Must have an equivalent combination of education and experience including the following:
Must possess or obtain an Associate’s degree in EMS or related field within two years of employment.
5 years of experience as a paramedic level provider.
NC EMS Level I Paramedic instructor must be obtained within three years of employment.
Experience working as or in the development/supervision of an FTO program.
Certification by the State of North Carolina as a Paramedic.
Physically able to function as a paramedic as part of a two-person ambulance crew or single person quick response vehicle.
Valid NC Driver’s License.
Must possess or obtain within two years of employment ACLS, PALS and CPR instructor certifications.
Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite to include Microsoft Visio. Proficiency in the use of Adobe Acrobat, video editing software, inventory/documentation systems, and the management of audio / visual equipment to facilitate training presentations.
Ability to lift and move medical equipment and supply boxes consistent with EMS operations.
Ability to interpret and apply medical research with assistance from the EMS Training Officer, EMS Medical Director, and EMS Director.
Thorough knowledge of advanced life support emergency medical procedures and techniques.
Thorough knowledge of the equipment and supplies employed in the emergency care of patients and victims of accidents or trauma.
Ability to assist in the delivery of a training program that is well defined so that all employees understand what is expected of them.
Ability to maintain knowledge of skills and medications permissible to be performed or administered by each level of credentialed OEMS provider.
Ability to conduct training courses in person, online and while crews are on duty.
Considerable knowledge of the geographical layout of the county and city including the location of roads and streets within the county.
Considerable knowledge of radio communications equipment.
Skill in applying BLS and ALS techniques and treatment.
Ability to instruct emergency medical personnel in the application of medical and technical procedures to be used in emergency situations.
Good communication skills. Ability to work well with the public and co-workers.
Must have strong public speaking skills and be willing to present to small or large audiences on multiple occasions, some with little to no preparation/notification.
Willing to successfully complete EMS Leadership training when offered.
Willing to attend professional development classes and training when offered.
Ability to handle stressful situations and remain calm in a crisis.
Ability to be a team leader.
Ability to multitask.
Ability to communicate successfully with various people and personalities.
Willingness to work with employees to offer suggestions and alternate solutions to problems encountered in clinical care and operational concerns in the field.
Ability to quickly address training concerns and clinical care questions.
Physical Demands
N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.
O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+hrs/day)
F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 -5.5+ hrs/day)
C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+hrs/day)
Physical Demands
Stand F
Walk F
Sit F
Manually Manipulate C
Reach Outward F
Reach Above Shoulder O
Climb O
Crawl O
Squat or Kneel O
Bend O
Talk/Hear C
See C
Taste/Smell O
Lift/Carry
10 lbs. or less F
11-20 lbs. F
21-50 lbs. F
51-100 lbs. O
Over 100 lbs. O
Push/Pull
12 lbs. or less F
13-25 lbs. F
26-40 lbs. F
41-100 lbs. F
Other Physical Requirements
Vision (Near, Distance, Peripheral)
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Most work will be performed within an office or warehouse setting, but work may require operational assignments as detailed below:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.
