EMT-Advanced

Alamance County (NC)•Alamance County, NC

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About The Position

Within this position an employee works independently in providing high level of emergency care by responding to emergency calls for a variety of illnesses and injuries. Performs basic and advanced life support, stabilization procedures and emergency medical care at the paramedic level of training and certification and performs equipment operation duties on a twenty-four hour shift providing EMS services for the County.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Demonstrates strong decision-making, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
Communicates clearly and compassionately under pressure
Works independently and thrives in a team environment
Embodies integrity, accountability, and a commitment to patient care
Is physically capable of performing the essential functions, including lifting and carrying up to 100 lbs. and operating in dynamic, high-stress environments
Possession of a valid NC driver's license is required.
Certification by the State of North Carolina as an Advanced EMT.
Required to maintain ACLS, BTLS, PALS and CPR certifications.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with data-entry and computers preferred.
Prior Microsoft Windows usages preferred.

Responsibilities

Responds to emergency calls for illnesses, accidents, fires and natural catastrophes; and with a fellow EMT IV responds to life threatening conditions, stabilizes and treats other injuries and continuously monitors the condition of the patient, specifically vital signs until the patient is transferred to the hospital personnel.
Monitors, maintains and inspects ambulance units for readiness, ensuring required equipment and related inventory are available and ready for us and that the vehicle is clean and disinfected.
Operates emergency medical vehicle to and from scene, determining most efficient route.
Records patient care data and information obtaining demographic data from patients, information regarding medical conditions and/or illnesses, current prescription use; documents patient reactions to treatment; and/or related information.
Initiates patient treatment and care utilizing initial protocol treatment based on patient condition, which may include: implementing automated external defibrillators, performing basic airway management; and performing other related activities.
Transports and transfers patients timely and safely by utilizing stretchers or spine boards associated with the ambulance.
Prepares patient care reports, which involves documenting medical conditions and activities applied to patients, using a handheld computer. This includes ensuring documentation is complete for NC Office of Emergency Medical Services statistical forms.
Maintains contact with and communicates with dispatch personnel and/or patient receiving facilities, utilizing applicable communication equipment.
Initiates advanced and basic life support by following protocols and physician orders.
Communicates medical conditions with patients, family members and applicable medical staff.
Drives an ambulance in emergency and non-emergency situations.
Secures and disposes of biohazard waste.
Attends continuing education and other programs to maintain clinical knowledge and certification requirements.
Performs other job related duties as trained and assigned.

Benefits

Health Insurance - Full-time employees are eligible for medical/health (Cigna Insurance) benefits upon the 1st of the month following the 30-day waiting period.
Alamance County Government currently offers three plans of medical/pharmacy benefit options including a COPAY Plan 70, COPAY Plan 80 and a QHDHP with HSA.
Dental Benefit - Alamance County offers one dental insurance (Delta Dental) plan for FT employees.
Vision Insurance - A voluntary vision program (Superior Vision) is available to FT employees.
Voluntary Benefits: Alamance County Government provides a variety of voluntary health related benefits (Voya) to allow employees to purchase protection from what life may bring. A sampling of voluntary benefits includes Flexible Spending Accounts with dependent care opportunities, Health Saving Account with an employer contribution, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Cancer Protection Plan, Group Critical Care Insurance and more.
Death Benefit - Alamance County Government has elected to contribute towards a Death Benefit associated with the Retirement System for all employees that are contributing Retirement System members.
Life Insurance - Basic term life insurance is the amount of one times the annual salary (no greater than $70,000) is provided for all FT employees.
Retirement Benefits - Membership in the NC Local Government Employees Retirement System (NCLGERS) is a requirement for all full-time and regular part-time employees (working more than 1,000 hours annually).
Vacation Time - All Alamance County full time employees immediately earn a bank of vacation hours that can be used after 6 months of employment (exhausting their probationary period).
Sick Time - All Alamance County full-time employees will earn a bank of sick hours to be used when they are away from work for instances related to their own illness or the illness of an immediate family member, death of an immediate family member or when they (or an immediate family member) need to attend a health-related appointment.
County Observed Holidays - Alamance County will observe the State of North Carolina Holiday Schedule.
Employee Assistance Program: The confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through a local provider can help you with things like stress, anxiety, depression, chemical dependency, relationship issues, legal issues, parenting questions, financial counseling and dependent care resources.
Alamance County Employee Health Center opperated by Everside Health: Available to employees and spouses who are covered under the Alamance County Insurance Plan and their covered dependents, 18 years of age and older.
Alamance County provides a variety of additional benefits including bereavement pay, Paid Parental Leave (up to 4 weeks), Wellness Leave to focus on work-life balance initiatives, Volunteer Time Off (paid time) opportunities to be a part of the Alamance Community, to opportunities for professional certification pay.
Employee Fitness Center: Alamance County encourages all employees to maintain a healthy lifestyle both at home and at work.