GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

The primary purpose of the paramedic is the response, assessment, triage, treatment, and transport of victims of accidents, injuries, medical emergencies; and other duties as assigned. This position requires that the employee must have proficiency in the entire continuum of medical, cardiac, and traumatic injuries for adult and pediatric to ensure that the department's services are provided on a 24 hour basis.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Employees in this class provides rapid response to varying citizen request and emergencies, which result in the assessment of victims of accident/injury or medical condition and provides basic and advanced life support treatment. Provides for the safe transport of patients to local medical facilities, and provides medical documentation of medical assessment, treatment, and response to interventions. Prepares and maintains equipment for response to emergencies, as well as developments to ensure system coverage and timely response. Interacts with the general public, patients, medical professionals, and public safety personnel extensively in a multitude of situations, many of which are high stress and potentially life threatening. Assist with Public Health emergencies as needed including vaccinations, mass prophylaxis, and staffing mass clinics as needed and available. This includes distribution of antibiotics, vaccinations such as seasonal influenza, H1N1, and any other vaccinations deemed appropriate by the health department. This position is subject to mutual aid request and out of county deployment for mass casualty, mass gathering, or disaster response. Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Title: EMT - Paramedic Pool 2022
Department: Emergency Services – Greensboro & High Point
Position: Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic
Entry Salary: Paramedic (Full-time - $52,956)FLSA: Non-Exempt
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Paramedic Qualifications: Must be 18 years of age. Must be a high school graduate or have a GED and be certified as a North Carolina Paramedic or have the ability to obtain a NC Paramedic credential through reciprocity. Must maintain a current valid DMV operator's license. Must have experience directly related to emergency medical services.
Duties: Provides advanced life support to individuals who are in need of medical assistance.
EMT- Paramedics are subject to the following:

• Official Transcript (High School or College)
• Physical Agility Testing
• Online Personal History Questionnaire
• Drug Screen
• National Background Check
• Driving Record Check
• Physical with Cone Health
• Psychological Testing with LESI
• Reference Checks

If you have any questions in reference to the above, please contact the EMS Recruiter @ 336-641-6513.

Driving is Essential 
Driving is an essential requirement of this position whether driving a County owned or personal vehicle to conduct county business. Motor Vehicle Reports may be verified for valid driver's license and that the driving record is compatible with the county's driving criteria.
If a personal vehicle is operated for county business proper insurance is maintained as per Guilford County's vehicle use policy.
Special Note
This generic class description gives an overview of the job class, its essential job functions and recommended job requirements. However, for each individual position assigned to this class, there is available a completed job description with physical abilities checklist which can be reviewed before initiating a selection process. They can provide additional detailed information on which to base various personnel actions and can assist management in making legal defensible personnel decisions.