Advanced Emergency Medical Technician-Part-Time (Posting# 53361)

Halifax County Government; North Carolina; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Halifax County Government seeks an EMT-Advanced capable of responding to emergency calls, gathering medical history, and relaying information to physicians. The role provides advanced EMS care and patient transport.

The position is part-time, up to 24 hours per week, with requirements including NC driver’s license and Advanced EMT certification. Prefer candidates with at least one year of emergency medical care experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; EMT and Advanced EMT courses required.
• One year of emergency medical care experience preferred.
• State of North Carolina EMT-Advanced certification required or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency calls at the advanced level.
• Gather medical history and relay to doctor or hospital the extent of illness or injury.
• Provide emergency medical care per guidelines and transport to appropriate facilities.

Skills

EMT Advanced

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

EMT and Advanced EMT courses

Job description

Responds to emergency calls at the advanced level. It is the responsibility of this position to gather medical history and relay to doctor or hospital the extent of illness or injury; perform emergency medical care in accordance with established guidelines and written and verbal instructions from physicians, and transport persons to the appropriate medical facilities; and perform related tasks as required. The person selected for this part-time position may work up to 24 hours per week on an as-needed basis.

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school supplemented by EMT and Advanced EMT courses provided by the North Carolina State Office of EMS. Prefer applicants with a minimum of one year experience and training in emergency medical care. Additional requirements include a drivers’ license valid in the State of N.C., and the possession of (or ability to obtain) State of N. C. certification as an EMT at the Advanced level. This position works a 24-hour shift. Please provide a photocopy of all certifications.

An official completed Halifax County Application for Employment (HR1107) and college transcripts are required to fully evaluate your qualifications for this position. The completed application and supplemental materials must be received by 5:00 p.m. on or before the closing date; postmarks will not be accepted. All portions on the application, as they relate to your background, must be fully completed. Applications may not refer to a resume’ or other enclosed documents (i.e. “see resume” or “see attached”), nor will these items be accepted in lieu of a completed application. We will be unable to consider incomplete submissions for this position. Unofficial transcripts (e.g. student copies) are acceptable for application purposes. If selected for employment, official transcripts will be required. A criminal background check will be required prior to hiring.

Halifax County is a drug-free workplace. A pre-employment drug test will be required of this position with the results being received (negative) prior to the first day of employment. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will employ only those individuals who are U.S. citizens or legal aliens authorized to maintain employment in the United States

EOE/M/F/V/D