Paramedic

Jones County Emergency Medical Services is looking to full the Paramedic Position. Job Duties: The Paramedic will provide emergency medical care and Advanced Life Support to residents and visitors of the County. They shall also be responsible to: - Assist in maintaining vehicles and equipment in state of readiness. - Determine extentof illness or injury and establish priorities for required care; transmit vital information and telemetry data to receiving medical care facility. - Provide various treatment techniques including, but not limited to: airway management, intravenous therapy, drug administration, cardiac monitoring, defibrillation and electrocardiogram interpretation. Complete and file all required documentation in a timely manner. - Assist in performing inspections of vehicles, equipment, and cleaning of station, grounds, and other duties assigned by the EMS Director. - Participate in continuing education actives and maintain certification. - All work is performed under limited supervision of the EMS Director. Position Qualifications: Thorough knowledge of the principles of anatomy and physiology; thorough knowledge of the principles and techniques of emergency medical care, including diagnosis, proper treatment and transportation; thorough knowledge of equipment and supplies used in the emergency care of patients and victim's of accidents; thorough knowledge of the streets and road system and physical layout of the County; skill in diagnosing a victim's condition and applying emergency medical care; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to keep records and prepare reports; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, associates, patients and their families, other emergency service agencies and the general public. Must hold a valid unrestricted North Carolina driver's license.