What are the responsibilities and job description for the EMT Paramedic EMS FT position at Carteret General Hospital?
- JOB RELATIONSHIPS
- Responsible to Clinical Director, Assistant Clinical Director, Charge Nurse
- DEFINITION OF POSITION
- An Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic who performs duties related to the daily operation of Carteret Health Care Ambulance Service.
- QUALIFICATIONS
- Professional
- Current certification as an Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic in the State of North Carolina.
- Current approval to function at the EMT-Paramedic level in Carteret County as approved by the Carteret County ALS Medical Director.
- Current North Carolina drivers license with a safe driving record and preferred completion of an emergency vehicle-driving course.
- Knowledge of current trends and techniques related to Emergency Medical Services and responsibilities in providing ambulance services.
- BLS Healthcare Provider Certification
- EVOC or EVD
- ACLS
- ITLS/PHTLS must be obtained within one year of hire.
- PEPP or PALS
- Work Environment
- Hospital environment
- May include emergency department or any area of the hospital or hospital grounds
- May include risks to self as related to procedures or actions of others
- Outside environment
- Ambulance transports and movement of ambulances and maintenance Weather issues, highway safety
- May include risks to self as related to procedures or actions of others
- Risks associated with ambulance transports (non-emergent, emergent and 911 mutual aids)
- Hazardous material environment
- May include material in the hospital, brought into the hospital, etc.
- May include material not known such as those unknown hazards that could be on any ambulance response.
- Noise levels
- Vary greatly depending on the area of work.
- Hospital environment
- Professional
