational/Technical Paramedic training

Associate's degree in Emergency Medical Science

Job description

$24.69 - $31.48 Starting salary based on qualifications and experience.

Performs complex technical work administering non-emergency and/or emergency medical care in the pre-hospital setting and transportation of the sick and injured to the hospital.

An employee in this class is responsible for administering non-emergency and/or emergency medical care at the Paramedic level. Employees will work 12hour shifts and will be assigned either straight days or nights.

Illustrative Examples of Work

• Responds to calls for non-emergency and/or emergency medical assistance and operates emergency vehicles to transport patients.
• Provides initial medical assessment and treatment to patients, including basic and advanced life support treatment, in accordance with established procedures and medical protocols; dispenses medication to patients according to protocols.
• Completes forms and reports concerning all events and activities surrounding patient medical care.
• Provides guidance and direction to students and new Emergency Medical employees.
• Ensures the proper functioning of all emergency medical equipment and vehicles through regular checks.
• Ensures adequate inventory of medical supplies and equipment on emergency vehicles through regular checks; cleans and maintains emergency vehicles and reports damages.
• Maintains knowledge and skill in relation to new protocols, compliance procedures, GOG's and new equipment through continuing education and seminars.
• Coordinates with agencies that provide mutual aid.
• Maintains a clean base and ambulance.
• Provides outreach education in the community.
• Participates in pre-planning by researching, compiling and organizing data for future emergent situations (e.g., mass casualty incidents, airport emergencies, search and rescue and inter‑agency response).
• Adheres to the department's safety rules and regulations.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Recruitment and Selection Guidelines – Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and techniques of emergency care, including diagnosis, proper treatment and transportation.
• Comprehensive knowledge of basic and advanced emergency medical and life‑sustaining techniques, including cardiac care, trauma and shock care, ventilation and other CPR techniques.
• Skill in the administration of emergency medical techniques and in the use of specialized equipment associated with advanced life support.
• Skill in patient assessment.
• General knowledge of medical terminology.
• General knowledge of the geographic layout of the County.
• General knowledge of radio communications and 911 dispatching.
• General knowledge of infection control and OSHA guidelines.
• General knowledge of computers.
• Skill in driving in emergency situations.
• Skill in the use of rescue tools and equipment.
• Skill in extrication techniques.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, physicians, associates, patients and their families, other emergency service agencies and the general public.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to physically perform life operational support functions such as climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, and repetitive motions.
• Must be able to perform very heavy work exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, or 50 pounds of force frequently, or 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Must possess visual acuity for operating a computer terminal, reading, visual inspection of small defects, and equipment operation.
• May be subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, noise, vibration, hazards, chemicals, fumes, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation, oils, or exposure to high heat.
• May be required to wear a respirator.
• May be required to work in close quarters, crawl space, shafts, man holes, small enclosed rooms, sewage and water line pipes, or narrow aisles or passageways.
• May be subject to contact with potentially infectious bodily fluids.

Education and Experience

• Vocational/Technical Paramedic training.
• Associate's degree in Emergency Medical Science, and some experience in a related medical profession, or an equivalent combination of education and experience (preferred).
• Thirty hours of continuing education annually.

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid North Carolina Driver License.
• NC Paramedic Credential or a Paramedic Credential from another state or National Registry with ability to obtain reciprocity in North Carolina at Paramedic Level.
• ACLS, PALS, CPR and NIMS/ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800 (preferred or able to obtain in first year of employment).