The Orange County Emergency Services Department has an opening for Permanent and Temporary Emergency Medical Technicians. An employee in this classification is primarily responsible for responding to emergency and non-emergency calls received by the Orange County Emergency Services Department, and administering non-emergency and/or emergency medical care at the Basic EMT level. Work involves communication with the public and co-workers at the EMS scene and driving the emergency vehicle to the hospital, obtaining vitals and assessing the patient(s) in the pre-hospital setting.
Work is performed under the general supervision of the EMS Supervisor with some leeway to exercise independent judgment within the framework of applicable rules, regulations, policies, protocols and procedures in the performance of duties. Supervision of others is not required of this position. Does related work as required.
The hiring range is based on the Orange County Step Plan for Emergency Services. The Step Plan is based on years of experience, education and certifications.
* This is a safety sensitive position and participation in the Drug and Alcohol Program is required. Background Check is required. Fitness for Duty Assessment is required.
Full Performance of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Click the link below for full job specifications including essential functions, knowledge, skill, abilities, and physical requirements.
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/orangecountync/classspecs/842615
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Possession of a High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma AND six (6) months of work experience as an Emergency Medical Technician or closely related work experience in the medical field; OR
Possession of or ability to obtain EMT Certification recognized in the State of North Carolina. You must have your EMT certification on your start date in the position.
An employee may be hired as an EMT – Basic Trainee (Starting salary $38,012) if they do not meet the minimum qualifications. Upon successful completion of a probationary period in accordance with the Orange County Personnel Ordinance, the salary will increase to the entry salary of an EMT – Basic.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a current Driver’s License valid in the State of North Carolina.
All offers of employment are conditional upon successful clearance of a Fit-for-Duty Assessment, pre-employment drug testing and background check. Employment cannot commence until the employee has been cleared.
Participation in the County Drug and Alcohol Screening program is required.
REQUIRED ORIENTATION AND TRAINING
As a full time or temporary new hire, you are required to attend the New Hire Orientation as directed.
In-service training for ALL EMS staff is held on Tuesdays from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Orange County is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer
Certification Level: EMT
County: Orange
Closing Date (if any): 07/15/2024
