EMT Paramedic-Full Time

County of Anson • Wadesboro, NC

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About The Position

The EMT Paramedic performs paramedic-level life support, stabilization procedures, and emergency medical care in the County Emergency Medical Services unit. The role provides advanced life support in an approved mobile medical unit, rescues victims, and administers life-sustaining treatment at emergency scenes and en route to area hospitals. The employee responds to emergency and non-emergency calls, treats sick or injured people, and transports them to medical facilities. As a member of a response unit, the employee is responsible for the medical care provided to patients and exercises considerable independent judgment when assessing their condition and applying short-term relief.

The work involves the normal hazards of emergency rescue, including potential exposure to human body fluids and infectious diseases, and is subject to OSHA requirements for bloodborne pathogens. Care is provided in accordance with established EMT and medical procedures and departmental and local medical director-approved protocols. The position works under a shift supervisor and 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 screen and background check required.
• Employees are subject to E-Verify.

Responsibilities

• Perform paramedic-level emergency medical procedures and advanced life support in an approved mobile medical unit.
• Rescue victims and administer advanced emergency care, including life-sustaining treatment, at the scene and while transporting patients to hospitals.
• Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls.
• Assess the condition of sick or injured people and apply necessary medical treatment and short-term relief.
• Transport patients to a medical facility.
• Serve as a response-unit member responsible for the medical care administered to patients.

What This Job Offers

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