Job Description

Performs basic and advanced life support, stabilization procedures, and emergency medical care at the paramedic level of training and certification and performs equipment operation duties on a twenty-four hour shift providing EMS services for the County.

Essential Duties and Tasks:

Provides responses to emergency calls and ambulance requests; operates emergency medical equipment, as certified.

Completes necessary records and reports for emergency calls including information for billing documentation, and legal accountability.

Assists with daily cleaning and inventorying of emergency equipment, supplies, fluids, administration sets and drugs.

Reports facility maintenance, radio, vehicle and equipment problems to appropriate level of authority.

Participates in cleaning and maintaining ambulance, equipment, station house and premises.

As a Paramedic

Performs patient assessment, basic and advanced life support treatment in accordance with protocols established by the department and the County\'s Medical Director; as certified, draws blood, administers approved medications; initiates intravenous fluids; performs pulmonary ventilations; administers CPR; provides airway management and cardiopulmonary resuscitation; oxygen administration; hemorrhage control; treatment for shock; bandaging and dressing injuries and splinting of fractures and dislocations; treatment of injuries to various parts of the body; provision of basic/advanced life support for medical injuries, assisting in normal and abnormal childbirth, treatment of injuries and burns; lifting and moving patients for transfer to a medical facility.

Transports patients to local and regional medical facilities, maintaining contact with medical staff while in transport and assuring care of patient.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Details:

Considerable knowledge of and skill in administering emergency medical procedures and techniques.

Considerable knowledge of anatomy and physiology.

Considerable knowledge of intravenous therapy and skill in recognizing adverse conditions.

Considerable knowledge of equipment and supplies employed in emergency care of patients and accident victims.

Considerable knowledge of County and City geography and locations of roads and streets.

Knowledge of the application of information technology to the work.

Skill in recognizing patient traumas and signs and symptoms of medical emergencies to determine appropriate treatment.

Skill in teamwork and collaborative conflict resolution.

Skill in customer service excellence.

Ability to serve as a team leader and train and mentor team members.

Ability to perform duties in accordance with established emergency medical procedures and techniques, medical protocols and standing orders.

Ability to work with a diverse socio-economic population, based on the unique situations encountered.

Ability to respond quickly and calmly in emergencies and stressful situations.

Ability to drive safely an ambulance in adverse conditions and according to motor vehicles laws.

Ability to communicate effectively in a tactful and firm manner with the public.

Ability to deal with stress and death and dying patients.

Ability to accurately record services provided on required forms.

Ability to work with co-workers, law enforcement personnel, fire and rescue squads, medical personnel, patients and the general public.

Ability to maintain vehicles, equipment, and facilities.

Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient contact.

Desirable Education & Experience - Graduation from high school and some experience as a EMT- Paramedic; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing and repetitive motions.

Must be able to perform very heavy work exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to lift objects.

Must possess the visual acuity to operate mobile equipment, monitor work site progress, and use measurement devices.

Special Requirements:

Possession of a North Carolina Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic certification.

Possession of North Carolina Hazardous Material Level I certification.

Possession of North Carolina Emergency Vehicle Driver certification.

Possession of ACLS, PALS or PEEP, BCLS, ITLS certifications.

Possession of a valid North Carolina \xe2\x80\x9cClass C\xe2\x80\x9d driver\'s license.

Application Special Instructions: Must attach required certifications

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