Paramedic (Part-Time)

City of Greenville, NC -
Greenville, NC

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Job Details

Part-time

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Paramedic License

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Job Summary

Greenville Fire/Rescue is seeking experienced professionals to serve as Part-time Paramedics for our department. This position will provide supervision of basic and advanced life support procedures relevant to pre-hospital emergency care on EMS units.

Join the professionals committed to serving the diverse needs of our community through high-quality responses to a full range of emergency services, outreach, and prevention programs. We have 7 stations city-wide and hold the Commission on Fire Accreditation International.

Work schedule assignment options may include 10 hour weekdays, 12 hour days or nights, and 24 hour shifts. Start times of 8:00am or 8:00 pm. Weekend or evening hours for special events may be included.

Part-time paramedics are required to work a minimum of two shifts per calendar month in order to remain in the staffing pool.

Part-time staff may work no more than 999 hours in any 12-month period. Third-party contracted events (e.g. football games) do not count toward the 999-hour limit.

This is a continuous posting and may close at any time.

Examples of Duties

Performs as lead clinician on the emergency scene;
Acts as lead personnel on ambulance during emergency calls and during patient transport;
Interprets cardiac rhythms using advanced diagnostic equipment;
Maintains and inventories paramedic level medications routinely;
Provides basic and advanced life support procedures using standard order protocols;
Interviews patients and bystanders to determine the nature of the emergency;
Interviews and assesses patients for injury and illness;
Lifts and carries equipment, stretchers, and patients;
Takes and records vital signs and enters data into electronic databases, and communicates with emergency providers;
Communicates with hospital personnel as required;
Documents all patient care by department standards;
Participates in educational activities and accident prevention activities;
Presents safety and preventive care information to schools and community organizations;
Performs inventory on supplies along with restocking after each emergency and non-emergency response;
Provides occasional supervision of assistants, seasonal employees, interns, volunteers, or temporary employees;
Maintains medical and vehicle equipment in good working order, along with making minor repairs to equipment;
Cleans emergency vehicles and evaluates operational readiness;
Maintains station by cleaning, dusting, mopping, sweeping, and vacuuming;
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED required; and
One year as a functioning field paramedic.

Required Certifications:

North Carolina state certified Paramedic or ability to obtain by reciprocity.

Preferred Completed Training:

NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800

Additional Requirements:
All applicants must:

Be at least 18 years of age;
Have a valid driver's license and a safe driving record;
Be a United States citizen or a non-citizen who can provide proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States;
Be of good moral character;
Possess the mental, physical, and medical health to perform the duties of a Paramedic;
Be highly motivated with an interest in the emergency services field.

Special Requirements

Boarded to practice as a Paramedic in Pitt County by the Medical Director or able to obtain within one month from date of employment.
This is a part-time position, working on an as needed basis.

Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

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