Community Paramedic

• Expands access to non-urgent health care through in-home patient visits and/or community-based services
• Serves as a trained "navigator" of community resources · 
• Provides outreach education to citizens Paramedic level · 
• Work includes participating in community outreach education, prevention programs, and participating in continuous in-service training · 
• Provides proactive care that is intended to help improve the overall health and wellness of program participants ·
•  Requires excellent rapport, understanding, and communication with the patients and their family members · 
• Common services will include assessment (vital signs, blood pressure, labs such as glucose levels, diagnostic cardiac monitoring, medication compliance and reconciliation, adherence to discharge instructions, etc.) · 
• Works in cooperation with other stakeholders/key medical providers to offer coordinated and integrated care (physician offices, home health agencies, hospice, long-term care facilities, public health department, social services, etc.) · 
• Consistently demonstrates professional behavior and performs proactive interventions which support the Mission, Vision, and Values of Gaston County Emergency Medical Services · 
• Builds and advocates for the program, creates community engagement, and provides outreach education to the public
• Maintains all knowledge, skills, and competencies to perform this role · 
• Demonstrates standards of performance (ownership, teamwork, communication, compassion) that support patient satisfaction and principles of service excellence 
• Attends staff meetings and committee meetings as required · Performs related duties as required

• County geography and road network systems · 
• Principles and practices of effective supervision ·
•  Operation and utilization procedures for two-way radio communication and equipment · Emergency care, medical facilities, and their services 
•  State of North Carolina motor vehicle and emergency vehicle rules and regulations

• Graduation from an accredited college or university EMS program with a valid NC Paramedic or National Registry Paramedic (NRP) certification. AAS degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Current certification in North Carolina as an EMT-Paramedic (NREMTP preferred) with current certification and/or Instructor in the following:
  • ACLS 
  • PHTLS 
  •  PALS/PEPP 
  • AMLS 
  • ASLS 
  • GEMS 
  • CPR 
  • NRP 
  • Valid North Carolina Driver’s License and not have MORE than 3 points on driving record
• Experience and training in responding to and controlling hazardous material incidents
• Minimum of one year of Service with EMS.

Salary : $27 - $32