Position: Community Paramedic
About the Position: The Yadkin County Community Paramedic program is designed to provide the public with enhanced healthcare services within our community. This position requires a highly motivated and disciplined individual who has excellent time-management skills. This person will work 8-hour days/5 days a week as an autonomous unit and will attend to non-urgent/non-transport cases but is subject to emergency services and care as needed/as available.
Salary Range: $51,503 – $77,254. Salary is based on years of experience, education, and other qualifying certificate courses.
Work Schedule: 8 hours shifts with some night and weekend shifts.
Benefits (Full Time):
• North Carolina Local Government Retirement
• 401k (Prudential) & 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (Nationwide)
• Paid Training
• Uniforms provided
• Longevity Pay
• Vacation Leave, Sick Leave, Holiday Leave, and Military Leave
• Health Insurance (No paycheck deductions: 100% paid for by the county)
• BC/BS Dental Insurance
• Long-term care insurance (Blue Cross / Blue Shield)
• Vision Insurance (Community Eye Care)
• Health Insurance for retirees until Medicare eligible
• Colonial Supplemental Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance (USAble)
• Employee Wellness Clinic at no cost to the employee (EMS employees are welcome to visit during their working shift)
In addition:
1. An employee’s sick time from their previous NC local government position is transferred here
2. An employee accrues vacation hours based on their time spent in the NC local government system (see our career page for more info [https://www.yadkincountync.gov/566/Careers]).
Minimum Requirements:
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Paramedic Certification by the North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services
• Minimum of three years of experience as a full-time Paramedic, or the ability to demonstrate the competencies of a three year Paramedic
• Valid Driver’s License
• AHA CPR
• FEMA Independent Study Courses: IS-100.c, IS-200.c, IS-700.b, and IS-800.c within 1 year of hire
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen
• Ability to meet the physical, communication, and other like requirements listed in the job description
About Yadkin County EMS:
Yadkin County is a rural community located west of Winston-Salem, NC. We serve 37,000+ citizens, as well as the visitors and travelers who commute into and through our County every day. Last year, we responded to over 6,000 request for service utilizing 5 ALS transport units, 2 Community Paramedics, and 1 QRV utilized by our on-duty Supervisor.
We keep an updated fleet equipped with LifePak 15’s, Stryker Power-PRO stretchers & Stair-PRO stairchairs, and PCR software that provides access to patient feedback data from several area hospitals. The Paramedic COVID Specialist will operate out of a QRV.
To learn more about our agency: https://www.yadkincountync.gov/139/Emergency-Medical-Services
How to Apply: You can apply online at: https://mss.yadkincountync.gov/MSS/employmentopportunities/default.aspx
(Yadkincountync.gov > How do I > Apply for a Job) or fill out this application and submit it to HR@yadkincountync.gov: https://www.yadkincountync.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5651/Application-for-Employment
If you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact the Assistant Director: cbolden@yadkincountync.gov
Certification Level: Paramedic
County: Yadkin
Closing Date (if any): 01/01/2025
