Location: Halifax County Emergency Medical Service
DescriptionThis position is responsible for responding to emergency calls, at the paramedic level, to determine the extent of illness or injury and establishing priorities for required care; performing emergency medical care in accordance with established guidelines and written and verbal instructions from physicians. Other duties include administering medications and IV solutions and inserting airways; transporting persons to the appropriate medical facilities; and performing related tasks as required.
Requirements
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school supplemented by EMT, EMT-I and EMT-P courses provided by the North Carolina State Office of EMS and a minimum of two years experience and training in emergency medical care. Additional requirements include an appropriate State of N.C. driver’s license, and the possession of (or ability to obtain) State of N. C. certification as an EMT at the Paramedic level. Please provide a photocopy of all certifications.
Compensation
The salary range for this position is $ 12.00 - $ 14.00 per hour. The person selected for this part-time position may work up to 24 hours per week on an as-needed basis.
Closing DateOpen Until Filled
Application Requirements
An official completed Halifax County Application for Employment (HR1107) and college transcripts are required to fully evaluate your qualifications for this position. The completed application and supplemental materials must be received by 5:00 p.m. on or before the closing date; postmarks will not be accepted. All portions on the application, as they relate to your background, must be fully completed. Applications may not refer to a resume' or other enclosed documents (i.e. "see resume" or "see attached"), nor will these items be accepted in lieu of a completed application. We will be unable to consider incomplete submissions for this position. Unofficial transcripts (e.g. student copies) are acceptable for application purposes. If selected for employment, official transcripts will be required. A criminal background check will be required prior to hiring.
Halifax County is a drug-free workplace. A pre-employment drug test will be required of some positions (noted by asterisk), as required by law. In compliance with the immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will employ only those individuals who are U.S. citizens or legal aliens authorized to maintain employment in the United States.
To apply contact:
Halifax County Human Resources Department
10 North King Street (Historic Courthouse)
Post Office Box 646
Halifax, NC 27839-0646
252-583-1688
Halifax County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer
