EMT Basic

The duties listed below are not all of the duties that may be assigned but are those that are considered as essential for an employee to perform. Functions on a two person ambulance crew. Responds to and administers emergency medical services to the general public under the guidance of a licensed physician or as authorized by North Carolina medical practice standards. Transports injured or ill patients to health care facilities. Participates in required in-service training programs to remain abreast of changes in techniques in emergency medical service delivery or new methods of treatment. Performs visual inspections of vehicles, radios, medical equipment and supplies; refuels vehicle and reports unsafe operating conditions of vehicles and radios; restocks supplies as required to maintain operational readiness. Records information in logs and other journals of actions taken or to provide information. Meets with the public, supervisory personnel, and medical personnel to provide or receive job related information. Minimum Qualifications Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent and EMT Basic Certification. Must have a valid drivers license. Candidates with at least 6 months of recent full time EMS work experience preferred. Additional Information Starting Hourly Rate for this position will be: $20.43 Please note: new employees are likely to be scheduled to work night shift upon hire. New employees will have the ability to request ADA accommodations based on need after hire and the ability to participate in an annual shift bid process. Candidates selected will undergo a background check. The candidate selected must undergo and pass a drug screening test prior to employment. In compliance with G.S. 153A-94.2 (b), if the position being filled requires an applicant for employment to work with children in any capacity, the County must require the applicant, if offered the position, to be subject to a criminal history record check conducted by the SBI. These checks must be performed in accordance with G.S.143B-1209.26, which authorizes the SBI to provide fingerprint-based state and national criminal record checks to cities and counties. #J-18808-Ljbffr