Full-time Paramedic I, II - Cabarrus County, NC, United States - Cabarrus County, NC

Description

Cabarrus EMS is a progressive emergency services organization providing advanced paramedic-level care to the residents of Cabarrus County. Cabarrus County EMS prides its self on Innovation, Trust, Respect, Dedication, Compassion, and Excellent Patient Care.

We respond to about 33,000 calls each year, and our service boasts a response time of 7.2 minutes, one of the best in the State of North Carolina.

Cabarrus County EMS is looking to fill several 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 filled. This recruitment may close any time with or without notice. Don't hesitate, apply today.

Compensation and placement level will be based on education and experience.

Paramedic (I)- $48, $58, $ $28.07 per hour) Grade 18

Senior Paramedic (II) - $53, $64, $ $30.94 per hour) Grade 20

Initial placement for new employees is customarily at entry level through 35% percentile.

Advantages of a career with Cabarrus County EMS include:

• 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 up to $950
• 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

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.

Depending on paramedic placement, daily guidance and direction concerning patient care is provided by either a Senior Paramedic, Master Paramedic, or Shift Supervisor.

Essential Functions/Typical Tasks:
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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

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.

It is strongly recommended that applicants upload a copy of all certifications (EMT, AEMT, Paramedic, National certification, CPR, etc) related to the position.

Paramedic ( I Level)

Education and Experience:
$48, $58,

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. Prefer some experience and training in emergency medical care.

Requires certifications in advanced cardiac life support, pediatric advanced life support, international trauma life support, CPR, and national incident management systems.

Senior Paramedic (II Level) -Education and Experience: $53, $64,

Requires graduation from high school or a GED, North Carolina Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic Credential issued by the North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services, one year experience as a paramedic is required.

Requires completion of hazardous materials awareness course and emergency driver course. One year of experience in Cabarrus County Emergency Medical Services as a paramedic is preferred.

Successful completion of the Emergency Medical Services Standard Operating Guideline test, and successful completion of the Field Training Officer evaluation for the position.

Requires successful completion Emergency Medical Services preceptor course.

Requires certifications in advanced cardiac life support, pediatric advanced life support, international trauma life support or pre-hospital trauma life support, CPR, and national incident management systems.

Crisis Intervention Training 16-hour course (CIT) is required for the position but is not a pre-requisite for promotion. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

At the discretion of EMS Management an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.


Special Requirements:
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.


Physical Requirements:

This is heavy work requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 75 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word, and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception, night vision, peripheral vision, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, operation of machines, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, noise, vibration, hazards, atmospheric conditions, and oils.

The worker may be exposed to blood borne and airborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment.

Supplemental and Contact Information:

Cabarrus County selects applicants for employment based on job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or political influence.

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

Applicants who obtained their education outside of the United States and its territories are expected to assume responsibility for having their academic degrees validated as equivalent to a degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States.

Please be sure to complete the application in full.

Resumes may be uploaded with your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit.

"See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.

If multiple applications are submitted to an individual position, only the most recent application received prior to the posting closing date will be accepted.

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the closing date.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone.

To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Processing applications will take an average of - 8 weeks due to the high volume of applications received. It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application.

Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the most qualified applicants.

For technical issues with your applications, please call the NEOGOV Help Line at If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at