Paramedic - Full-Time

Cabarrus County•Cabarrus County, NC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Cabarrus County EMS is a progressive emergency services organization providing advanced paramedic-level care to the residents and visitors of Cabarrus County. Our organization is committed to Innovation, Trust, Respect, Dedication, Compassion, and Excellent Patient Care. Cabarrus County EMS responds to thousands of emergency calls each year and is dedicated to providing timely, high-quality emergency medical services to our growing community. Cabarrus County EMS is looking to fill Full-time Paramedic positions. Do you have a passion to work with the public, a commitment to helping others and want to have a rewarding career that makes a difference? Now is your opportunity to join one of the finest EMS departments in North Carolina. Come work where “America Thrives”. Cabarrus EMS is a place where you can be you and thrive here. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. The application review process will take place immediately and continue until the position is filled. This recruitment may close any time after the first review or when a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Requirements

Requires graduation from high school or a GED and North Carolina Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic Credential issued by the North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services.
Requires completion of hazardous materials awareness course and emergency driver course.
Requires certifications in advanced cardiac life support, pediatric advanced life support, international trauma life support, CPR, and national incident management systems.
Possession of an appropriate driver's license.
Possession of all certifications for the position as required by the State of North Carolina and the department.
Position is a safety-sensitive position as defined by the Drug Free Workplace Policy.
Thorough knowledge of the principles of anatomy and physiology; of the principles and techniques of emergency care, including diagnosis, proper treatment, and transportation; of medications including actions, indications, contraindications, dosages, and methods of administration; of advanced airway maintenance procedures; of equipment, protocols, skills, and supplies employed in the emergency care of patients and victims of accidents; and of the street and road system and physical layout of the county.
Skill in diagnosing a victim's condition and applying emergency medical care.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; to keep records; to prepare reports; and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, patients and their families, associates, and the general public.

Nice To Haves

Prefer some experience and training in emergency medical care.

Responsibilities

Performs advanced technical work responding, rescuing, and transporting the sick and injured and administering emergency medical care at the paramedic level.
Work is performed under the regular supervision of a Shift Supervisor. Daily guidance and direction concerning patient care is provided by an Emergency Medical Service Senior or Master Paramedic.
Responding to calls for emergency medical services; providing emergency medical care; driving; maintaining records and files; preparing reports.
Responds to emergency calls as an ambulance driver or attendant.
Performs emergency medical care in accordance with established written guidelines and verbal instructions from physicians.
Determines extent of illness or injury and establishes priorities for required care.
Transports persons to appropriate medical facilities.
Completes a variety of forms and reports pertaining to activities.
Maintains ambulance, equipment, and supplies in clean and proper working order.
Attends training courses to update skills and improve proficiency.
Assists with housekeeping, station maintenance, and routine office tasks.
Performs related tasks as required.
Maintain assigned schedule and work extended hours or overtime as necessary to provide continuous 24/7 emergency coverage for the community. This includes, but is not limited to, day or night shifts, as well as varying shift patterns.
Must be able to perform duties effectively for extended periods without a regular or guaranteed meal or break period.
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.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Annual performance management merit increases
12-hour shift model with alternating 36 and 48 weeks
Overtime eligible at time and a half (paid out biweekly)
Paramedic grade program (Paramedic, Senior Paramedic, Master Paramedic)
Work Life Balance -straight day or night shift assignment (no rotating)
Holiday time accrual
Vacation and sick leave
Educational leave with reimbursement of tuition for approved job-related courses
Paid comprehensive continuing education program
5% employer-paid contribution to NC401K, with no employee match required
Participation in the Local Government Employees Retirement System
Free health Insurance for employees only (spouse and family plans are available)
Health Plan with $0 Employee only Premium (spouse and family plans are available)
HSA dollars available
County fitness center
Dental, Vision, Short- and Long-term disability and supplemental insurance plans available
Employee assistance program
Paid membership in NC Association of Rescue and EMS
Comprehensive patient care protocols
State of the art equipment
Ambulances replaced frequently to maintain new fleet
One of the best average response times in the state
Specialty teams
Award winning service