PARAMEDIC - FULL-TIME

Cabarrus County EMS is a progressive emergency services organization providing advanced paramedic-level care to the residents and visitors of Cabarrus County. Our organization is committed to Innovation, Trust, Respect, Dedication, Compassion, and Excellent Patient Care. Cabarrus County EMS responds to thousands of emergency calls each year and is dedicated to providing timely, high-quality emergency medical services to our growing community. **Cabarrus County EMS is looking to fill Full-time Paramedic positions**. Do you have a passion to work with the public, a commitment to helping others and want to have a rewarding career that makes a difference? Now is your opportunity to join one of the finest EMS departments in North Carolina. Come work where “America Thrives”. Cabarrus EMS is a place where you can be you and thrive here. **Applicants are encouraged to apply early. The application review process will take place immediately and continue until the position is filled. This recruitment may close any time after the first review or when a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.** **Hiring range for this position is $50,315.20 - $60,153.60. ($24.19 - $28.92 per hour). Initial placement for new employees is customarily at entry level through 35% percentile. Pay grade for this position is 18.** **Please include specific details about your job duties and responsibilities on your application. Applications with incomplete or vague descriptions may not be considered when determining qualifications.** **Advantages of a career with Cabarrus County EMS include:** - Competitive pay - Annual performance management merit increases - 12-hour shift model with alternating 36 and 48 weeks - Overtime eligible at time and a half (paid out biweekly) - Paramedic grade program (Paramedic, Senior Paramedic, Master Paramedic) - Work Life Balance -straight day or night shift assignment (no rotating) - Holiday time accrual - Vacation and sick leave - Educational leave with reimbursement of tuition for approved job-related courses - Paid comprehensive continuing education program - 5% employer-paid contribution to NC401K, with no employee match required - Participation in the Local Government Employees Retirement System - Free health Insurance for employees only (spouse and family plans are available) - Health Plan with $0 Employee only Premium (spouse and family plans are available) - HSA dollars available - County fitness center - Dental, Vision, Short- and Long-term disability and supplemental insurance plans available - Employee assistance program - Paid membership in [NC Association of Rescue and EMS](https://www.ncarems.org/) - Comprehensive patient care protocols - State of the art equipment - Ambulances replaced frequently to maintain new fleet - One of the best average response times in the state - Specialty teams - Award winning service Performs advanced technical work responding, rescuing, and transporting the sick and injured and administering emergency medical care at the paramedic level. Work is performed under the regular supervision of a Shift Supervisor. Daily guidance and direction concerning patient care is provided by an Emergency Medical Service Senior or Master Paramedic.**Essential Functions****/****Typical Tasks:** **Responding to calls for emergency medical services; providing emergency medical care; driving; maintaining records and files; preparing reports.** - Responds to emergency calls as an ambulance driver or attendant. - Performs emergency medical care in accordance with established written guidelines and verbal instructions from physicians. - Determines extent of illness or injury and establishes priorities for required care. - Transports persons to appropriate medical facilities. - Completes a variety of forms and reports pertaining to activities. - Maintains ambulance, equipment, and supplies in clean and proper working order. - Attends training courses to update skills and improve proficienc…