EMS Paramedic

Paramedic

Person County Government is actively recruiting full-time Paramedics to join its Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Division—a team dedicated to providing high-quality, lifesaving care to the community.

Paramedics perform advanced and basic life support assessment, treatment, stabilization, and transport of patients in emergency and non-emergency situations. This position requires strong clinical judgment, technical proficiency, and the ability to remain calm and decisive in fast-paced, high-pressure environments. Paramedics play a critical role in patient care, working collaboratively with fellow EMS personnel, fire departments, law enforcement, hospitals, and other healthcare providers.

The starting salary will be determined with consideration given to both the candidate's educational background and relevant work experience. Must possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record per County policy. This position will have built-in overtime. The shift cycle is 24 hours on and 72 hours off.

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. The posting will close once filled. Multiple positions are available.

Essential Functions

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Responds to emergency calls in an ambulance and performs necessary rescue work in accordance with established protocols for Basic and Advanced Life Support; administers necessary emergency medical care, including the use of, but not limited to: transport ventilators, intravenous infusion pumps, suction units, immobilization equipment, syringes and medications, cardiac monitors/defibrillator/pacers, video laryngoscopes and other advanced airway equipment, and automatic chest compression devices
• Performs emergency medical acts in accordance with protocols established by the department and the County's Medical Director; administers cardiac and narcotic medications via intravenous line, administers specified solutions by intravenous infusion, performs pulmonary ventilations and obtains EKG's for cardiac diagnostics.
• Performs patient assessment, basic life support techniques in accordance with local protocols including airway management and cardiopulmonary resuscitation; oxygen administration; hemorrhage control; treatment for shock; bandaging and dressing injuries and splinting of fractures and dislocations; treatment of injuries to various parts of the body; provision of basic life support for medical injuries, assisting in normal and abnormal childbirth, treatment of injuries and burns; lifting and moving patients for transfer to a medical facility, and extrication of patients from confined areas.
• Transports patients to local and regional medical facilities, maintaining contact with medical staff while in transport and assuring care of patient.
• Completes full patient care documentation through various paper and electronic based formats during and after calls for service including information for billing documentation, and legal accountability.
• Participates in a continuous training program to maintain certification and improve competence in medical technical work and operation; studies street and road patterns and networks of the County in order that future runs may be made with minimum difficulty and delay.
• Inspects and tests response vehicles and their emergency equipment, maintaining proper inventory of equipment and supplies; cleans and sanitizes equipment daily; ensures that they are in proper and good working order; makes routine adjustments, but reports other than minor defects for specialized attention.
• Maintains cleanliness and performs minor maintenance of Emergency Medical Service facilities; to include, but not limited to; sweeping, mopping, cleaning dishes, cleaning and sanitizing living spaces, and cleaning up around the outside of the facility.
• Participates in community outreach programs to promote safety and prevention awareness and to provide information on EMS services.
• May serve as a Field Training Officer with newer employees, overseeing and documenting protocols; provides direction to EMT, AEMT, and First Responder certified staff or employees of other organizations.
• May be required to work in the County's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) or Mobile EOC or conduct other emergency support function (ESF) duties as required.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• High School Graduation or GED equivalent.

Special Certifications and Licenses

• Certification by the State of North Carolina as an EMT-Paramedic or be eligible for state reciprocity/legal recognition by the State of North Carolina.
• CPR Certification.
• NIMS ICS 100, 200, 700, 800 within 90 days of hire date.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.

Pre-Employment Screening

Person County conducts pre-employment screening on candidates. Job offers are conditional pending the following:

• A pre-employment drug screen for all candidates. Positions designated by Person County as Safety Sensitive are also subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
• A background check for all candidates. Some positions also require a credit check.
• Additional screening and testing required for some positions.
• Within 3 days of the start of your employment with the County, you must be able to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the US.

Person County Government is an Equal Opportunity/E-Verify Employer

Employee Benefits

Person County Government offers a wide range of employee benefits for full-time employees.

NC STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM Employee contributes 6% of pre-tax salary and county contributes 14.39% for county employees and 16.08% for law enforcement effective 7/1/2024. EMPOWER 401K & 457 County contributes 5% of your salary into the 401k and you can contribute up to 80% of your compensation or up to $17,500. No county contribution for part-time PAID LEAVE ANNUAL LEAVE 0-2 years - 12 days per year 3-4 years - 15 days per year 5-9 years - 17 days per year 10-14 years - 20 days per year 15-19 years - 22 days 20+ years - 25 days per year SICK LEAVE 12 days per year HOLIDAYS 12 paid holidays per year PARENTAL LEAVE 30 paid days of new parent leave VOLUNTEER LEAVE Up to 24 hours of paid time off per fiscal year to volunteer with a public educational institution or non-profit organization. WELLNESS DAY 1 day per year PAY PROGRAM MERIT INCREASES – Annual increases based upon performance (up to 3%) LONGEVITY PAY (Part-time & full-time) Based on years of service 1 year, but less than 5 years -.50% of annual salary 5 years, but less than 10 years - 1% of annual salary 10 years, but less than 15 years - 2% of annual salary 15 years, but less than 20 years - 3.25% of annual salary 20 years, but less than 25 years - 4.5% of annual salary 25 years or more - 5.75% of annual salary TUITION REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM Employees may be reimbursed for eligible expenses up to a total of eight hundred dollars ($2,500) per fiscal year CERTIFICATIONS 1.5% salary increase per advanced certification pertaining to the job DIRECT DEPOSIT Person County Government employees are paid bi-weekly with Direct Deposit WELLNESS PROGRAMS COUNTY EMPLOYEE GYM $25 membership fee per year for full-time or $50 for part-time public safety employees at the Sheriff's Dept. or EMS whose position requires you to be "fit for duty". WALK OR WORK OUT PROGRAM The County allows employees to be physically active three times a week for 45 minutes PERSON COUNTY SAFETY Person County is committed to conducting all operations as safely and efficiently as possible. The safety of all employees and the general public, both inside and outside our facilities, is of great importance and one of our major goals. INSURANCE HEALTH INSURANCE – HSA - CIGNA - (County contributes $1,200 to HSA account - pro-rated by insurance effective date) Employee - $0.00/month Employee + 1 child - $217.80/month Employee + children - $283.14/month Employee + spouse - $806.95/month Family - $1,062.86/month HEALTH INSURANCE – TRADITIONAL PLAN – CIGNA Employee - $54.45/month Employee + 1 child - $435.60/month Employee + children - $52