paramedic -full time - Elizabethtown - Bladen County, NC

Description

Salary: $55,711.00 - $60,725.00 Annually
Location : Elizabethtown, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26-00256
Department: Emergency Medical Services
Division: Emergency Medical Services S
Opening Date: 07/02/2025

DESCRIPTION
An employee in this classification performs the duties of an Emergency Medical Technician at the Paramedic level; operating an approved mobile medical unit, rescuing victims and administering appropriate emergency medical care to patients while enroute to a hospital
*This includes $0.75 per hour shift differential for weekends.
DUTIES
Employee is responsible for responding to the scene of emergency and non-emergency calls, applying necessary medical treatment to sick or injured persons and transporting persons to a medical facility. Employee is exposed to the normal hazards of emergency rescue work, including risk of exposure to infectious diseases and blood-borne pathogens. Work is performed under general supervision and is reviewed through observation, reports, and discussion concerning the quality and effectiveness of duties and responsibilities

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Must have Knowledge of occupational and county policies. Ability to promote good public relations and work with citizens, doctors and hospital employees; ability to perform the physical activities required, to include, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pulling, stooping, walking and other physical exertions of 300 pounds of force with assistance

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Certification by the North Carolina Medical Examiners Board as an Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic

Possess a valid North Carolina driver's license.

• Certification by the North Carolina Medical Examiners Boards as a Paramedic
• Current certifications in CPR
• NIMS certifications 100, 200, 700, and 800.
• Possess ACLS, PALS and CPR Certification.
• International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) or Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) certification
• High school diploma or GED

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Bladen County will employ only those individuals who are US citizens, or legal aliens authorized to maintain employment in the United States.
BLADEN COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
Bladen County prides itself on having a competitive, productive workforce. For our full time employees Bladen County offers a wide range of benefits, including healthcare, supplemental plans and retirement programs and (12) twelve paid holidays.

Health
We offer the NC State Health Plan. The provider is Aetna Medical Insurance. Employee has the option to elect to purchase 80/20 or 70/30 plan.

Voluntary Plans
Employees may choose from a variety of plans arranged through Sun Life, Mutual of Omaha and Aflac. These include Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity plans, Dental, and Vision plans. In addition we offer Short-term disability and FSA (Flex Spending Account).

Life Insurance
The County provides $10,000 Basic Life insurance for employees. An employee may choose to purchase additional voluntary term life insurance.

Retirement
We participate on the N.C. Local Government Employees' Retirement System. Employees are required to contribute 6% of gross wages toward their account.
401(k) and 457 are supplemental retirement plans administered by Prudential.

Vacation Leave
Employees accrue annual leave monthly and may use accrued leave upon approval after the probationary period is completed. Years of service transferred from eligible NC Governmental Agencies (written documentation required) and the employee's work schedule are used to determine the rate of earning.

Petty Leave
Employees earn fourteen (14) hours per calendar year. May use in increments of 15 minutes. Leave is pro-rated based as of date of hire in the first calendar year of employment. Petty leave must be used within the calendar year.

Longevity Pay
The County offers longevity pay to employees with 5 years of continuous service.
01

Please provide your Emergency Medical Technician License Number
02

This position requires the ability to work during natural disaster events like hurricanes or snow storms? Are you willing to accept these working conditions?

• Yes
• No

03

From the list below, please select the certifications you currently possess, if so, please provide a copy in attachment.

• Basic Life Support certification (BLS)(CPR)
• Emergency Vehicle Driver certification (EVD)
• National Incident Management System certification (NIMS)
• HAZMAT certification
• None of the Above

04

Do you posses current immunization records? If so, please provide a copy as an attachment.

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have any problem working night shift if needed?

• Yes
• No

06

How do you maintain your continuing education in order to maintain your credential and current knowledge in the EMS field?
07

Do you have a Valid North Carolina Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

Required Question