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Emergency Medical Technician
Iredell County Government $42,770.70 - $66,722.30 Annually Statesville, NC Full-Time Continuous Overview and Purpose: Performs basic level life support with stabilization procedures and provides emergency medical care and transportation in the Emergency Medical Services unit of the County. Essential Functions: Administers basic level life support techniques and procedures based on patient assessment. Assists in setting up appropriate medical treatments as allowed and assists with paramedic patient care. Serves as an operator of an emergency medical unit while responding to calls for assistance. Transports patients to medical facilities, nursing homes, and medical appointments as necessary. Gathers patient medical and insurance information from the patient, family members, or bystanders and inputs into the computer as per documentation requirements. Participates in daily cleaning, stocking, and inventorying of emergency equipment and supplies. Completes full patient care documentation through various paper and electronic based formats during and after calls for the service including information for billing documentation, and legal accountability. Inspects and tests ambulances and their emergency equipment, maintaining proper inventory of equipment and supplies; cleans and sanitizes ambulance and equipment daily; ensures that they are in proper and good working order; makes routine adjustments, but reports other than minor defects for specialized attention. Maintains cleanliness and performs minor maintenance of Emergency Medical Service facilities; cleans, sweeps, mops, etc., exercises on duty to maintain health and fitness. Provides assistance to members of fire departments or volunteer Emergency Medical Service organizations, as requested. Additional Functions: Performs other related work as required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Considerable knowledge of and skill in administering emergency medical procedures at the EMT level; maintenance and repair of rescue equipment. Considerable knowledge of anatomy and physiology. Considerable knowledge of equipment and supplies employed in emergency care of patients and accident victims. Considerable knowledge of County geography and locations of roads and streets. Skill in recognizing trauma and signs and symptoms of medical emergencies to determine appropriate treatment. Ability to perform duties in accordance with established emergency medical procedures and techniques, medical protocols, and standing orders. Ability to work with a diverse socio-economic population based on the unique situations encountered. Ability to respond quickly and calmly in emergencies and stressful situations. Ability to safely drive an ambulance or transport vehicle in adverse conditions and according to motor vehicles laws. Ability to communicate effectively in a tactful and firm manner with the public. Ability to deal with stress and death and dying patients. Ability to accurately record services provided on required forms. Ability to work with co-workers, law enforcement personnel, fire personnel, medical personnel, patients, and the general public. Ability to maintain vehicles, equipment, and facilities. Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient contact. Education/Experience Requirements: High School Diploma/GED is required and demonstrated ability to perform the necessary work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Additional Requirements: Certification by the North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services as an EMT level. Possession of a valid North Carolina Driver's License. CPR and other Certifications in ICS 100, 200, 700 & 800 (NIMS), and Hazardous Materials Operations Level are required within six (6) months of hire. Preferred Qualifications: None.
Iredell County Government $42,770.70 - $66,722.30 Annually Statesville, NC Full-Time Continuous Overview and Purpose: Performs basic level life support with stabilization procedures and provides emergency medical care and transportation in the Emergency Medical Services unit of the County. Essential Functions: Administers basic level life support techniques and procedures based on patient assessment. Assists in setting up appropriate medical treatments as allowed and assists with paramedic patient care. Serves as an operator of an emergency medical unit while responding to calls for assistance. Transports patients to medical facilities, nursing homes, and medical appointments as necessary. Gathers patient medical and insurance information from the patient, family members, or bystanders and inputs into the computer as per documentation requirements. Participates in daily cleaning, stocking, and inventorying of emergency equipment and supplies. Completes full patient care documentation through various paper and electronic based formats during and after calls for the service including information for billing documentation, and legal accountability. Inspects and tests ambulances and their emergency equipment, maintaining proper inventory of equipment and supplies; cleans and sanitizes ambulance and equipment daily; ensures that they are in proper and good working order; makes routine adjustments, but reports other than minor defects for specialized attention. Maintains cleanliness and performs minor maintenance of Emergency Medical Service facilities; cleans, sweeps, mops, etc., exercises on duty to maintain health and fitness. Provides assistance to members of fire departments or volunteer Emergency Medical Service organizations, as requested. Additional Functions: Performs other related work as required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Considerable knowledge of and skill in administering emergency medical procedures at the EMT level; maintenance and repair of rescue equipment. Considerable knowledge of anatomy and physiology. Considerable knowledge of equipment and supplies employed in emergency care of patients and accident victims. Considerable knowledge of County geography and locations of roads and streets. Skill in recognizing trauma and signs and symptoms of medical emergencies to determine appropriate treatment. Ability to perform duties in accordance with established emergency medical procedures and techniques, medical protocols, and standing orders. Ability to work with a diverse socio-economic population based on the unique situations encountered. Ability to respond quickly and calmly in emergencies and stressful situations. Ability to safely drive an ambulance or transport vehicle in adverse conditions and according to motor vehicles laws. Ability to communicate effectively in a tactful and firm manner with the public. Ability to deal with stress and death and dying patients. Ability to accurately record services provided on required forms. Ability to work with co-workers, law enforcement personnel, fire personnel, medical personnel, patients, and the general public. Ability to maintain vehicles, equipment, and facilities. Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient contact. Education/Experience Requirements: High School Diploma/GED is required and demonstrated ability to perform the necessary work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Additional Requirements: Certification by the North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services as an EMT level. Possession of a valid North Carolina Driver's License. CPR and other Certifications in ICS 100, 200, 700 & 800 (NIMS), and Hazardous Materials Operations Level are required within six (6) months of hire. Preferred Qualifications: None.