Paramedic (Part-Time)

Greenville Fire/Rescue is seeking experienced professionals to serve as Part‑time Paramedics for our department. This position will provide supervision of basic and advanced life support procedures relevant to pre‑hospital emergency care on EMS units.

Join the professionals committed to serving the diverse needs of our community through high‑quality responses to a full range of emergency services, outreach, and prevention programs. We have 7 stations city‑wide and hold the Commission on Fire Accreditation International.

Work schedule assignment options may include 10 hour weekdays, 12 hour days or nights, and 24 hour shifts. Start times of 8:00am or 8:00 pm. Weekend or evening hours for special events may be included.

Part‑time paramedics are required to work a minimum of two shifts per calendar month in order to remain in the staffing pool.

Part‑time staff may work no more than 999 hours in any 12‑month period. Third‑party contracted events (e.g. football games) do not count toward the 999-hour limit.

This is a continuous posting and may close at any time.

• Performs as lead clinician on the emergency scene;
• Acts as lead personnel on ambulance during emergency calls and during patient transport;
• Interprets cardiac rhythms using advanced diagnostic equipment;
• Maintains and inventories paramedic level medications routinely;
• Provides basic and advanced life support procedures using standard order protocols;
• Interviews patients and bystanders to determine the nature of the emergency;
• Interviews and assesses patients for injury and illness;
• Lifts and carries equipment, stretchers, and patients;
• Takes and records vital signs and enters data into electronic databases, and communicates with emergency providers;
• Communicates with hospital personnel as required;
• Documents all patient care by department standards;
• Participates in educational activities and accident prevention activities;
• Presents safety and preventive care information to schools and community organizations;
• Performs inventory on supplies along with restocking after each emergency and non‑emergency response;
• Provides occasional supervision of assistants, seasonal employees, interns, volunteers, or temporary employees;
• Maintains medical and vehicle equipment in good working order, along with making minor repairs to equipment;
• Cleans emergency vehicles and evaluates operational readiness;
• Maintains station by cleaning, dusting, mopping, sweeping, and vacuuming;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED required; and
• One year as a functioning field paramedic.

Required Certifications

• North Carolina state certified Paramedic or ability to obtain by reciprocity.

Preferred Completed Training

• NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800

Additional Requirements

All applicants must:

• Be at least 18 years of age;
• Have a valid driver's license and a safe driving record;
• Be a United States citizen or a non‑citizen who can provide proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States;
• Be of good moral character;
• Possess the mental, physical, and medical health to perform the duties of a Paramedic;
• Be highly motivated with an interest in the emergency services field.

• Boarded to practice as a Paramedic in Pitt County by the Medical Director or able to obtain within one month from date of employment.
• This is a part‑time position, working on an as needed basis.