TITLE: Emergency Medical Technician

(Position #MS0001, #MS5006, #MS5009, #MS5018, #MS5033, MS5042 & #MS5045)

LOCATION: Department of Emergency Medical Services

615 N. Highland Street, Gastonia, NC 28052

PAY SCALE: $10.38 per hour (EMT-Basic)

$11.91 per hour (EMT-Intermediate)

$14.63 per hour (EMT-Paramedic I)

(Non Exempt - Eligible for overtime)

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Part Time/Temporary (Varied hours and shift assignments) No Benefits

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 is no longer required a the time of application unless specified as part of the minimum qualifications; however, proof of education is required if employed is offered.

Graduation from an accredited college with an Associates’ Degree in Emergency Services AND current certification in North Carolina as an EMT-Paramedic with a minimum of 6 months full time work experience. A four year degree is preferred, but not required. Persons hired with an EMT-B or EMT-I certification will be expected to successfully complete an aggressive, concentrated recruit training program. College aptitude/placement testing (pass/fail) will be done to pre-qualify candidates. Persons hired will be expected to sign an agreement to repay their training costs if they leave employment prior to serving two years. Preference will be given to Paramedics with Associate’s degree. Intermediates will not receive preferential treatment relative to Basics. Prioritized selection criteria includes: Attitude, work ethic, personality; anticipated ability to successfully complete concentrated paramedics-rescue technician training and field EMS experience. Recent graduates may use 1000 hours of ride time to equal six months work experience. A copy of current certification must be presented at the time of application. A valid driver’s license is required with an acceptable driving record. The candidate selected must undergo a criminal background check and pass a drug screening test prior to employment

ANNOUNCEMENT DATE: revised February 22, 2010 CLOSING DATE: Continuous