Job Description

Posting number: FY26-01435

Department: EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES

Job classification: PARAMEDIC

Posting type: Open

Categories: Health Services, Fire & EMS, EMS, 911 Telecommunications, Emergency Management, Health Sciences

Summary

Cabarrus EMS is a progressive emergency services organization providing advanced paramedic-level care to the residents of Cabarrus County. Cabarrus County EMS prides itself on Innovation, Trust, Respect, Dedication, Compassion, and Excellent Patient Care. We respond to about 33,000 calls each year, and our service boasts a response time of 7.2 minutes, one of the best in the State of North Carolina.

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
• 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.

Examples of duties

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 proficiency.
• Assists with housekeeping, station maintenance, and routine office tasks.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Key Information:

• Maintain assigned schedule and work extended hours or overtime as necessary to provide continuous 24/7 emergency coverage for the community. This includes, but is not limited to, day or night shifts, as well as varying shift patterns. Must be able to perform duties effectively for extended periods without a regular or guaranteed meal or break period.

HIPAA PRIVACY ACT:

• Will limit access to protected health information (PHI) to the information reasonably necessary to do the job. Will share information only on a need-to-know basis for work purposes. Access to verbal, written and electronic PHI for this job has been determined based on job level and job responsibility within the organization. Computerized access to PHI for this job has been determined as described above and is controlled via user ID and password.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Thorough knowledge of the principles of anatomy and physiology; of the principles and techniques of emergency care, including diagnosis, proper treatment, and transportation; of medications including actions, indications, contraindications, dosages, and methods of administration; of advanced airway maintenance procedures; of equipment, protocols, skills, and supplies employed in the emergency care of patients and victims of accidents; and of the street 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; to keep records; to prepare reports; and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, patients and their families, associates, and the general public.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Requires graduation from high school or a GED and North Carolina Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic Credential issued by the North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services. Requires completion of hazardous materials awareness course and emergency driver course. Prefer some experience and training in emergency medical care. Requires certifications in advanced cardiac life support, pediatric advanced life support, international trauma life support, CPR, and national incident management systems.

It is strongly recommended that applicants upload a copy of all certifications (EMT, AEMT, Paramedic, National certification, CPR, etc.) related to the position.

At the discretion of EMS Management an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

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.

Some county job postings indicate that you can qualify with an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If this language is included in the job description, it means you may qualify through either education, your years of directly related experience, or a combination of both.

If you have indicated that you have earned a certificate, diploma, or degree from a technical school, college, or university, please note that Cabarrus County will verify your educational credentials. Official transcripts must clearly show the specific credential awarded to ensure accurate validation.

Special Requirements:

Possession of an appropriate driver's license. Possession of all certifications for the position as required by the State of North Carolina and the department. Position is a safety-sensitive position as defined by the Drug Free Workplace Policy.

Physical Requirements:

This is heavy work requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 75 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word, and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception, night vision, peripheral vision, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, operation of machines, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, noise, vibration, hazards, atmospheric conditions, and oils. The worker may be exposed to blood borne and airborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment.

Supplemental information

Supplemental and Contact Information:

Cabarrus County selects applicants for employment based on job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or political influence.

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application. Applicants who obtained their education outside of the United States and its territories are expected to assume responsibility for having their academic degrees validated as equivalent to a degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States.

Please be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.

If multiple applications are submitted to an individual position, only the most recent application received prior to the posting closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the closing date.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Processing applications will take an average of 6 – 8 weeks due to the high volume of applications received. It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the most qualified applicants.

For technical issues with your applications, please call the NEOGOV Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at 704-920-2200.