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.