Paramedic

Job Title

Scotland County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Technician

Location

1403 West Blvd, Laurinburg, NC

Salary

$43,614.00 - $47,975.00 Annually

Job Description

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. An employee in this class 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.

Examples of Duties

• Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls, providing advanced life support (ALS) care and patient transport
• Deliver emergency medical treatment and ensure safe, efficient patient care in the field
• Maintain required certifications and participate in ongoing training to stay current with protocols and procedures
• Complete accurate and timely documentation, including trip and patient care reports
• Inspect, clean, stock, and maintain ambulances, equipment, and EMS facilities
• Provide training support and public education on EMS and emergency preparedness as needed
• Assist other emergency service personnel and perform additional duties as assigned

Typical Qualifications

Must possess a valid Class C driver's license 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

Supplemental Information

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. Criminal 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.

Benefits

Scotland County offers a wide range of benefits, including healthcare, supplemental plans and retirement programs.

Health We offer a high-deductible health plan with a $5000 deductible (Single). This program includes a Health Savings Account (HSA). Employee only coverage is completely funded by the County, PLUS the County contributes $1200 to the HSA annually.

Dental Our dental plan provides for preventive services, such as cleanings each year, at 100%. There is a $25 deductible for other services. Basic services pays at 80% and other major services at 50%. The County contributes $14.47 per month for employee coverage.

Voluntary Plans Employees may choose from a variety of plans arranged through Mark III Benefits. These include AFLAC Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity plans; MetLife Group Cancer; MassMutual Whole Life; and Superior Vision plans. In addition we offer Short-term and Long-term disability.

Life Insurance The County provides $10,000 Basic Life insurance for employees. An employee may choose to purchase additional voluntary term life insurance.

Retirement Pension is offered through the N.C. Local Government Employees' Retirement System. Employees are required to contribute 6% of gross wages toward their account. The County also contributes at 14.40% (law enforcement 16.08%). 401(k) and 457 are supplemental retirement plans administered by Empower. For the 401(k) plan, employees contributing a minimum of 1% are eligible for the County contribution of 2.5% toward their account. Employees contributing at least 3% or greater are eligible for a County Contribution of 3%. Law Enforcement Officers receive a 5% County contribution. The 401(k) plan offers both pre-tax and Roth after-tax contributions. The 457 plan is tax-deferred with no minimum contribution requirements.

Longevity Pay The County offers longevity pay to employees with at least 5 years of continuous service.