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Wake County EMS
Raleigh, NC
Wake County EMS is offering sign-on bonuses and recruitment incentives for Paramedic positions tiered up to $5,000!
EMT Pay
$20.00-$32.00 per hour = $43,800-$70,080 per year
AEMT Pay
$22.50-$36.00 per hour = $49,275-$78,840 per year
Paramedic Pay
$28.13-$45.00 per hour = $61,594-$98,550 per year
What You’ll Be Doing
EMTs act as the primary provider of prompt, compassionate, and clinically excellent emergency medical care to the sick and injured citizens of and visitors to Wake County. EMTs are responsible for the operation of emergency vehicles, biomedical equipment, and other equipment necessary to provide patient and situational assessment, treatment, and transport in an emergency setting. EMTs are required to effectively interact and communicate with individuals and groups of individuals from all education levels, cultural backgrounds, belief structures, and states of health. EMTs are also responsible for performing routine cleaning and basic maintenance of equipment, facilities, and vehicles. They will also participate in community outreach and public education opportunities. A successful candidate is someone with a high level of communication and problem-solving skills who either currently holds a North Carolina EMT certification or is eligible to receive a North Carolina EMT certification. This candidate is expected to understand scene management and be able to effectively operate within an Incident Command System. The successful candidate will also be able to demonstrate the ability to calmly and effectively work in high-stress and emotionally charged situations.
Key Responsibilities:
Understand and practice our mission statement of Prompt, Compassionate, and Clinically Excellent Care
Perform advanced life support skills utilizing liberal standing order protocols to guide patient care
Provide comfort and compassion to patients and family
Interview and assess patients to identify chief complaint(s) or issues, obtain relevant information from the patient, their family or caretaker (s), bystanders/citizens, or other sources, and identify alternative solutions if necessary
Lift and carry equipment, stretchers, and patients to facilitate response to and transport of patients
Safely and respectfully operate an emergency vehicle
Respond to requests for service whenever and wherever needed to include all times of day and all types of weather
Complete documentation through patient care reporting systems, electronic and paper-based logs, reporting software, and databases
Effectively and efficiently utilize technology such as in-vehicle navigation, laptop computers, biomedical equipment, computer-aided dispatch, online education portals, high-fidelity simulators, etc.
Maintain cleanliness of equipment, vehicles, and facilities
Decontaminate and disinfect equipment and vehicles as needed
Regularly inventory and restock equipment and vehicles
Effectively and respectfully communicate through written, oral and visual means with all individuals and groups of individuals
Effectively work while wearing a variety of different personal protective equipment including turnout gear, chemical protective clothing, and respiratory protection
Effectively work as an individual and as a member of a team
Regularly attend and participate in training
Other responsibilities include:
Participate in community outreach and public education events
Participate in various department-specific committees regarding decisions on protocols, equipment, vehicles, uniforms, etc.
Precept students from paramedic programs locally and nationwide on their clinical rotations
PLEASE NOTE: ***A criminal background and driving record check will be conducted, and a pre-employment drug test is required.
*** Applications accepted at this time (1/21/2022 through 5/1/2022) are for the Wake County EMS Spring 2022 Assessment Center. The assessment center will be conducted remotely and will consist of both online tests and a virtual interview. We will have multiple offerings of the testing and interview components throughout the months of March, April, and May 2022. As applications are processed through the Wake County Human Resources department, we will reach out via email to invite applicants to attend the assessment center.
All new Wake County EMS employees are required to attend a paid academy and field training program as a condition of their employment. The first few weeks of employment will be a Monday through Friday 7:30 am to 5:00 pm schedule primarily consisting of classroom-based lecture and skill orientation. The next few weeks will be spent in both the classroom and ambulance (field training) setting. For the remaining months of the field training program employees will be assigned to a regular shift. Those offered employment from the WCEMS Spring 2022 Assessment Center will begin employment in July 2022 as recruits in the WCEMS Academy XXXVIII (38).
