Top 19 paramedic Jobs in alexander county nc

Paramedic - PTNB
Alexander County Government —Alexander County, NC
- $24.25 - $28.12 an hour
- Part-time
- Sanitation
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
14d
Paramedic - PTNB
Alexander County, NC —Taylorsville, NC
- $24.25 - $28.12 an hour
- Part-time
- Sanitation
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
14d
Paramedic / Emergency / PRN
Catawba Valley Medical Center —Hickory, NC
- PRN
- BLS Certification
- Mid-level
- ER
Apprentice Paramedic
Iredell County, NC —Iredell County, NC
- $23.18 an hour
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Management
- Sanitation
- Wellness program
- AD&D insurance
EMT or Paramedic (PRN)
Medcor Inc —Conover, NC
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Ability to climb stairs
- In-person
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6d
Community Paramedic (Opioid Settlement)
Iredell County —Statesville, NC
- $54,587.46 - $69,871.95 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Customer service
- Sanitation
2d
Paramedic Part Time
Caldwell County Government —Lenoir, NC
- $24 - $28 an hour
- Part-time
- PALS Certification
- Customer service
- Mid-level
(Part Time) Paramedic
Join Parachute —Statesville, NC
- $23 - $25 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
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Community Paramedic (Opioid Settlement)
Iredell County, NC —Iredell County, NC
- $54,587.46 - $69,871.95 a year
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Management
- PALS Certification
- Wellness program
- Dental insurance
2d
EMT or Paramedic (Clinic Manager)
Medcor Inc —Conover, NC
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Ability to climb stairs
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Paramedic
Join Parachute —Statesville, NC
- $23 - $28 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Paramedic
Caldwell County Government —Lenoir, NC
- $42,390 - $64,330 a year
- Full-time
- PALS Certification
- Customer service
- Mid-level
Paramedic (Full-Time)
Catawba County —Newton, NC
- 12 hour shift
- Spanish
- Clean driving record
- PALS Certification
- Wellness program
- Health savings account
Paramedic - Glendale, CA
MEDTRANS INC —United States
- $36.50 - $39.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Clean driving record
- PALS Certification
- Customer service
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
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Paramedic - PTNB
Alexander County Government —Alexander County, NC
Possess a valid North Carolina driver's license. Responds to emergency calls as a medical unit attendant or driver, performs necessary rescue work in accordance…
$24.25 - $28.12 an hour
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Paramedic - PTNB
Alexander County, NC —Taylorsville, NC
Possess a valid North Carolina driver's license. Responds to emergency calls as a medical unit attendant or driver, performs necessary rescue work in accordance…
$24.25 - $28.12 an hour
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EMT-Paramedic or LPN for Clinic on Construction Site
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Paramedic - PTNB

Alexander County Government -
Alexander County, NC

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Job Details

Part-time
$24.25 - $28.12 an hour
14 days ago

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Driving
Pediatrics

Full Job Description

Position Description

An employee in this class performs professional advanced life support work in operating an approved medical unit, rescuing victims, and performing advanced emergency care including the administration of life sustaining treatment to patients on-site and while en-route to hospital. Work involves responding to the scene of emergency and non-emergency calls, applying necessary medical treatment to sick or injured persons, and transporting persons to a medical facility. Employee serves as a member of an ambulance crew and is responsible for the medical care administered to the patient. This position is differentiated from an Emergency Medical Technician of other certification levels by the additional requirements of performing defibrillation and cardioversion, using gas-powered or hand-powered nebulizers, decompressing a tension pneumothorax by use of a catheter-flutter-valve device, using positive-end expiratory pressure respirators, performing cricothyrotomy for relief of upper airway obstruction, performing gastric suction by intubations. Employee is also responsible for maintaining supplies, performing janitorial duties at the base, and performing miscellaneous office duties. Employee is exposed to the normal hazards of emergency rescue work, including risk of exposure to infectious diseases. Reports directly to a Paramedic Shift Supervisor and under the overall supervision of the EMS Director. The work schedule is 24 hours on duty/72 hours off duty rotation schedule.

