Emergency Medical Technician- Part-Time (Posting# 53365)

Halifax County Government; North Carolina; On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Halifax County Government is seeking an EMT with ambulance driving capabilities to respond to medical emergencies, transport patients, and relay medical histories to the receiving facility. The role requires basic emergency care and working with a Paramedic or Advanced EMT in a fast-paced environment.

The position may involve up to 24 hours of work per week on an as-needed basis, with a requirement for a NC EMT basic certification and a valid NC driver's license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with EMT course through NC EMS.
• Prefer applicants with some EMT experience or training.

Responsibilities

• Drive an ambulance to rescue or transport the sick and injured.
• Administer basic emergency medical care.
• Gather medical history and relay to doctor or hospital.
• Assist the Paramedic and Advanced EMT.
• Commitment to up to 24 hours per week as needed.

Skills

Emergency medical care

Ambulance driving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

EMT course provided by NC EMS

Job description

Description

This position performs technical work driving an ambulance to rescue or transport the sick and injured; administers emergency medical care at the basic level; gathers medical history and relays to doctor or hospital; assists the Paramedic and Advanced EMT; and performs related tasks as required. This position may work up to 24 hours per week on an as-needed basis.

Requirements

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school supplemented by an EMT course provided by the North Carolina State Office of EMS. Prefer applicants with a minimum of six months experience and training in emergency medical care. Additional requirements include an appropriate State of N.C. driver’s license, and the possession of (or ability to obtain) State of N.C. certification as an EMT at the basic level. This position works a 24-hour shift. Note: Applicants certified as an Advanced or Paramedic may apply with starting salary to commensurate with certification level and work experience.

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.

A criminal background check will be required prior to hiring.

EOE/M/F/V/D