EMT 12-Hour Shift (Full-Time)

Cabarrus County • Cabarrus County, NC

23h

About The Position

Cabarrus County EMS is hiring full-time Emergency Medical Technicians to respond to emergency and non-emergency calls, rescue and transport sick or injured people, and provide emergency medical care at the EMT level. Work is performed under the regular supervision of a Shift Supervisor, with daily patient-care guidance from a Senior or Master Paramedic. The hiring range is $41,412.80–$49,504.00, and the position is pay grade 14. Initial placement for new employees is customarily at entry level through the 35th percentile.

EMTs work assigned schedules to support continuous 24/7 emergency coverage, including day or night shifts, varying shift patterns, and extended hours or overtime as needed. The work may require extended periods without a regular or guaranteed meal or break period. This is a safety-sensitive position. Employees must limit access to protected health information to what is reasonably necessary for their job and share it only for work purposes on a need-to-know basis.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, a North Carolina EMT credential, and current enrollment in a paramedic program. Applicants must provide their anticipated paramedic-program graduation date. A valid North Carolina driver's license and required state and department certifications are also required. Some experience and training in emergency medical care are preferred.

Requirements

• Graduate from high school or hold a GED.
• Possess a North Carolina Emergency Medical Technician credential.
• Be currently enrolled in a paramedic program and provide an anticipated graduation date.
• Possess an appropriate driver's license valid in North Carolina.
• Possess all certifications required for the position by the State of North Carolina and the department.
• Have thorough knowledge of emergency-care protocols, equipment, and supplies, and of the county's street and road system and physical layout.
• Have general knowledge of anatomy and physiology and emergency-care techniques, including diagnosis, proper treatment, and transportation.
• Be skilled in assessing a victim's condition and applying emergency medical care.
• Be able to understand and follow oral and written instructions, keep records, prepare reports, and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, patients and their families, associates, and the public.
• Maintain the assigned schedule and work extended hours or overtime as necessary, including day or night shifts and varying shift patterns, to provide continuous emergency coverage.
• Be able to perform duties effectively for extended periods without a regular or guaranteed meal or break period.
• Comply with the position's protected-health-information access and sharing requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Some experience and training in emergency medical care.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls as an ambulance driver or attendant.
• Provide emergency medical care according to established written guidelines and verbal instructions from physicians.
• Determine the extent of illness or injury and establish priorities for required care.
• Transport patients to appropriate medical facilities.
• Complete forms and reports related to activities.
• Maintain the ambulance, equipment, and supplies in clean and proper working order.
• Attend training courses to update skills and improve proficiency.
• Assist with housekeeping, station maintenance, and routine office tasks.
• Perform related tasks as required.

What This Job Offers

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