Responsibilities

Responds to emergency calls as a medical unit attendant or driver, performs necessary rescue work in accordance with established protocols for Basic and Advanced Life Support; administers necessary emergency medical care requiring the use of suction units, immobilization equipment, intravenous infusions, syringes and medications, and cardiac monitors/defibrillator/pacers, and performance of intubations/advanced airway management. Paramedic trained in approved programs, certified by the Board of Medical Examiners to perform medical actions, and function in an approved mobile intensive care program may do any of the following in accordance with protocols established by their sponsor hospital:

(A) While at the scene of a medical emergency and confronted by a serious or life-threatening clinical situation, if continual approval has been provided by the sponsoring Medical Director:
Establish an intravenous or intraosseous line in a peripheral vein and administer any intravenous solution approved by the Board of Medical Examiners for use by Paramedics;

Obtain blood for laboratory analysis;
Administer parenterally, orally, sublingual, or topically any of the drugs approved by the Board of Medical Examiners for use by Paramedics;
Perform pulmonary ventilation by means of an endotracheal tube and/or perform cricothyrotomy for relief of upper airway obstruction;
Perform defibrillation or cardioversion;
Use gas-powered or hand-powered nebulizers;
Decompress a tension pneumothorax by use of a catheter-flutter-valve device;
Use positive end expiratory pressure respirators;
Perform gastric suction by intubations;
Perform external cardiac pacing.

(B) When confronted with a pulse-less non-breathing patient, perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation, defibrillation, and pulmonary ventilation by means of endotracheal tube and administer appropriate cardiac drugs prior to contacting the sponsor hospital.

(C) Establish an intravenous or intraosseous line in a peripheral vein and administer any intravenous solution approved by the Board of Medical Examiners for use by Paramedics prior to contacting the sponsor hospital.

May perform any of the following procedures if allowed by the County Emergency Medical Services System in which they function: patient assessment; basic life support techniques in accordance with the American Heart Association or American Red Cross including airway management and cardiopulmonary resuscitation; oxygen administration; hemorrhage control; treatment for shock; bandaging and dressing soft tissue injuries; application of military anti-shock trousers; splinting fractures and dislocations; treatment of injuries to the head, face, eye, neck, and spine; treatment of injuries to the chest, abdomen and genitalia; provision of basic life support for medical injuries; assisting in normal and abnormal childbirth; treatment of injuries as a result of exposure to heat and cold; treatment of burns; lifting and moving patients for transfer to a medical facility; and extrication of patients from confined areas.
Responds to non-emergency calls, such as requests to transport patients from hospitals to their homes or from a local medical facility to a specialized medical center.
Participates in a continuous training program to improve competence in medical technical work and in ambulance service and operation; studies street and road patterns and networks of the County in order that future runs may be made with minimum difficulty and delay.

Additional Job Duties:

Inspects and tests ambulances and their emergency equipment, maintaining proper inventory of equipment and supplies; cleans and sanitizes ambulance and equipment daily; ensures all equipment is 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.
Provides assistance to members of volunteer emergency medical service organizations in County, as requested.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Additional protocols employed in various emergency medical situations are referenced in the Emergency Medical Standard Operating Procedures Manual.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Considerable knowledge and skill in administering emergency medical procedures and techniques.
Considerable knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
Considerable knowledge of intravenous therapy and skill in recognizing adverse conditions.
Considerable knowledge of equipment and supplies utilized in emergency care of patients.
Considerable knowledge of county geography and locations of roads and streets.
Skill in recognizing trauma, 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 socioeconomic population and the situations encountered.
Ability to respond quickly and calmly in emergencies and stressful situations.
Ability to drive safely an emergency medical vehicle and according to motor vehicles laws.
Ability to communicate effectively in a tactful and firm manner with the public.
Ability to deal with stress, death, and dying patients.
Ability to accurately record services provided on required forms.
Ability to work with coworkers, law enforcement personnel, fire, medical personnel, patients, and the general public.
Ability to maintain vehicles, equipment, and facilities.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information.

Required Minimum Education / Experience

Graduation from high school or a GED is required; 1 to 2 years of experience in advanced emergency medical service work;
Or an equivalent combination of training and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Certification by the North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services (NCOEMS) as a Paramedic.
Possess a valid North Carolina driver's license.

Special Requirements
Completion of additional course work and certification to include, at a minimum, certification in cardiac care, pediatrics and trauma, as determined necessary by the EMS Director.

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