Paramedic - Tiered Sign-on Bonus Up To $5,000

County of Wake, NC•Raleigh, NC

1d•$30 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

Paramedics are the primary provider of prompt, compassionate and clinically excellent emergency medical care to the sick and injured residents of and visitors to Wake County. Paramedics are responsible for the operation of emergency vehicles, biomedical equipment and other equipment necessary to provide patient and situational assessment, treatment and transport in an emergency setting. Paramedics are required to effectively interact and communicate with individuals and groups of individuals from all education levels, cultural backgrounds, belief structures, and states of health. Paramedics are also responsible for performing routine cleaning and basic maintenance of equipment, facilities and vehicles. They will also participate in community outreach and public education opportunities. A successful candidate is someone with a high level of communication and problem-solving skills that either currently holds a North Carolina Paramedic certification or is eligible to receive a North Carolina paramedic certification. This candidate is expected to understand scene management and be able to effectively operate within an Incident Command System. The successful candidate will also be able to demonstrate the ability to calmly and effectively work in high stress and emotionally charged situations.

Requirements

No specific education level required
No specific experience required
Certification as a North Carolina Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) or eligibility for such certification
Valid Driver's License and "safe" driving record
Equivalent education and experience are accepted
Ability to firmly adhere to codes of conduct and ethical principles
Ability to work calmly and effectively in high stress situations and fast-paced environments
Ability to function in a physically demanding environment, requiring strength, flexibility and endurance
Ability to confidently assess dynamic situations, incorporate available facts, opinions, tangible and/or intangible factors, choose an appropriate course of action and proactively adjust course of action as each situation evolves
Ability to quickly develop relationships with patients and their families/caretakers by listening to and understanding identified medical complaints/needs and responding appropriately with clear, concise information
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to actively participate as a member of a team, to build and maintain positive, productive relationships with coworkers, fellow responders, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare workers
Ability to confer with others to explore alternatives and reach resolutions or an outcome acceptable to all parties
Ability to maintain conditions that ensure a healthy and safe working environment
Ability to understand the impact and implications of decisions on the community and other departments

Responsibilities

Understand and practice our mission statement of Prompt, Compassionate and Clinically Excellent Care
Perform advanced life support skills utilizing liberal standing order protocols to guide patient care
Provide comfort and compassion to patients and family
Interview and assess patients to identify chief complaint(s) or issues, obtain relevant information from the patient, their family or care taker(s), bystanders/citizens, or other sources and identify alternative solutions if necessary
Lift and carry equipment, stretchers and patients to facilitate response to and transport of patients
Safely and respectfully operate an emergency vehicle
Respond to requests for service whenever and wherever needed to include all times of day and all types of weather
Effectively and efficiently utilize technology such as in-vehicle navigation, laptop computers, biomedical equipment, computer aided dispatch, online education portals, high-fidelity simulators, etc.
Maintain cleanliness of equipment, vehicles and facilities
Regularly inventory and restock equipment and vehicles
Effectively and respectfully communicate through written, oral and visual means with all individuals and groups of individuals
Effectively work while wearing a variety of different personal protective equipment to include turnout gear, chemical protective clothing and respiratory protection
Effectively work as an individual and as a member of a team
Regularly attend and participate in training
Participate in community outreach and public education events
Participate in various department specific committees regarding decisions on protocols, equipment, vehicles, uniforms, etc.
Precept students from paramedic programs locally and nationwide on their clinical rotations