EMT Paramedic

Forsyth County•Winston-Salem, NC

About The Position

Forsyth County Department of Emergency Services is seeking dedicated and passionate Paramedics to rescue sick or injured people, provide advanced medical care, and transport patients to medical facilities. Paramedics drive ambulances to emergency scenes, provide first aid and advanced lifesaving techniques assigned to EMT-Paramedics by the North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services, and use independent judgment to assess patients and provide short-term relief. The work follows established emergency medical procedures and is performed under general supervision; performance is evaluated by the ability to respond effectively to emergencies. Tact, courtesy, and firmness are required when interacting with patients, families, and the public. The role also includes maintaining ambulances, equipment, and supplies; supporting the training of new employees and students; providing educational talks and station tours; and participating in ongoing technical and operational training. Employees must maintain a valid North Carolina driver's license in good standing and comply with applicable North Carolina law and DOT standards for commercial motor vehicle drivers when required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and one year of EMT experience, or an associate's degree in emergency medical care.
Certification by the NC Department of Human Resources Office of EMS and the NC Board of Medical Examiners as an EMT-Paramedic.
Valid North Carolina driver's license.
Working knowledge of emergency medical procedures and techniques; emergency-care equipment and supplies; local geography and locations of roads, streets, hospitals, and nursing homes; and radio communications equipment.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with coworkers.
Ability to drive an ambulance safely in various weather conditions.
Ability to interact courteously and firmly with patients, families, and others when necessary.
Ability to lift substantial weight.
Skill in diagnosing a victim's condition and applying emergency medical care.
Maintain any required specific license, including a driver's license, in good standing without lapse or loss of driving privileges, and comply with applicable DOT standards for commercial motor vehicle drivers when required.

Nice To Haves

Higher education may be considered as a substitution for all or part of the experience requirement.

Responsibilities

Respond to emergency calls as an ambulance driver or attendant.
Perform rescue work, administer emergency medical care, and transport people to appropriate medical facilities.
Perform advanced lifesaving techniques, including starting and maintaining intravenous infusions, administering solutions and drugs, and giving intravenous injections.
Perform gastric suction, pulmonary ventilation, and related skills and techniques.
Maintain ambulances, equipment, and supplies in proper working order.
Act as a preceptor for new employees and students.
Give talks on emergency medical services at schools and conduct station tours as requested.
Clean ambulances and stations.
Study the County's street and road patterns.
Participate in ongoing training in technical medical work, ambulance service, and ambulance operation.
Maintain a valid driver's license in good standing and comply with applicable North Carolina law and DOT standards when required.