Paramedic

Transylvania County•Nc 28712, NC

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Team at Transylvania County EMS – Full-Time Paramedic Position Available! If you’re passionate about the outdoors and dedicated to serving your community, Transylvania County EMS could be the perfect fit for you! Transylvania County EMS is the primary 911 emergency medical services provider for Transylvania County, located in the scenic mountains of Western North Carolina. Headquarters is located in Brevard, NC , with a secondary station in the Quebec community . We operate: Three ALS Paramedic ambulances during the day Two ALS Paramedic ambulances at night An on-duty Supervisor assigned to an additional ambulance for enhanced response and transport capabilities. Transylvania County has a year-round population of approximately 35,000, which more than doubles in the summer due to its popularity among tourists, seasonal residents, and summer camp attendees. The county is home to Pisgah National Forest, DuPont State Recreational Forest, and Gorges State Park, offering world-class opportunities for hiking, biking, climbing, fishing, horseback riding, kayaking, and more. We are currently accepting applications for 1 full-time Paramedic position . Applicants must hold a current North Carolina Paramedic credential. Eligible applicants will be contacted with further details regarding the hiring process. All final candidates will undergo pre-employment screenings conducted by Transylvania County Human Resources. Compensation: Starting salary will be determined by Transylvania County Human Resources based on experience and education submitted with your application, so please list all applicable education and experience. Questions? Contact Kimberly Bailey, TCEMS Director, at [email protected].

Requirements

High School Diploma or its equivalent and required licenses or certifications.
BCLS ACLS PHTLS/ITLS Provider Certifications.
NCOEMS Paramedic credential.
NIMS ICS 100, 200, 700 and 800 Certifications.
CEVO Certification.
HazMat Level I Responder Certification.
Valid North Carolina Driver's License
Successful completion of SBI background check with required fingerprinting by Sheriff Office.
Successful completion Transylvania County standard background check
Successful completion drug screening

Nice To Haves

Instructor certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides emergency and non-emergency care to residents and visitors of the County; operates equipment and administers emergency medical care; transports victims to emergency care facility; and documents findings.
Responds to emergency calls which might require advanced life support.
Operate county vehicles in a safe and efficient manner while traveling in and out of the County in emergency and non-emergency modes.
Provides emergency medical care in accordance with established guidelines and written verbal instructions from physicians.
Determines extent of illness or injury and establishes priorities for required care.
Transmits vital patient information and telemetry data to receiving medical care facility.
Provides various treatment techniques including airway management, intravenous therapy, drug administration, cardiac monitoring and defibrillation and electrocardiogram strip interpretation.
Provides appropriate medical care and procedures at the necessary ALS and/or BLS level.
Observes patient in route and administers additional care as needed.
Completes and files documentation on calls.
Performs routine and inter-facility/palliative care transport of patients.
Inspects and performs preventive maintenance on assigned apparatus and equipment and assists in cleaning station and grounds.
Participates in continuing education activities and maintaining certification hours.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Participates in public relations functions; serves on standby crew for special events as needed