TITLE: EMT–PARAMEDIC

(Position #MS0029, #MS0038, #MS0076, #MS0109, #MS0112, #MS0115 & #MS0116)

LOCATION: Department of Emergency Medical Services

615 N. Highland Street, Gastonia, NC 28052

PAY SCALE: $10.38-$16.10 NC EMT-Basic certification

$11.91-$18.46 NC EMT-Intermediate certification

$14.63-$22.68 NC EMT-Paramedic certification

$15.67-$24.29 NC EMT-Paramedic certification (AAS degree)

$16.78-$26.01 NC EMT-Paramedic certification (BS degree)

(Non Exempt - Eligible for overtime)

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full Time

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: (The duties listed below are not all of the duties assigned to the position but are those that are considered essential for an employee to perform.)

· 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:

Proof of education no longer required at time of application unless specified as part of the minimum qualifications; however, proof of education will be required if employment is offered.

EMT-Paramedic III (preferred): Requires graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor’s degree in EMS or related field AND current certification as a NC Paramedic AND a valid NC driver’s license. EMT-Paramedic II (desired): Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate’s degree in EMS or related field AND current certification as a NC Paramedic AND a valid driver’s license. EMT-Paramedic I: Graduation from an accredited institution with a Paramedic certification AND current certification as a NC Paramedic AND a valid driver’s license. EMT- Basic and EMT-Intermediate certifications will considered based on their timeline to complete paramedic training and obtain certification. Positions require at least 6 months of recent full time EMS work experience or recent completion of a paramedic clinical internship. Candidates selected will undergo a background check. The candidate selected must undergo and pass a drug screening test prior to employment. A copy of certification must be included with the application.

ANNOUNCEMENT DATE: revised February 1, 2010 CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled