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Part-Time EMT-Basic (PRN)
Government Jobs, Pisgah Forest, North Carolina, United States, 28768
Emergency Medical Services Technician
Transylvania County is offering a part-time position for Emergency Medical Services Technician. The salary is $16.01 hourly. The location is in North Carolina, 28712. The job is non-exempt and the closing date is continuous. The job number is 00021. About
Performs difficult skilled technical work operating an ambulance, responding to calls for emergency medical services, providing emergency medical care, assisting EMT - Paramedic on traumatic and medical emergencies, maintaining records and files, preparing reports, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the EMT - Paramedic Shift Supervisor. Qualification requirements include the ability to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential Functions
Provides emergency and non-emergency care to residents and visitors of the County; operates equipment and administers first aid; transports victims to emergency care facility; documents findings. Responds to emergency calls which might require advanced life support. Provides emergency medical care in accordance with established guidelines and written verbal instructions from physicians. Determines extent of illness or injury and establishes priorities for required care. Transmits vital patient information and telemetry data to receiving medical care facility. Observes patient in route and administers additional care as needed. Completes and files documentation on calls. Inspects and performs preventive maintenance on assigned apparatus and equipment; assists in cleaning station and grounds. Participates in continuing education activities and maintaining certification hours. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
General knowledge of the principles of anatomy and physiology; thorough knowledge of the principles and techniques of emergency care, including diagnosis, proper treatment and transportation; thorough knowledge of equipment and supplies employed in the emergency care of patients and victims of accidents; thorough knowledge of the street and road system and physical layout of the County; thorough knowledge of Ortivus Field Data software; skill in assessing a victim's condition and applying emergency medical care; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to coordinate with other emergency service agencies; ability to communicate effectively with the general public; ability to keep records and prepare reports; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, associates, patients and their families. Education and Experience
High school diploma or GED; completion of a certificate program, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Physical requirements include regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 50 pounds of force and occasional exertion of over 100 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel, frequently requires reaching with hands and arms and occasionally requires standing, walking, sitting, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, tasting or smelling, pushing or pulling and lifting; work requires close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, depth perception, color perception, night vision and peripheral vision; 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; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work frequently requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions and exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment and occasionally requires working in high, precarious places, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and exposure to the risk of electrical shock; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic). Special requirements include possession of BCLS provider certification, NCOEMS EMT credential, NIMS ICS 100, 200 and 700 certifications, CEVO certification, HAZMAT Operations certification, and an appropriate driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina. Wellness Center
The Wellness Center is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8am to 12pm and 1pm to 4pm, and Tuesday and Thursday from 8am to 12pm. The Wellness Center is a partnership between Transylvania County and the City of Brevard. County employees and dependents on the medical plan over the age of 7 may use the Wellness Center for all services at no cost. Service is provided by calling 828-884-3115 to make an appointment. Time away from your work location to visit the Wellness Center is not charged to leave. Services include routine bloodwork monitoring, allergy injections, monitoring chronic illnesses, manage and authorize prescriptions, coordinate referrals, school physicals and testing for flu, mono and strep. Payroll & Banking Benefits
Electronic Payroll Deposit: County employees are paid on a bi-weekly basis, totaling 26 pay periods each year. Paychecks are distributed through secure ACH direct deposit, available to all banks and credit unions. Deposits are scheduled so that funds are accessible by Friday morning on each payday. Employees have the option to split their paycheck between two accountsone with a specified dollar amount and the other receiving the remaining balance. Credit Union: County Employees may be a member of the Civic Federal Credit Union. Local office is in Asheville. Learn more by visiting www.civicfcu.com. First Citizens Bank: First Citizens offers special bank packages for County Employees: checking with interest, no minimum balance on savings account, $500 towards closing costs on a First Citizens mortgage, and low introductory APR on balance transfers for various rewards. Learn more by visiting our local office in Brevard, located directly across the street from the County Administration Building. Retirement
401K
Empower Retirement
Voluntary Employee Contributions, rollovers from prior plans, etc. 457
Nationwide Retirement Solutions
Voluntary Employee Contributions, rollovers from prior plans, etc. Local Discounts
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Transylvania County is offering a part-time position for Emergency Medical Services Technician. The salary is $16.01 hourly. The location is in North Carolina, 28712. The job is non-exempt and the closing date is continuous. The job number is 00021. About
Performs difficult skilled technical work operating an ambulance, responding to calls for emergency medical services, providing emergency medical care, assisting EMT - Paramedic on traumatic and medical emergencies, maintaining records and files, preparing reports, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the EMT - Paramedic Shift Supervisor. Qualification requirements include the ability to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential Functions
Provides emergency and non-emergency care to residents and visitors of the County; operates equipment and administers first aid; transports victims to emergency care facility; documents findings. Responds to emergency calls which might require advanced life support. Provides emergency medical care in accordance with established guidelines and written verbal instructions from physicians. Determines extent of illness or injury and establishes priorities for required care. Transmits vital patient information and telemetry data to receiving medical care facility. Observes patient in route and administers additional care as needed. Completes and files documentation on calls. Inspects and performs preventive maintenance on assigned apparatus and equipment; assists in cleaning station and grounds. Participates in continuing education activities and maintaining certification hours. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
General knowledge of the principles of anatomy and physiology; thorough knowledge of the principles and techniques of emergency care, including diagnosis, proper treatment and transportation; thorough knowledge of equipment and supplies employed in the emergency care of patients and victims of accidents; thorough knowledge of the street and road system and physical layout of the County; thorough knowledge of Ortivus Field Data software; skill in assessing a victim's condition and applying emergency medical care; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to coordinate with other emergency service agencies; ability to communicate effectively with the general public; ability to keep records and prepare reports; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, associates, patients and their families. Education and Experience
High school diploma or GED; completion of a certificate program, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Physical requirements include regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 50 pounds of force and occasional exertion of over 100 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel, frequently requires reaching with hands and arms and occasionally requires standing, walking, sitting, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, tasting or smelling, pushing or pulling and lifting; work requires close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, depth perception, color perception, night vision and peripheral vision; 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; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work frequently requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions and exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment and occasionally requires working in high, precarious places, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and exposure to the risk of electrical shock; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic). Special requirements include possession of BCLS provider certification, NCOEMS EMT credential, NIMS ICS 100, 200 and 700 certifications, CEVO certification, HAZMAT Operations certification, and an appropriate driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina. Wellness Center
The Wellness Center is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8am to 12pm and 1pm to 4pm, and Tuesday and Thursday from 8am to 12pm. The Wellness Center is a partnership between Transylvania County and the City of Brevard. County employees and dependents on the medical plan over the age of 7 may use the Wellness Center for all services at no cost. Service is provided by calling 828-884-3115 to make an appointment. Time away from your work location to visit the Wellness Center is not charged to leave. Services include routine bloodwork monitoring, allergy injections, monitoring chronic illnesses, manage and authorize prescriptions, coordinate referrals, school physicals and testing for flu, mono and strep. Payroll & Banking Benefits
Electronic Payroll Deposit: County employees are paid on a bi-weekly basis, totaling 26 pay periods each year. Paychecks are distributed through secure ACH direct deposit, available to all banks and credit unions. Deposits are scheduled so that funds are accessible by Friday morning on each payday. Employees have the option to split their paycheck between two accountsone with a specified dollar amount and the other receiving the remaining balance. Credit Union: County Employees may be a member of the Civic Federal Credit Union. Local office is in Asheville. Learn more by visiting www.civicfcu.com. First Citizens Bank: First Citizens offers special bank packages for County Employees: checking with interest, no minimum balance on savings account, $500 towards closing costs on a First Citizens mortgage, and low introductory APR on balance transfers for various rewards. Learn more by visiting our local office in Brevard, located directly across the street from the County Administration Building. Retirement
401K
Empower Retirement
Voluntary Employee Contributions, rollovers from prior plans, etc. 457
Nationwide Retirement Solutions
Voluntary Employee Contributions, rollovers from prior plans, etc. Local Discounts
Advance Auto Parts
10% off Auto Zone Auto Parts
10% off Brevard Clay
10% off all Paint Your Own Pottery! The Brevard Clothing Company
20% off all items The Clothing Connection
20% off all items Cardinal Cleaners
15% off all items Headwaters Outfitters
15% off full retail price items (some exclusion apply), group rates for trips down the French Broad River. Healthy Harvest Natural Foods
10% off on dietary supplements only (vitamins, minerals, and herbal) Jiffy Lube
15% off up to $15.00 on everything except tire purchase, Brevard location only La Petite Spa & Wellness
10% off any services that are offered. Lilly T's Clothing Company 20% off all items to County Employees Main Street Ltd 15% off entire purchase Pescados's Burritos
15% off Rae & Ivy 10% off entire purchase Subway
10% off at both Brevard locations Tan 360
10% off entire purchase Workout Anytime - $1 enrollment, $15 month Basic or $25 month Premium