Flight Paramedic LifeFlight 10K Signing Bonus
Vanderbilt Health
Nashville, Tennessee
Provides advanced pre-hospital and inter-facility patient care from initial contact until care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility. Maintains thorough patient care documentation of assessment and intervention throughout the entire transport and will practice within the scope of practice as defined by the state of Tennessee and programs protocols. Demonstrates proficient clinical knowledge and competency of psychomotor skills during transport and will maintain through actively participating in ongoing advanced skills laboratories and hand-on clinical exercises. Acts as a clinical role model and resource to resolve complex situations and patient care issues. Participates in improvement activities and problem solving projects as assigned by the leadership team. Communicates safety concerns to leadership team, educational needs of customers and service area and deliver stellar customer service to both internal and external customers.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Plans and manages care according to the LifeFlight and VUMC standards while able to independently plan, deliver and evaluate goal focused, individualized, safe, age specific care for all patients within the scope of TN and Vanderbilt Scope of Practice.
Maintains clinical proficiency and competency per regulatory and accreditation compliance.
Participates in (self and program) improvement activities and problem solving projects.
Reviews current research and participates in applying findings for evidence based practice.
Competent in documentation that accurately reflects care provided and meets LifeFlight documentation standards.
Competent in collaborative communication to facilitate quality patient care and ensure safe hand off when care is relinquished at the accepting facility.
The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.
Vanderbilt LifeFlight is nationally-recognized for our advanced set of protocols and our flight medicine practitioners’ generous scope of practice including:
Chest tube insertion
Central line insertion
Surgical airways
Pericardiocentesis
Rapid sequence intubation
Position Shift:
Our flight medicine personnel normally work one 24-hour shift and one 12-hour shift per week. We use self-scheduling to offer you the flexibility to enhance your work/life balance.
SIGNING BONUS:
$10,000 SIGNING BONUS for eligible new hires.
Department/Unit Summary
Vanderbilt LifeFlight is Tennessee’s premiere air medical transport program, providing service via helicopters, a fixed wing aircraft and ground ambulances. Our team has an accident-free safety record since its inception in 1984. We accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS) and are an IFR program. Our aircraft fleet includes the following: EC145, EC-135, and EC-130. Our fixed-wing aircraft is a Pilatus PC-12.
We transport to all Nashville hospitals and have immediate access to the region’s only Level I Trauma Center, Burn Center and Children’s Hospital, all at Vanderbilt. Our helicopters will carry a Nurse/MD, Nurse/Nurse or Nurse/Paramedic team. All RN helicopter crew members are dual licensed with both RN and EMT-P or EMT multi-state licenses.
EMT Trainee (Emergency Services)
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA
This position is part of UVA’s “Earn While You Learn” Program!
Responsible for performing emergency medical treatment communication and transport to the Medical Center. The EMT-Basic is an entry-level basic life support professional who is capable of functioning independently at the basic life support level but is still focused on gaining knowledge and experience.
Come work for the #1 hospital in VA– University of Virginia Medical Center. We are hiring into our exciting Earn While You Learn program where you will be trained to become a State Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). The training and experiences will allow you to work in UVA’s Emergency Services alongside the best nurses, doctors, EMTs, Paramedics, and support staff.
At the end of our training you will:
– Be eligible to take the state exam to become an EMT (required as a condition of employment)
– Have received training in the different components of what it takes to care for the ill and injured within the top Level 1 Trauma Center at UVA’s Emergency Department
– Have received top-notch training in responding to medical emergencies within our community upon one of our Medic V ambulances
Assesses and treats ill and injured patients in accordance with local and University Protocols.
Maintains safety as a primary role through out all aspects of care and transportation.
Identifies potential areas for improved care.
Interfaces effectively with peers and customers and assumes responsibility for professional development of self and others per department policy.
In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
Position Compensation Range: $15.00 – $19.39 Hourly
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent required.
Experience: None.
Licensure: None.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping/traveling, climbing (ladder, steps), and driving. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull > 100lbs. May be exposed to fumes, chemicals, vibrations, humidity, cold, heat, noise, outdoor climate, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.
COVID Vaccination Requirement and Guidelines
Please visit the UVA COVID-19 Job Requirements and Guidelines webpage prior to applying for current information regarding vaccination requirements and guidelines for employment at UVA.
The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person’s perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.
