Paramedic - Part Time

County of Dare; Kill Devil Hills (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

County of Dare in North Carolina is seeking a part-time Emergency Medical Technician to provide emergency medical care and ALS to residents and visitors under the supervision of the EMT-Lieutenant and EMT-Captain. The role includes maintaining vehicles and equipment, prioritizing patient needs, and transmitting vital information to receiving facilities.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and EMT certification (state or national).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• EMT certification at state or national level required.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency medical care and ALS to residents and visitors.
• Maintain readiness of vehicles and equipment.
• Assess illness/injury, set priorities, and transmit patient data.
• Perform airway management, IV therapy, drug administration, cardiac monitoring and defibrillation.
• Complete and file call documentation.
• Inspect equipment and assist in station maintenance.
• Participate in continuing education and certification hours.

Education

High school diploma or GED

EMT certification (state or national)

Job description

This is a part-time position. Performs technical work providing emergency medical care, maintains records and files, prepares reports, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the supervision of the EMT-Lieutenant and EMT-Captain.

Interview process will be conducted in early 2026.

• Provides emergency medical and Advanced Life Support to residents and visitors of the County.
• Maintains vehicles and equipment in a state of readiness.
• Determines extent of illness or injury and establishes priorities for required care; transmits vital patient information and telemetry data to receiving medical care facility.
• Provides various treatment techniques including airway management, intravenous therapy, drug administration, cardiac monitoring and defibrillating and electrocardiogram strip interpretation.
• Completes and files documentation on calls.
• Inspects and performs preventive maintenance on assigned apparatus and equipment, assists in cleaning station and grounds.
• Participates in continuing education activities and maintaining certification hours.

Knowledge of the principles and techniques of emergency care, including diagnosis, proper treatment and automobile extraction and transportation; knowledge of the reading of electrocardiograms; knowledge of the principles of anatomy, physiology and chemistry in relation to the respiratory and circulatory systems; thorough knowledge of the street system and geography of the County; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to keep simple records and prepare reports; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, associates and the general public.

High school diploma or GED and experience as an Emergency Medical Technician (Basic, Intermediate, Paramedic) or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must hold valid state or national certification at the level of the position.

Must live within 90 miles of Dare County