EMT Paramedic

Emergency Medical Technician # Paramedic

Relationships: Responsible to Clinical Director, Assistant Clinical Director, Charge Nurse and Paramedic Supervisor.

Definition of Position: An Emergency Medical Technician # Paramedic who performs duties related to the daily operation of Carteret Health Care Ambulance Service. Serves as primary Cath Lab Transport. Flexes to the Emergency Department when not engaged with transport for the Cath Lab.

Qualifications:

• Professional: Current certification as an Emergency Medical Technician # Paramedic in the State of North Carolina.
• Current approval to function at the EMT-Paramedic level in Carteret County as approved by the Carteret County ALS Medical Director.
• Current North Carolina drivers license with a safe driving record and preferred completion of an emergency vehicle-driving course.
• Knowledge of current trends and techniques related to Emergency Medical Services and responsibilities in providing ambulance services.
• BLS Healthcare Provider Certification EVOC or EVD preferred.
• ACLS ITLS/PHTLS must be obtained within one year of hire.
• PEPP or PALS

Work Environment:

• Hospital environment
• May include emergency department or any area of the hospital or hospital grounds
• May include risks to self as related to procedures or actions of others
• Outside environment
• Ambulance transports and movement of ambulances and maintenance
• Weather issues, highway safety
• May include risks to self as related to procedures or actions of others
• Risks associated with ambulance transports (non-emergent, emergent and 911 mutual aids)
• Hazardous material environment
• May include material in the hospital, brought into the hospital, etc.
• May include material not known such as those unknown hazards that could be on any ambulance response
• Noise levels Vary greatly depending on the area of work