EMT Paramedic Pool 2026

Rockingham County is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with federal and state statutes regarding discrimination in employment. Performs intermediate technical work providing paramedic level emergency medical care, maintains files, records, reports, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the EMS Lieutenant. Benefits Paid Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance Onsite wellness/medical clinic Onsite fitness center Retirement Flexible Spending Paid Vacation, Sick & Holidays Bereavement Community Service Leave Weekends Off (varies by position) Flexible Work Schedules & Telework Options (varies by position) Tuition Reimbursement 401-K & 457 Plans with county match up to 1% of base salary Provides emergency and non-emergency care to residents and visitors of the County; operates equipment and administers first aid; performs the duties of an EMT Paramedic, transports victims to emergency care facility and documents findings. Responds to emergency calls which might require advanced life support. Provides emergency medical care in accordance with established guidelines and written and verbal instructions from physicians. Determines extent of illness or injury and establishes priorities for required care. Provides various treatment techniques including airway management, intravenous therapy, drug administration, cardiac monitoring and defibrillating and electrocardiogram strip interpretation. Transmits vital patient information and telemetry data to receiving medical care Facility. Observes patient in route and administers additional care as needed. Completes and files documentation on calls. Prepares reports and other types of correspondence. Inspects and performs preventive maintenance on assigned apparatus and equipment. Participate in continuing education activities and maintaining certification hours.

SUPERVISION:

Received: Works under the Supervision of the EMS Lieutenant. Supervision Given: (If supervisor list positions supervised) Position has no supervisory responsibilities.

INTERPERSONAL CONTACT

Effectively communicate verbally and nonverbally with patients, providers, and family members. Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills. Be an active listener. Empathetic and compassionate. RECRUITMENT STANDARDS (Core Competencies) Problem solving skills. Medical knowledge. Effectively handle situations in an emergency. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Thorough knowledge of division policies and procedures. General knowledge of County policies and procedures. General knowledge of applicable local, and State laws, rules and regulations governing emergency medical services. Thorough knowledge of the principles of anatomy and physiology. Thorough knowledge of the principles and techniques of emergency care, including diagnosis, proper treatment, and transportation. Thorough knowledge of the equipment and supplies employed in the emergency care of patients. Thorough knowledge of preparing detailed reports and other types of correspondence. Thorough knowledge of the use of standard office equipment and associated software. Thorough knowledge of the street and road system and physical layout of the County. Skill in diagnosing a victim's condition and applying emergency medical care. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form. Ability to make arithmetic computations. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, associates, patients and their families, other emergency service agencies and the General public. Physical Activities, Visual Acuity, and Working Conditions for this Position Climbing - Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion. Balancing - Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. This factor is important if the amount and kind of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium. Stooping - Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles. Kneeling - Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees. Crouching - Bending the body downward and forward by bending legs and spine. Crawling - Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet. Reaching - Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. Standing - Remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time. Walking - Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another. Pushing - Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward. Pulling - Using upper extremities to exert force to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion. Lifting - Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles. Fingering - Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with whole hand or arm as in handling. Grasping - Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. Feeling - Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips. Talking - Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; those activities where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. Hearing - Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communications, and making fine discriminations in sound. Repetitive Motions- Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands and/or fingers. Physical Requirements of This Position Heavy Work - Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Visual acuity requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision. Employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices and/or assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes. The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position Employee is subject to inside environmental conditions: Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Employee is subject to outside environmental conditions: No effective protection from weather. Employee is subject to both environmental conditions: Activities occur inside and outside. Employee is subject to extreme cold: Temperatures typically below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions such as wind and humidity. Employee is subject to extreme heat: Temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions such as wind and humidity. Employee is subject to noise: There is sufficient noise to cause Employee to shout to be heard above the ambient noise level. Employee is subject to vibration: Exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body. Employee is subject to hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals. Employee is subject to atmospheric conditions: One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation. Employee is subject to oils: There is air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids. Employee is required to wear a respirator. Employee frequently is in close quarters, crawl spaces, shafts, manholes, small, enclosed rooms, small sewage and water line pipes and other areas, which could cause claustrophobia. Employee is required to function in narrow aisles or passageways. Employee is exposed to infectious diseases. Employee is required to function around prisoners or institutional patients. None: Employee is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (typical office or administrative work). Minimum Education and Experience High school diploma or GED and minimal experience in emergency medical services, or equivalent combination of education and experience. License or Certification Requirements Possession of NC Paramedic, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support certifications upon hire. Valid driver's license in the State of North Carolina. #J-18808-Ljbffr Rockingham-County,-Nc