The Town of Lake Waccamaw is now hiring Full-Time Paramedics
Competitive pay, education opportunities, and full government benefits included at no additional cost.
Excellent schedule (24 on, 24 off, 24 on, and 5 days off)
Under general supervision, performs skilled and technical work in operating an approved mobile medical unit and administering appropriate emergency medical care to patients. Work involves responding to the scene of emergency calls, applying necessary medical treatment to sick or injured persons, and transporting persons to the appropriate medical facility. Employee must exercise tact, courtesy and firmness in dealing with sick or injured persons and with the general public. Employee is responsible for performing in accordance with established emergency medical procedures and techniques, but must exercise considerable independent judgment in evaluating and testing victims, and in applying short-term relief. Employee is exposed to the normal hazards of emergency fire and rescue work, including risk of exposure to infectious diseases.
Minimum Qualifications Required:
Possession of a high school diploma or GED.
Credentialed as an Paramedic with the state of North Carolina.
Possession of a valid North Carolina Driver’s License.
Certified Basic Life support (BLS)
Certified Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Certified Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Certified Hazmat Awareness Level 1 or equivalent within 12 months of service
Ability to complete certification in Emergency Vehicle Driver within 12 months of date of hire.
Physical ability to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including suction units, immobilization requirement, intravenous infusions, syringes and medications, cardiac monitor/defibrillator/pacer; two-way radios, mechanics tools, etc.
Ability to exert up to 150 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 75 pounds of force frequently, and/or 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Physical ability to carry a shared 250-pound load for short distances and subsequently provide necessary care.
Knowledge of basic laws and regulations pertaining to emergency medical service operations.
Ability to prepare ambulance call reports and other reports using appropriate grammar, medical terminology and abbreviations, and to write legibly.
Certification Level: Paramedic
County: Columbus
Closing Date (if any):
