Paramedic- Hoke Emergency Management Services Full Time And Part Time 24 Hour Shifts

divh2Paramedic/h2pThis position requires the individual to perform patient care and transportation duties up to the level authorized by the EMT-P certification in the State of North Carolina. In concert with state certification and local medical control, the incumbent will contribute to a busy metropolitan advanced life support ambulance service providing emergency, non-emergency, convalescent, and long-distance service. The individual is required to obtain and accurately record all available billing information, including signatures, and to thoroughly and accurately document physical findings and treatment rendered on a patient care record. Work load for the position is considered demanding and the service sets specific performance requirements which must be met. The position may work under the supervision of a Shift Supervisor and a training officer. Will perform rescue duties with an assigned crew or individually as needed./ph3Major Job Functions/h3ulliObtains/records/updates vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, and weight)./liliMonitors patients respiratory status and initiates oxygen therapy and treatments per protocol/liliInspect, thoroughly clean, inventory, and restock the ambulance assigned to him/her and report any deficiencies in any equipment observed to supervisor and/or make repairs, if possible./liliPerforms oral, nasal and ET tube suctioning./liliAssists in C-spine stabilization/immobilization, placing patient on backboard while maintaining cervical alignment./liliAlways maintains patient safety and confidentiality/liliAssists with equipment setup to include but not limited to: Chest-tube drainage system, Rapid Infusion/Fluid Warming Systems, Bair Hugger, gastric lavage./liliAssists in application of restraints, seclusion as needed./liliPerforms additional skills which may include, but not limited to: phlebotomy, IV initiation and maintenance,12- lead ECG/liliInspect and clean areas assigned, including the bays, bathrooms, kitchens, locker rooms, bedrooms, etc. and assist in maintaining the building and grounds in a neat and clean, and orderly manner./liliRespond to calls from and change locations when requested by the supervisor or dispatcher, handles both routine transfers and emergency calls./liliReceive and answer calls following the medical protocols and standard operating procedures set out by the department and the medical director./liliWhen encountering patients, this position requires the rendering of medical care, including, but not limited to, psychological support, airway and bleeding control, splinting, bandaging and the performance of ALS skills and procedures appropriate to the individuals level of certification./liliDrive an ambulance in a safe and smooth manner consistent with good driving practices. Maintain a NC drivers license with an appropriate driving record./liliAttend continuing education classes and trains on a regular basis to the satisfaction of the training officer and Medical Director./liliOther duties as assigned/li/ulh3Minimum Qualifications/h3pThe following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:/ph3Education and Formal Training:/h3ullipHigh School graduate or equivalent required/p/lilipCurrent certification by the State of North Carolina as a Paramedic required/p/lilipCurrent certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) as sponsored by American Heart Association required/p/lilipAll certifications must be maintained continuously while employed./p/lilipMust possess and maintain a current drivers license and acceptable driving record for EMS department/p/lilipCompletion of NIMS 100, 200, 700 required for EMS department/p/li/ulh3Work Experience:/h3ullipExperience with an advanced life support service is preferred/p/lilipAt least one year of field EMS/Rescue or related work experience is preferred/p/li/ulh3Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:/h3ullipThorough working knowledge of emergency medical procedures, rescue techniques, hazardous material incidents, equipment and supplies employed in pre-hospital care, and of communications equipment used/p/lilipThorough working knowledge of locations in Cumberland County and the cities and locations contained therein, especially major streets and landmarks, and of rest homes, convalescence care centers, and nursing homes/p/lilipAbility to work calmly under extremely stressful conditions and follow established rules, procedures, and protocols/p/lilipAbility to deal with patients, their families and others in a courteous, compassionate, professional manner under the most adverse circumstances, and an ability to maintain an effective working relationship with co-workers and other emergency and health care personnel/p/lilipAbility to drive all types of ambulance vehicles and a thorough knowledge of safe driving procedures used in the response of emergency vehicles/p/lilipAbility to lift and move a minimum of one hundred pounds (100 lbs.) on a regular basis with the added strength to lift upwards of 150 lbs. when the situation requires, includes moving a patient from a bed to the floor, chair to the floor, or from a stretcher to a bed/p/lilipHas knowledge of the age specific physiological, psychosocial, developmental, and spiritual needs of the patients typically served/p/li/ulh3Physical Requirements:/h3ullipSpeech and auditory acuity for communication of patient needs/p/lilipVisual acuity for observation of patients/p/lilipMust possess the ability to operate an emergency vehicle emergency and non-emergency traffic/p/lilipMust possess the ability to move around numerous physical locations, some within confined areas/p/lilipMust possess the ability to lift heavy objects, up to 150 pounds, with assistance and to assume awkward positions in emergency situations/p/li/ulpRequired Licenses and Certifications PARAMEDIC - NC Office Of Emergency Medical Services/ppCape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/p/div