Paramedic Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or equivalent in Emergency Medical Services or a related field; equivalent education and experience are accepted.
• Three years as a medically cleared paramedic in a transporting 911 EMS agency.
• Valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
• North Carolina Paramedic certification or eligibility for that certification.
• Successful completion of the Wake County EMS System Academy and Release to Practice within one year if not already medically cleared in the Wake County EMS System.
• Successful completion of a Wake County EMS System Mobile Integrated Health Academy within one year.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with people at all levels of the organization with tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to maintain social, ethical, and organizational norms and adhere firmly to codes of conduct and ethical principles.
• Ability to function in a physically demanding environment requiring strength, flexibility, and endurance.
• Must continue to meet the position’s minimum qualifications and all county and department requirements at the time of selection.
• Include all prior work experience on the application and resume.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Medical Services or equivalent.
• Two or more years of experience as a Wake County Field Training Officer.

Responsibilities

• Work independently and, when needed, as a team leader.
• Integrate with other emergency responders and provide advanced patient care and on-scene clinical management at high-acuity calls.
• Perform advanced life support skills using liberal standing-order protocols and advanced decision-making to guide patient care.
• Respond to calls involving a range of acuity, mental health needs, and substance use disorders, providing on-scene leadership, clinical management, and patient-care assistance.
• Perform post-dispatch follow-up for specialty patients in collaboration with community partners and healthcare agencies.
• Apply specific criteria and protocols to provide appropriate care and treatment for patients in crisis due to substance use disorders.
• Help patients overcome barriers to care and navigate the healthcare system, coordinating with community partners to improve outcomes and reduce EMS utilization.
• Transport mental health and substance use disorder patients to appropriate alternate care facilities when appropriate.
• Support department and division initiatives by visiting specialty patients to ensure appropriate follow-up, resources, and education.
• Refer potential high-volume utilizers to teams within the division and department.
• Participate in emergency preparedness and response operations when required, including possible temporary assignments, exercises, and preparedness training.