Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (Posting# 533698-2842)

Halifax County Government; North Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Halifax County Government seeks an Advanced EMT to respond to emergency calls and provide prehospital care. The role includes gathering patient history, relaying information to physicians or hospitals, and transporting patients to appropriate facilities according to established guidelines.

Applicants should have EMT and Advanced EMT training per NC EMS, a high school diploma, a valid NC driver’s license, and the ability to obtain NC EMT-Advanced certification; a minimum one year of experience is

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with EMT and Advanced EMT courses.
• Minimum one year experience in emergency medical care preferred.
• Valid NC driver’s license and ability to obtain NC EMT-Advanced certification.
• 24-hour shift requirement.

Responsibilities

• Responds to emergency calls at the advanced level.
• Gathers medical history and relays information to doctor or hospital about illness or injury.
• Performs emergency medical care per guidelines and physician instructions.
• Transports patients to appropriate medical facilities.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Skills

EMT certification

Advanced EMT certification

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

NC EMS training 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

Requirements:
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.

ApplicationRequirements:
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

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