EMS Technicians - All Certification Levels

Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Technicians

Brunswick County is currently accepting applications for Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Technicians of all levels to join our Emergency Services team. At Brunswick County, our EMS Department is committed to providing highly responsive, effective, and efficient emergency and non-emergency care to citizens and visitors across Brunswick County and surrounding areas. The EMS Technician works as part of a team and performs a variety of both skilled and technical work in accordance with their current EMS certification level (Basic, Advanced, or Paramedic). Work requires considerable independent judgement in decision making, while also operating under established emergency medical procedures and techniques, applicable state and federal laws, legal ordinances, and established policies, procedures, and protocols. Responsibilities include:

• Responding to the scene of emergency and non-emergency calls.
• Assessing and evaluating situations at scenes of calls, surveying and securing scenes, and requesting additional assistance as necessary.
• Determining mechanism of injury and equipment needed to effect rescue and initiation of treatment.
• Applying necessary medical treatment.
• Operating an ambulance to transport patients.
• Performing administrative duties, including preparing and submitting incident reports.
• Operating department emergency vehicles and performing routine vehicle maintenance as required.

This position is considered an ESSENTIAL EMPLOYEE POSITION under County policy and will be required to work to maintain essential operations during inclement weather, non-emergency closure, and/or closure due to a state of emergency/county disaster. Excellent communication skills and the ability to provide a high level of customer service while exercising tact, courtesy, and firmness when dealing with sick/injured persons, their family members, and the public is required. The EMS Technician reports to an EMS Operations Supervisor. Starting salary is based on certification level and experience.

• EMT Basic: $21.66 - $36.82 per hour
• EMT Advanced: $23.88 - $40.59 per hour
• EMT Paramedic: $27.64 - $46.99 per hour

EMS Technicians work 12.25-hour shifts and may be assigned to one of several bases located across Brunswick County. EMS Technicians scheduled to work night shifts will receive a night shift differential at a rate of $2.50 per hour.

Education and Experience

High school diploma AND six (6) months experience as an EMT-Basic, EMT-Advanced, or EMT-Paramedic OR any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

• Valid NC Office of Emergency Medical Services certification (Basic, Advanced, or Paramedic) is required.
• Valid NC or SC driver license is required.
• An associate degree in emergency medical care is preferred.
• National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians certification is highly desirable.

As a condition of employment, employees must pass oral boards at each certification level within the probationary period. AEMTs and Paramedics must successfully pass oral boards and demonstrate the ability to function as the Primary Caregiver at their certification level. ALS Providers who do not pass their boards for a Primary AEMT and/or Primary Paramedic role will not be eligible for continued employment. Individuals hired with EMT-Basic certification will be required to obtain an EMT-Advanced certification within the first eighteen (18) months of full-time employment.

Physical Requirements Must be able physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including suction units, immobilization equipment, intravenous infusions, syringes and medicines, automatic cardiac monitors/defibrillators/pacers, two-way radios, mechanics tools, related office equipment, and motor vehicle. Must be able to exert a minimum of 150 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 75 pounds of force frequently, and/or 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are for Very Heavy Work.