EMT Paramedic

EMT-Paramedic Position

The primary purpose of this position is to provide emergency first-aid and medical treatment and respond to emergency rescue situations involving bodily injury or potential loss of life.

Essential functions of the position include maintaining readiness and serving as a crew member responding to emergency medical calls and administering medical stabilization to patients in the field. The role also involves providing service and medical care in the context of medical emergencies that follow established protocols.

Additional duties include collecting, communicating, and accurately documenting information about the medical emergency to further quality patient care; delivering complete and timely reports to hospital staff and assuring patient privacy. The position also requires administering medical care to patients in the event that other members of the crew are classified as Emergency Medical Technician or Advanced Emergency Medical Technician.

Other responsibilities include administering fluids and drugs to patients in route to hospital, starting and maintaining intravenous infusion; performing pulmonary ventilation and obtaining blood for laboratory analysis. The role also involves administering emergency cardiac care as well as other advanced emergency medical treatments such as administering drugs parenterally, orally, or topically; obtaining blood; and performing pulmonary ventilation.

Study and participate in training in the methods and techniques for emergency medical care and ambulance service/operation to improve knowledge and skills. Study street and road patterns and networks of the County in order that future runs may be made with minimum difficulty and delay. Respond to non-emergency calls such as requests to transport patients from hospitals to their homes or from a local medical facility to a specialized medical center.

Assist in the inspection and maintenance of vehicles and equipment used in emergency medical service. Test and maintain medical instruments such as mechanical CPR units, defibrillators, oxygen tanks, masks, gauges, and regulators. Act as preceptor for state wide pre-hospital education program by mentoring and evaluating student performance as a Paramedic or EMT trainee. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum education, training, and/or experience required at time of hire includes graduation from high school or equivalent, supplemented by required course work in emergency medical techniques; or an equivalent combination of experience and training. Must be 21 years of age or older. Additional training and experience: Experience in emergency medical service work preferred.

License or certification required by statute or regulation includes certification as a Paramedic by the North Carolina Office of EMS and the Medical Care Commission. Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the state of residence.

Knowledge, skills, abilities, and other abilities include knowledge of basic and advanced emergency medical procedures and techniques. Knowledge of equipment and supplies employed in the emergency care of patients and victims of accidents. Knowledge of procedures in extrication, movement of patients, rescue techniques, transportation, and psychological needs of a patient. Knowledge of life support techniques of patients in the field. Knowledge of County geography and of the location of roads and streets within the County. Skill in diagnosing a victim's condition and applying emergency medical care. Ability to respond quickly and calmly to emergency situations. Ability to operate an emergency vehicle in a safe manner. Ability to lift substantial weight. Ability to deal tactfully, courteously, and firmly with the general public.