EMThr Sign-on bonus

Strive for medical excellence when you join Medic as an EMT! This is a FULL TIME 40 hours/week) NONSEASONAL position!

• Starting pay (based on experience): $20.60 $22.66 per hour
• Eligible candidates receive up to $1500 signon bonus
• Agency performance bonus up to $3000 annually
• State retirement benefits
• 5 match to an agencysponsored supplemental retirement account
• Robust benefits package
• Promotional opportunities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Based on medical protocols and assessment of patient condition provides basic life support; including cardiopulmonary resuscitation administering oxygen controlling bleeding applying bandages application of splints and obtaining vital signs.
• Responds to instructions from emergency medical dispatcher drives specially equipped emergency vehicle to specified location and is proficient in mapping and navigational skills
• Provides ALS logistical support for paramedic partner with patients requiring higher levels of care.
• Writes complete and accurate Epcr report documentation for each patient cared for.
• Cares for patients in psychiatric crisis (including S.I. and H.I. pts) providing medical traumatic and therapeutic communication.
• Assists paramedic partner with emergency scene management coordinating with other emergency services as well as communicating with pts. and their families.
• Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• H.S. Diploma or G.E.D.
• Current EMTB Certification
• Must complete FEMA classes IS100 IS200 IS700 and IS800.
• Valid NC/SC Drivers License

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Maintain insurability with Agencys insurance carrier
• Show proficiency with Agency approved driving course
• Must comply with annual respiratory fit testing
• Must maintain all mandatory coned/inservice training
• Medically fit for duty as determined by Agency appointed physicians (able to perform essential functions of positions with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a threat of harm to self or others)
• Able to work flexible hours; able to work holidays nights and weekends
• This position is considered a critical function within the Agency; subject to call back and overtime if required
• Must be able to stand walk and sit for extended periods; must be able to adjust to maintain clinical ability regardless of the treatment scene; have dexterity to use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop kneel crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Employee must be capable of safely operating and driving a commercial vehicle in a highstress environment.
• Must learn to adapt to changes without compromise and become proficient quickly
• Must be alert at all times or pay close attention to details
• Must be able to work under pressure in medical emergencies
• Must be able to communicate clearly in writing and verbally
• Must be able to operate effectively in unpredictable situations
• Must adhere to all work rules procedures and standards

HIPAA PRIVACY ACT
Will limit access to protected health information (PHI) to the information reasonably necessary to do the job. Will share information only on a needtoknow basis for work purposes. Access to verbal written and electronic PHI for this job has been determined based on job level and job responsibility within the organization. Computerized access to PHI for this job has been determined as described above and is controlled via user ID and password.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop kneel crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.

MENTAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS
Must learn to adapt to changes without compromise and become proficient quickly.
Must be alert at all times or pay close attention to details.
Must be able to communicate clearly in writing and verbally.
Must be able to operate effectively in unpredictable situations.
Must adhere to all work rules procedures and standards.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; explosives; risk of radiation; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Please complete the application process upload a current resume and your EMT certification to be considered for this position.

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