Paramedic-

Overview

Franklin County Emergency Services Department is recruiting for a full-time, credentialed Paramedic. An employee in this position performs paramedic level advanced life support work in the Emergency Medical Services Program. Work involves performing advanced emergency care including the administration of life-sustaining treatment to patients on-site and while en route to the appropriate medical facility in accordance with protocols and standards established by the EMS system and Medical Director.

Work involves responding to the scene of emergency and non-emergency calls, applying the necessary medical treatment of sick or injured persons, and transporting persons to a medical facility or from a medical facility to patient’s home or specialized medical center. This employee is responsible for all medical care of the patient.

Work is performed under the supervision of a Paramedic Captain. Work is evaluated based upon verbal and written performance reports, through observation, and periodic conferences.

• Responds to emergency calls, providing basic and advanced life support treatment to patients, as well as transportation to the appropriate medical facility; functions at the EMT-Paramedic level; abides by Franklin County government safety standards and regulations.
• Performs emergency medical acts in accordance with protocols and standards established by the EMS System and Medical Director; administers approved medications via approved access routes; administers specified solutions by vascular access infusion; performs pulmonary ventilations and obtains 15-lead EKGs for cardiac diagnostics; performs patient assessment and basic life support techniques; including airway management and CPR, oxygen administration, hemorrhage control, treatment for shock, bandaging/dressing of soft tissue injuries, splinting of fractures and dislocations, treatment of injuries to the head, face, eye, neck, spine, chest, abdomen and genitalia;
  
  assists in childbirth; treatment of injuries from heat/cold exposure, burns; lifting and moving patients for transfer to a medical facility.
• If requested, may respond to non-emergency calls, such as transporting patients from hospital to home or between facilities.
• Participates in continuous training to improve competence in medical technical work and operation; studies street and road patterns to optimize future runs.
• Inspects and tests EMS units and apparatus; maintains inventory; cleans and sanitizes vehicles and equipment; ensures proper working order; makes routine adjustments and reports defects as needed.
• Maintains cleanliness and performs minor maintenance of EMS facilities; assists with disaster direction and control.
• Participates in informal and formal in-service training to maintain required certifications; attends additional training opportunities.
• Participates in community outreach programs; conducts First Aid and CPR training; engages in safety and prevention activities at events and programs.
• Completes required paperwork and reports; provides assistance to volunteer EMS organizations as requested.
• Performs other related work as required.

Graduation from high school and moderate experience in advanced emergency medical service work as a Paramedic; or any equivalent combination of training and experience. Must possess NC Office of Emergency Medical Services certification as a Paramedic.

Certification by the North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services as a Paramedic;
Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification;
Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification or acceptable equivalent;
Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support certification or acceptable equivalent;
Completion of NIMS 100, 200, and 700;
Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license. Refer to Title 21, Sub Chapter 32H, Section .0501 of the North Carolina Administrative Code for specific certification requirements.

Must have the ability and willingness to work a 24-hour shift including day, night, weekend, holiday hours and inclement weather.

Work Location:

Louisburg, NC

Hiring Range: $43,352 – $44,436

Salary Range: $43,352 – $55,273

Closing Date:
This recruitment will remain open until filled and may close at any time.

How to Apply:

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