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Cabarrus County, NC

PART-TIME EMT

Cabarrus County, NC, Concord, North Carolina, United States, 28025


Salary:

$19.51 - $23.33 Hourly

Location :

Cabarrus County, NC

Job Type:

Part-Time

Job Number:

FY25-01151

Department:

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES

Opening Date:

12/11/2024

Closing Date:

12/29/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Description

Applicants are encouraged to apply early. The application review process will take place immediately and continue until the position is filled. This recruitment may close any time after the first review or when a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Hiring range for this position is $19.51 - $23.33 per hour. Initial placement for new employees is customarily at entry level through 35% percentile. Pay grade for this position is 14.

This position comes with some benefits. More information will be provided to applicants during the interview. Hours will vary.

It is RECOMMENDED that applicants upload a copy of all certifications (EMT, AEMT, Paramedic, National certification, CPR, etc) related to the position.

Applicants who are currently enrolled in a Paramedic program or will obtain Paramedic certification within 24 months of hire date are strongly encouraged to apply.

Performs responsible skilled technical work responding, rescuing and transporting the sick and injured and administering emergency medical care at the EMT level. Work is performed under the regular supervision of a Shift Supervisor. Daily guidance and direction concerning patient care is provided by a Senior or Master Paramedic.

Examples of Duties

Essential Functions

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Typical Tasks: Responding to calls for emergency medical services; providing emergency medical care; driving; maintaining records and files; preparing reports. Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls as an ambulance driver or attendant. Performs emergency medical care in accordance with established written guidelines and verbal instructions from physicians. Determines extent of illness or injury and establishes priorities for required care. Transports persons to appropriate medical facilities. Completes a variety of forms and reports pertaining to activities. Maintains ambulance, equipment, and supplies in clean and proper working order. Attends training courses to update skills and improve proficiency. Assists with housekeeping, station maintenance, and routine office tasks. Performs related tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Thorough knowledge of protocols, equipment and supplies employed in the emergency care of patients and victims of accidents and the street and road system and physical layout of the county. General knowledge of the principles of anatomy and physiology and the techniques of emergency care, including diagnosis, proper treatment, and transportation. Skill in diagnosing a victim's condition and applying emergency medical care. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; to keep records; prepare reports; and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, patients and their families, associates, and the general public.

Minimum Education / Experience requirements

Education and Experience: Requires graduation from high school or a GED and North Carolina Emergency Medical Technician Credential. For full time Emergency Medical Technicians:

For Full-Time Positions Only

- Requires enrollment in a Paramedic program with an anticipated graduation date of 24 months or less from date of hire. Prefer some experience and training in emergency medical care.

Special Requirements: Possession of an appropriate driver's license. Possession of all certifications for the position as required by the State of North Carolina and the department. Position is a safety-sensitive position as defined by the Drug Free Workplace Policy.

Physical Requirements: This is heavy work requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 75 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word, and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception, night vision, peripheral vision, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, operation of machines, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, noise, vibration, hazards, atmospheric conditions, and oils. The worker may be exposed to blood borne and airborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment.

Supplemental Information

Supplemental and Contact Information:

Cabarrus County selects applicants for employment based on job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or political influence.

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application. Applicants who obtained their education outside of the United States and its territories are expected to assume responsibility for having their academic degrees validated as equivalent to a degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States.

Please be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.

If multiple applications are submitted to an individual position, only the most recent application received prior to the posting closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the closing date.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone.

To check the status of your application, please log in to your account . Processing applications will take an average of 6 - 8 weeks due to the high volume of applications received. It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the most qualified applicants.

For technical issues with your applications, please call the NEOGOV Help Line at

855-524-5627 . If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at 704-920-2200.

Not Applicable

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I understand in order to be qualified for this position, the description of my work experience must clearly reflect the required education and experience as well as the posted knowledge, skills and abilities for this position. I have included all of this information within my application. (If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.) Resumes may be uploaded with your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit.

Yes No

02

Do you have an EMT certification?

Yes No

03

Did you attach a copy of your certifications (Paramedic, EMT, AEMT, National Certifications, etc.) as it relates to this position?

Yes No

04

Are you currently enrolled in a Paramedic Program?(Please note enrollment is not required for part-time EMT positions.)

Yes No

05

Is your anticipated graduation date from the paramedic program within the next 24 months?

Yes No

06

What is your anticipated graduation date (xx/xxxx)?

Required Question