Paramedic
Full Job Posting
Example of Duties
- Under general supervision, performs skilled and technical work in operating an approved mobile medical unit, rescuing victims and administering emergency medical care to patients on site and while in route to hospital. Work involves 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 must exercise tact, courtesy and firmness in dealing with sick or injured persons and with the public. Employee is responsible for performing in accordance with established emergency medical procedures and techniques but must exercise considerable independent judgment to assess conditions of patients and apply short-term relief. Employee is exposed to the normal hazards of emergency rescue work, including risk of exposure to infectious diseases. Reports to Paramedic/Shift Supervisor Mission Statement: To serve others with quality care and compassion Core Values: Be Nice To People, Work Hard, Do Your Job, Come To Work
Education and Experience
Associate degree or Vocational certification as a Paramedic; 2 years’ experience in emergency medical services; or an equivalent combination of training and experience, which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities,
Valid North Carolina driver’s license required upon hire and duration of employment. Out of state driver’s license will be accepted only if the individual is a permanent resident of that state.
Certification as a North Carolina EMT Paramedic required upon hire and must maintain for duration of employment. Must successfully pass Paramedic skills testing 90 days from hire date. Must take and successfully pass a pre-employment drug test, Motor Vehicle Records driver license check, as well as submit to random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident drug and alcohol testing.
We are an equal opportunity employer Robeson County Local Government considers applicants on the basis of qualifications and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, disability or any other legally protected status.
Special Requirements
- IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ BELOW : Documents required in the “Education and Experience” job posting description must be submitted before the closing date. If documents are not submitted to Human Resources before the closing date your application will be considered incomplete and the applicant will not be considered for the position. If you cannot submit the required documents online, you can mail them to human resources @ 550 N Chestnut St. Lumberton, NC 28358; you can also fax them to 910-671-6224; or bring documents to Human Resource Office for copies to be made before closing date; or email them to [email protected] . For application process inquiries please contact April Ewing-Page in Human Resources at (910)671-3016. The application must be completely filled out and all requirements submitted in order to be considered for the position.
Special Instructions to Applicants
UPDATED SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS : New Hires are required to attend a pre-employment drug screening at Occupational Health Works. The drug screening will be paid by the county ONCE . If the result is diluted the applicant is responsible for cost of the additional drug screen, if applicable. If the result is positive the employee will not be hired for that position. Once negative result has been received the employee will be scheduled for orientation. Also, the employee must sign a release of information allowing Occupational Health Works to release drug testing results to: Robeson County Human Resources, 550 N Chestnut Street, Lumberton, N.C. 28358.
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