Paramedic - Full Time

We are glad you are interested in joining our team and serving the citizens of Scotland County ! Scotland County employees work to improve the wellbeing and safety of citizens' lives. As a county employee you will work with others who value respect, teamwork, dependability, accountability, innovation and excellence. We offer flexible work scheduling and a full benefits package including medical insurance, vacation, paid holidays, and membership in the North Carolina retirement system.

• Performs skilled and technical work in operating an approved mobile medical unit, rescuing victims and administering appropriate emergency medical care to patients on-site and while in route to hospital
• Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls, providing advanced life support (ALS) care and patient transport
• Delivers emergency medical treatment and ensure safe, efficient patient care in the field
• Maintains required certifications and participate in ongoing training to stay current with protocols and procedures
• Completes accurate and timely documentation, including trip and patient care reports
• Inspects, cleans, stocks, and maintains ambulances, equipment, and EMS facilities
• Provides training support and public education on EMS and emergency preparedness as needed
• Assists other emergency service personnel and perform additional duties as assigned

• Graduation from high school and some experience as an EMT Paramedic or equivalent combination of experience
• 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 “Class C” driver’s license

• 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.

• Background Records check, drug screen, and references will be required for the successful candidate.
• All applications will be considered but not necessarily interviewed.
• Resume in lieu of a completed application is not acceptable.
• High school diploma or college degree must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
• We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and E-Verify Participant.