EMT Paramedic-Full Time

County of Anson • Wadesboro, NC

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About The Position

This employee performs paramedic-level life support, stabilization procedures, and emergency medical care in the County Emergency Medical Services unit. The role performs advanced life-support work in an approved mobile medical unit, responds to emergency and non-emergency calls, rescues victims, and provides advanced emergency care, including life-sustaining treatment, at the scene and while transporting patients to area hospitals. The employee applies necessary treatment to sick or injured persons and transports them to a medical facility as part of a response unit, with responsibility for the medical care administered to the patient.

The work requires considerable independent judgment to assess patient conditions and provide short-term relief. Employees face ordinary hazards of emergency rescue work, including possible exposure to human body fluids and infectious diseases, and must follow OSHA requirements for bloodborne pathogens. Work follows established EMT and medical procedures and departmental and local medical director-approved protocols. The employee works under a shift supervisor. Performance is evaluated through peer review, conferences, observation, discussion of procedures at emergency scenes, and public feedback.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Possession of Emergency Technician certification at the Paramedic level.
• Drug screening and background check required.
• All employees are E-Verified.

Responsibilities

• Perform paramedic-level life-support procedures, stabilization, and emergency medical care.
• Operate in an approved mobile medical unit and respond to emergency and non-emergency calls.
• Rescue victims and provide advanced emergency care, including life-sustaining treatment at emergency scenes and en route to hospitals.
• Assess the condition of sick or injured persons and apply necessary medical treatment.
• Transport patients to a medical facility.
• Serve as a member of a response unit and take responsibility for the medical care administered to the patient.
• Follow established EMT and medical procedures, approved protocols, and OSHA requirements for bloodborne pathogens.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED