Emergency Medical Technician - Basic

Orange County Government • Emergency Services, NC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Orange County Emergency Services Department has an opening for Permanent Emergency Medical Technicians. An employee in this classification is primarily responsible for responding to emergency and non-emergency calls received by the Orange County Emergency Services Department, and administering non-emergency and/or emergency medical care at the Basic EMT level. Work involves communication with the public and co-workers at the EMS scene and driving the emergency vehicle to the hospital, obtaining vitals and assessing the patient(s) in the pre-hospital setting. Work is performed under the general supervision of the EMS Supervisor with some leeway to exercise independent judgment within the framework of applicable rules, regulations, policies, protocols and procedures in the performance of duties. Supervision of others is not required of this position. Does related work as required. The EMT Interviews (Assessment Center) will be held on Wednesday, August 19th from 0800-1700. If selected for participation, candidates will receive notification of location and specific report times. The hiring range is based on the Orange County Step Plan for Emergency Services. The Step Plan is based on years of experience, education and certifications. This is a safety sensitive position and participation in the Drug and Alcohol Program is required. An SBI background check and a Fitness for Duty Assessment is required.

Requirements

• Possession of a High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma AND six (6) months of work experience as an Emergency Medical Technician or closely related work experience in the medical field
• Possession of or ability to obtain EMT Certification recognized in the State of North Carolina
• Must have your EMT certification on your start date in the position
• Possession of a current Driver’s License valid in the State of North Carolina
• Successful clearance of a Fit-for-Duty Assessment
• Pre-employment drug testing
• SBI background check
• Satisfactory verification of your eligibility for employment
• Submission and approval of all new hire documentation
• Completion of new hire paperwork
• Participation in the County Drug and Alcohol Screening program is required

Responsibilities

• Responding to emergency and non-emergency calls received by the Orange County Emergency Services Department
• Administering non-emergency and/or emergency medical care at the Basic EMT level
• Communication with the public and co-workers at the EMS scene
• Driving the emergency vehicle to the hospital
• Obtaining vitals and assessing the patient(s) in the pre-hospital setting

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED