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Paramedic - $25.21 - $27.99 / hr + Sign-on bonus!

Paramedic - $25.21 - $27.99 / hr + Sign-on bonus!

Mecklenburg EMSCharlotte, NC, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Temporary
Job description

Strive for medical excellence when you join MEDIC as a Paramedic! This is a FULL-TIME (40 hours / week), NON-SEASONAL position requiring open availability to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

  • Starting pay (based on experience) : $25.00 - $27.75 per hour
  • Eligible candidates receive up to $6,000 sign-on bonus
  • Up to $2,500 in relocation reimbursement for eligible candidates
  • Agency performance bonus up to $3,000 annually
  • State retirement benefits
  • 5% match to an agency-sponsored supplemental retirement account
  • Robust benefits package
  • Promotional opportunities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Based on medical and trauma protocols, and assessment of patient condition, provides basic and advanced life support; which includes interpreting EKG's, defibrillation, administering medications, including controlled substances, endotracheal intubation, cricothyrotomy, and chest decompression, and any other life-saving measures as indicated through the Agency's Medical Protocol.
  • Responds to instructions from emergency medical dispatcher and drives a specially equipped emergency vehicle to specified locations.
  • Work assigned schedule; work extended hours / overtime when necessary to ensure 24 / 7 emergency coverage for the community; able to work effectively for extended periods without a regular or guaranteed meal or break periods.
  • Other duties may be assigned
  • SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

    This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

    QUALIFICATIONS :

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

    LANGUAGE SKILLS

    Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

    MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

    Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

    REASONING ABILITY

    Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

    CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

  • Maintain insurability with Agency's insurance carrier
  • Compliance with annual respiratory fit testing
  • Must show proficiency with Agency approved driving course
  • Must maintain all mandatory con-ed / in-service training
  • Medically fit for duty as determined by Agency appointed physicians (able to perform essential functions of positions with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a threat of harm to self or others)
  • Able to work flexible hours; able to work holidays, nights and weekends
  • This position is considered a critical function within the Agency; subject to call back and overtime if required
  • Must be able to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods; have the dexterity to use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and / or move more than 100 pounds. Employee must be capable of safely operating and driving a commercial vehicle in a high-stress environment.
  • Must learn to adapt to changes without compromise and become proficient quickly
  • Must be alert at all times or pay close attention to details
  • Must be able to work under pressure in medical emergencies
  • Must be able to communicate clearly in writing and verbally
  • Must be able to operate effectively in unpredictable situations
  • Must adhere to all work rules, procedures and standards
  • Must have a current Paramedic Certification
  • Must complete FEMA classes IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, and IS-800
  • Valid Drivers License
  • HIPAA PRIVACY ACT

    Will limit access to protected health information (PHI) to the information reasonably necessary to do the job. Will share information only on a need-to-know basis for work purposes. Access to verbal, written and electronic PHI for this job has been determined based on job level and job responsibility within the organization. Computerized access to PHI for this job has been determined as described above and is controlled via user ID and password.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and / or move more than 100 pounds.

    MENTAL DEMANDS / REQUIREMENTS

    Must learn to adapt to changes without compromise and become proficient quickly.

    Must be alert at all times or pay close attention to details.

    Must be able to communicate clearly in writing and verbally.

    Must be able to operate effectively in unpredictable situations.

    Must adhere to all work rules, procedures and standards.

    WORK ENVIRONMENT

    The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and / or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; explosives; risk of radiation; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

  • Supports the directives of PCC, and oversees actions of multiple first responders reporting on the scene with Medic. Based on medical and trauma protocols, and assessment of patient condition, provides basic and advanced life support; which includes interpreting EKG's, defibrillation, administering medications, including controlled substances, endotracheal intubation, chest decompression, and any other life-saving measures as indicated through the Agency's Medical Protocol.
  • Manage entrapment scenes and triage multiple injury situations by directing the activities of rescue squads, first responders, and medical personnel. When necessary may determine the need for police response in order to assure the safety of patients and working personnel.
  • Ensures all paperwork is complete and confirms it is given to the direct report at patient hand-off while adhering to HIPPA compliance at the designated medical facility.
  • Respond to instructions of emergency medical dispatcher; drive specially equipped emergency vehicle to designated locations. Safely and effectively operate and drive any emergency vehicle upon request and respond within established response times.
  • Supports the direction on scene of all assigned emergencies as Crew Chief appropriates and makes judgments to control the situation as directed; assesses the condition of patient(s) and initiates medical procedures in accordance with protocols and procedures.
  • Interested applicants, please complete the online application, upload a resume, and a copy of your current Paramedic certification.

    If you have any further questions, please contact Jobs@medic911.com.

    Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

    This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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