EMT - $21.01 - $23.11/hr + Sign-on bonus!

Mecklenburg EMS Careers•Charlotte, NC

3d•$21 - $24

About The Position

Strive for medical excellence when you join MEDIC as an EMT! This is a FULL-TIME (40 hours/week), NON-SEASONAL position requiring open availability to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Starting pay (based on experience): $21.01 - $23.611 per hour Eligible candidates receive up to $1,500 sign-on bonus Agency performance bonus up to $3,000 annually State retirement benefits 5% match to an agency-sponsored supplemental retirement account Robust benefits package Promotional opportunities

Requirements

H.S. Diploma or G.E.D.
Current EMT-B Certification
Must complete FEMA classes IS-100, IS-200, IS-700 and IS-800.
Valid NC/SC Drivers License
Maintain insurability with Agency's insurance carrier
Show proficiency with Agency approved driving course
Must comply with annual respiratory fit testing
Must maintain all mandatory con-ed/in-service training
Medically fit for duty as determined by Agency appointed physicians (able to perform essential functions of positions with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a threat of harm to self or others)
Able to work flexible hours; able to work holidays, nights, and weekends
This position is considered a critical function within the Agency; subject to call back and overtime if required
Must be able to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods; must be able to adjust to maintain clinical ability regardless of the treatment scene; have dexterity to use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands, and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
Employee must be capable of safely operating and driving a commercial vehicle in a high-stress environment.
Must learn to adapt to changes without compromise and become proficient quickly
Must be alert at all times or pay close attention to details
Must be able to work under pressure in medical emergencies
Must be able to communicate clearly in writing and verbally
Must be able to operate effectively in unpredictable situations
Must adhere to all work rules, procedures and standards
HIPAA PRIVACY ACT Will limit access to protected health information (PHI) to the information reasonably necessary to do the job. Will share information only on a need-to-know basis for work purposes. Access to verbal, written, and electronic PHI for this job has been determined based on job level and job responsibility within the organization. Computerized access to PHI for this job has been determined as described above and is controlled via user ID and password.

Responsibilities

Based on medical protocols and assessment of patient condition, provides basic life support; including cardiopulmonary resuscitation, administering oxygen, controlling bleeding, applying bandages, application of splints, and obtaining vital signs.
Responds to instructions from emergency medical dispatcher, drives specially equipped emergency vehicle to specified location and is proficient in mapping and navigational skills
Provides ALS logistical support for paramedic partner with patients requiring higher levels of care.
Writes complete and accurate Epcr report documentation for each patient cared for.
Cares for patients in psychiatric crisis (including S.I. and H.I. pts) providing medical, traumatic, and therapeutic communication.
Assists paramedic partner with emergency scene management coordinating with other emergency services as well as communicating with pts. and their families.
Other duties may be assigned.