Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic

Albemarle, NC, United States

Salary: Depends on Qualifications

Location : Albemarle, NC

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 2000142

Department: Emergency Medical Services

Opening Date: 04/03/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Job Description

An employee in this class performs emergency medical procedures at the certified level, performing professional advanced life support work in operating an approved mobile medical unit, rescuing victims, and performing advanced emergency care, including the administration of life-sustaining treatment to patients on-site and while en route to area hospitals. Work involves responding to the scene of emergency and non-emergency calls, applying necessary medical treatment to sick or injured persons, and transporting persons to a medical facility. Employees serve as a member of a response unit and are responsible for the medical care administered to the patient. Work requires considerable independent judgment in assessing the condition of patients and applying short-term relief. Employees are exposed to the normal hazards of emergency rescue work, including the risk of exposure to human body fluids and infectious diseases, thus, the work is subject to the OSHA requirements for bloodborne pathogens. Work is performed in accordance with established EMT and medical procedures and under departmental and local medical director-approved protocols.

Examples of Job Duties

Responds to 911 calls for non-emergency and/or emergency medical assistance and operates emergency vehicles to transport patients.

Provides initial medical assessment by taking vitals and administering basic life support treatment to patients; provides assistance to paramedics engaging in advanced life support treatment and dispenses medication in accordance with established procedures and medical protocols.

Completes forms and incident reports concerning events and activities to ensure all patient medical care is documented.

Maintains a clean base and ambulance.

Ensures the proper functioning of the emergency medical vehicle, all emergency medical equipment, and that adequate supplies of inventory are on the vehicle; reports damage or non-working equipment.

Communicates and coordinates with agencies that provide mutual aid.

Provides outreach education in the community and emergency medical service at community events.

Uses computer applications or other automated systems such as calendar, e-mail and database software in performing work assignments.

Adheres to the department's safety rules, regulations and protocols; uses assigned Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required by protocol and OSHA guidelines. Performs other duties as required.

Performing other duties as required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of the rules, regulations, procedures, protocols, and policies pertaining to emergency services of the County.

Thorough knowledge of the principles and techniques of emergency care including diagnosis, proper treatment and transportation.

Thorough knowledge of basic and some advanced emergency medical and life-sustaining techniques including cardiac care, trauma and shock care, ventilation and other CPR techniques.

Thorough knowledge of the Incident Command System (ICS) and best practices during disaster events.

Thorough knowledge of infection control and OSHA guidelines.

Thorough knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.

Good knowledge of medical terminology.

Good knowledge of the County road system and geography.

Good knowledge of radio communications and Emergency Medical Dispatch response determinants.

Awareness level knowledge of extrication techniques.

Skill in driving, including emergency vehicles during emergency situations while applying safe driving practices.

Skill in decision making and problem solving.

Skill in public and interpersonal relations.

Ability to demonstrate sound judgment, integrity, resourcefulness, accuracy, thoroughness and the physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position, while maintaining an ethical standard of care.

Ability to make assessments of a patient's medical condition; ability to administer emergency medical techniques and use specialized equipment associated with basic life support.

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, and understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to exercise sound judgment in emergencies; ability to relate well with others under stressful conditions; and deal with stress, and death and dying patients.

Ability to establish and maintain working professional relationships with County staff, physicians, patients and their families, other emergency service agencies and the general public; ability to collaborate with others and work as part as a team.

Ability to maintain knowledge and skill in relation to new protocols, emergency medical techniques, Standard Operating Guidelines and new equipment through continuing education and seminars.

Ability to effectively use computer applications such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, e-mail and database software.

Ability to accurately record services provided on required forms.

Ability to maintain vehicles, equipment, and facilities.

Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient contact.

Ability to lift substantial weight

Qualifications

Graduation from High School or General Educational Development (GED) test equivalency

Possession of North Carolina EMT-Paramedic certification OR National Registry EMT paramedic certification to qualify for the legal recognition process is required.

Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid Driver's License issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

All offers of employment are conditional upon successful clearance of a pre-employment drug testing, background check, and Fitness for Duty assessment. Employment cannot commence until the employee has been cleared.

Participation in the County Drug and Alcohol Screening program is required.

Stanly County is an equal-opportunity employer

STANLY COUNTY BENEFITS (Full-time Employees)

Employees accrue sick and vacation time each paycheck.

Stanly County observes twelve (12) holidays. New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving (Thursday and Friday), Christmas (3 days).

Employees receive one (1) personal day per year.

INSURANCE BENEFITS :

Stanly County provides health & vision insurance with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina. Our plan is a PPO, 80/20, with a $1000 deductible. Teledoc is offered through our insurance for a $10 co-pay per visit. Primary care visit is a $40 co-payment. Specialist is $50 co-pay. One free eye exam per year. The insurance coverage is FREE to full-time employees.

Dental Coverage is with Guardian dental insurance and is FREE to full-time employees.

Other volunteer insurance benefits include: Flexible Spending Program, Life Insurance, Cancer, Accident, and Disability policies.

Stanly County offers an employee health clinic. Our on-site Advance Practice Provider will see employees and dependents covered on our county insurance plan free of charge. This service does not replace your primary healthcare providers but augments their care.

As a wellness benefit, employees have the option of joining the Stanly County YMCA. The County will pay half of the employee's membership.

Employee Assistant Program is offered through Atrium Health. Each employee will receive up to six (6) free sessions on a rolling year. Dependent children and/or spouse may also use the sessions.

RETIREMENT :

Stanly County Employees will be a member of the N. C. Local Government Employees' Retirement System. Stanly County is required to withhold six percent (6%) from each paycheck and deposit it into the retirement system. The County also contributes to the plan. You are vested at five years as a contributing member. After one year of contributing membership in the system, a death benefit is available if you die while still in active service or within 180 days of your last day of service.

NC 401(k) (Supplemental Retirement Plan):

Employees can contribute to the Empower 401(k) plan upon hire. If the employee contributes at least one percent (1%), Stanly County will match one percent (1%).

Additionally, employees may make additional contributions through the following options: 457 Deferred Compensation Plan and Roth Plan Option.

LONGEVITY:

Longevity pay is earned after three (3) years of continuous Local Government retirement benefited service working with Stanly County government.

Longevity Bonus:

3 years but less than 5 years $300

5 years but less than 10 years $600

10 years but less than 15 years $900

15 years but less than 20 years $1,200

20 years or more $1,500