Emergency Medical Technician- Part-Time (Posting# 53365)

Job Title

Emergency Medical Technician

Job Description

This position performs technical work driving an ambulance to rescue or transport the sick and injured; administers emergency medical care at the basic level; gathers medical history and relays to doctor or hospital; assists the Paramedic and Advanced EMT; and performs related tasks as required. The person selected for this part-time position may work up to 24 hours per week on an as-needed basis.

Requirements

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school supplemented by an EMT course provided by the North Carolina State Office of EMS. Prefer applicants with a minimum of six months experience and training in emergency medical care. Additional requirements include an appropriate State of N.C. driver's license, and the possession of (or ability to obtain) State of N.C. certification as an EMT at the basic level. This position works a 24-hour shift. Please provide a photocopy of all certifications. Applicants certified as an Advanced or Paramedic may apply with starting salary to commensurate with certification level and work experience.

Application Requirements

An official completed Halifax County Application for Employment (HR1107) and college transcripts are required to fully evaluate your qualifications for this position. The completed application and supplemental materials must be received by 5:00 p.m. on or before the closing date; postmarks will not be accepted. All portions on the application, as they relate to your background, must be fully completed. Applications may not refer to a resume' or other enclosed documents (i.e. "see resume" or "see attached"), nor will these items be accepted in lieu of a completed application. We will be unable to consider incomplete submissions for this position. Unofficial transcripts (e.g. student copies) are acceptable for application purposes. If selected for employment, official transcripts will be required. A criminal background check will be required prior to hiring.

Halifax County is a drug-free workplace. A pre-employment drug test will be required of this position with the results being received (negative) prior to the first day of employment. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will employ only those individuals who are U.S. citizens or legal aliens authorized to maintain employment in the United States.

EOE/M/F/V/D