EMT Basic (FT)

Vance County•Henderson, NC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is open until filled. The Human Resources Office is unable to provide status updates by telephone. The salary range is listed above. Starting salary will depend on qualifications and experience. The EMT-Basic performs basic life support, stabilization procedures, and emergency medical care at the EMT-Basic level of training and certification on a twenty-four (24) hour shift providing EMS services for the County. An employee in this class staffs the County’s EMS units and is responsible for providing basic level of emergency medical care, and providing emergency medical transport to medical facilities. Work is supervised on site by a Battalion Chief and/or lower rank personnel when needed and is evaluated through conferences, observation, discussion of procedures at fire scenes and treatments at emergency situations, and public feedback.

Requirements

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school supplemented by required emergency medical training.
Possession of a valid “Class C” driver’s license.
Possession of a North Carolina Emergency Medical Technician-Basic certification or have the ability to obtain a NC EMT-B credential through reciprocity.
Possession of North Carolina Emergency Vehicle Driver certification or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire.
Possession of BCLS and ITLS or equivalent certifications or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire.
Must be able to work twenty-four hour shifts.
Knowledge of local government operations, policies and plans, and modern office practices and procedures.
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other similar programs.
Knowledge of and skill in administering emergency medical procedures and techniques.
Knowledge of equipment and supplies employed in emergency care of patients and accident victims.
Knowledge of County geography and locations of roads and streets.
Knowledge of the application of information technology to the work.
Skill in recognizing patient traumas and signs and symptoms of medical emergencies to determine appropriate treatment.
Skill in teamwork and collaborative conflict resolution.
Skill in customer service excellence.
Ability to perform duties in accordance with established emergency medical procedures and techniques, medical protocols and standing orders.
Ability to work with a diverse socio-economic population, based on the unique situations encountered.
Ability to respond quickly and calmly in emergencies and stressful situations.
Ability to drive safely an ambulance in adverse conditions and according to motor vehicles laws.
Ability to communicate effectively in a tactful and firm manner with the public.
Ability to deal with stress and death and dying patients.
Ability to record services provided on required formats accurately and thoroughly.
Ability to work with co-workers, law enforcement personnel, fire and rescue squads, medical personnel, patients and the general public.
Ability to maintain vehicles, equipment, and facilities.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient contact.
Ability to meet and deal with employees and the public in an effective and courteous manner.
Ability to get along with others and work effectively with the public and co-workers.
Ability to work long hours, flexible hours, and shift work.
Ability to multi-task and work within deadlines.
Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive matters.
Ability to use computers for data entry, word processing, and accounting purposes.
Ability to maintain Emergency Medical Technician certification through approved continuing education in a (4) year period, with the North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services.

Responsibilities

Provides responses to emergency calls and ambulance requests; Operates emergency medical equipment, as certified.
Completes necessary records and reports for emergency calls including information for billing documentation, and legal accountability.
Assists with daily cleaning and inventorying of emergency equipment, supplies, fluids, administration sets and drugs.
Reports facility maintenance, radio, vehicle, and equipment problems to appropriate level of authority.
Participates in cleaning and maintaining ambulance, equipment, station house, and premises.
Performs patient assessment, basic life support treatment in accordance with protocols established by the department and the County’s Medical Director; as certified, performs pulmonary ventilations; administers CPR; provides 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.
Transports patients to local and regional medical facilities, maintaining contact with medical staff while in transport and assuring care of patient.
Attends in-service classes to maintain current knowledge of emergency medical technology and procedures.
Attends staff meeting and committee meetings as required.
Performs other related duties as assigned.