Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
Description:
Responds to emergency calls at the advanced level. It is the responsibility of this position to gather medical history and relay to doctor or hospital the extent of illness or injury; perform emergency medical care in accordance with established guidelines and written and verbal instructions from physicians, and transport persons to the appropriate medical facilities; and perform related tasks as required.
Requirements:
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school supplemented by EMT and Advanced EMT courses provided by the North Carolina State Office of EMS. Prefer applicants with a minimum of one year experience and training in emergency medical care. Additional requirements include a drivers’ license valid in the State of N.C., and the possession of (or ability to obtain) State of N. C. certification as an EMT at the Advanced level. This position works a 24-hour shift. Please provide a photocopy of all certifications.
Compensation:
The hiring range for this position is $40,378 – $51,126. Halifax County provides a comprehensive employee benefits package, including membership in the N.C. Local Government Employees’ Retirement System.
Application Requirements:
An official completed Halifax County Application for Employment (HR1107), and 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.
Closing Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Apply To:
Halifax County Human Resources Management
26 North King Street (next to the Historic Courthouse)
Post Office Box 646
Halifax, North Carolina 27839-0646
Telephone: (252) 583-1688
**Applicants That Do Not Meet the Full Qualification Requirements, May Be Offered a Trainee or Work/Against Appointment** (only for positions that are work against eligible)
Halifax County is a drug-free workplace. A pre-employment drug test will be required of this position with the results being received (negative) prior to the first day of employment. 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.
Certification Level: Advanced EMT
County: Statewide (No County)
Closing Date (if any): 04/30/2025
