Paramedic - Part Time

This is a part-time position.  Performs technical work providing emergency medical care, maintains records and files, prepares reports, and related work as apparent or assigned.  Work is performed under the supervision of the EMT-Lieutenant and EMT-Captain.EMT Paramedic:

• Provides emergency medical and Advanced Life Support to residents and visitors of the County.
• Maintains vehicles and equipment in a state of readiness.
• Determines extent of illness or injury and establishes priorities for required care; transmits vital patient information and telemetry data to receiving medical care facility.
• Provides various treatment techniques including airway management, intravenous therapy, drug administration, cardiac monitoring and defibrillating and electrocardiogram strip interpretation.
• Completes and files documentation on calls.
• Inspects and performs preventive maintenance on assigned apparatus and equipment, assists in cleaning station and grounds.
• Participates in continuing education activities and maintaining certification hours.

 

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and techniques of emergency care, including diagnosis, proper treatment and automobile extraction and transportation.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles of anatomy, physiology, and chemistry in relation to the body systems.
• Ability to obtain information from individuals involved, examine patients and determine nature, extent, or magnitude of illness or injury, and select appropriate medical procedures to be followed.
• Ability to perform treatments at incident scenes or in specially equipped vehicles according to scope of practice and established medical protocols.
• Ability to respond quickly and calmly in emergencies in stressful situations.
• Ability to work with a diverse socio-economic population based on the unique situations encountered.
• Ability to deal with stress and death and dying patients. Complies with regulations on the handling of the deceased, notifies authorities and arranges for protection of property and evidence at the scene.
• Thorough knowledge of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of the street system and geography of the County.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to keep records and prepare reports.
• Must be able to communicate and understand English verbally and written.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate with other first responders, and medical personnel at treatment facilities, to obtain information regarding history of events, treatments provided, and information for the on-going care of an individual, and to arrange for reception of individuals at other medical facilities.
• Ability to portray an extremely positive department image and positive attitude to all personnel, colleagues and customers.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, associates, and the public.
• Ability to provide exceptional customer service skills and abilities.
• Ability to maintain a high level of personal decorum and professional conduct.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license
• Must have current immunization/vaccinations records.
• North Carolina Office of EMS credential at a Paramedic level or the ability to obtain North Carolina Paramedic credential through legal recognition upon hire.

Salary : $22