POSITION: Advanced EMT (AEMT)
DEPARTMENT: EMS Division
CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time Only
SCHEDULE: 12 Hour Pitman Schedule
STARTING ANNUAL SALARY: $49,597.08 per year
DEADLINE TO APPLY: 5:00pm EST on Friday April 25, 2025
START DATE: Monday June 2, 2025
TO APPLY: Applications are available at www.penderemsandfire.com/careers
NEW HIRE ORIENTATION INFORMATION: Orientation will be held during business hours Monday through Friday for approximately four (4) weeks starting Monday June 2, 2025.
POSITION SUMMARY: The AEMT responds to emergency and nonemergency medical calls and provides limited advanced-level life support to patients in the pre-hospital setting. Work involves operating a mobile medical unit as an attendant or driver, performing necessary rescue work in accordance with established protocols for limited advanced life support; assessing scene for safety; evaluating conditions of patients, gathering pertinent information, including patient’s medications, allergies, medical history, etc., and determining proper treatment; administering necessary emergency medical care, monitoring vital signs and transporting sick or sick persons to the closest appropriate medical facility. The AEMT must exercise considerable independent judgment in evaluating patients and ensuring that quality emergency patient care standards are in place. Work is subject to the usual hazards involved with emergency medical services including the risk of exposure to infectious diseases.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides emergency medical care to injured, sick, or incapacitated patients.
Drives approved mobile medical care unit to closest appropriate facility in a safe manner.
Observes, records, and reports to the physician the patient’s condition or injury, the treatment provided, and reactions to drugs or treatment. Performs first-aid and emergency diagnostic and treatment procedures such as airway management, and heart monitoring during ambulance ride.
Maintains familiarity with specialized equipment.
Operates equipment such as electrocardiograms (EKGs), external defibrillators, or bag valve mask resuscitators in advanced life support environments.
Administers drugs either orally or by injection or performs intravenous procedures under a physician’s direction.
Immobilizes patient(s) for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport using a backboard or other spinal immobilization device.
Responsible for understanding the geography and street layout of the service districts and surrounding area.
Performs daily inspections of assigned vehicles, radios, linens, medical equipment, and supplies; restocks supplies as required to maintain operational readiness.
Determines that vehicle is in proper mechanical condition by checking items required by service management. Refuels vehicle and reports any unsafe operating conditions of vehicles and radios. In accordance with local, state, or federal regulations, decontaminates the interior of the ambulance after every transport.
Attends mandatory continuing education programs as required by medical control and NCOEMS.
Attend mandatory training as required by Pender EMS & Fire, Inc.
Perform daily station duties; ensure stations are kept clean and orderly.
Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
At least 18 years of age
Eligible for employment in the United States
High school diploma or GED
Possession of a valid class C (or higher) driver’s license
Successful completion of background screening and driving record check
Must successfully pass urine drug screen.
Possession of a valid, unrestricted AEMT credential from the North Carolina Medical Examiners Board
Ability to become released by Medical Director to operate as an AEMT upon completion of preceptorship program.
Possession of a valid American Heart Association (AHA) cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) Certification
Completion of NIMS/ICS 100, 200, 700, 800
Successful Completion of Candidate Ability Performance Test (CPAT)
Annual Successful Completion of Job Performance Ability Test (JPAT)
REQUIRED WITHIN ONE (1) YEAR OF EMPLOYMENT:
Annual Completion of VFIS Driving Course
Possession of a valid American Heart Association (AHA) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification
BENEFITS (FOR FULL-TIME):
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401k Retirement Plan – will match up to 5% contribution after one (1) year of employment.
Paid Days Off (PDO)
Shared Leave Program
Supplemental Benefit Options
Education Incentives
Accidental/Sickness Insurance (No Cost to Employee)
Life Insurance (No Cost to Employee)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to physically perform the basic life functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions. Must be able to perform heavy lifting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, with or without assistance. Must possess the visual acuity to operate mobile equipment. Employees must successfully complete a Job Physical Ability Test (JPAT) on an annual basis.
IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS: Candidates must provide proof of the following immunizations:
2 Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) vaccinations or positive antibody titer
History of Chicken Pox (documentation required) or 2 Varicella immunizations.
TB skin test (PPD within the past year) or chest x-ray
Tetanus vaccination within the last 10 years
3 Hepatitis B vaccinations or a signed declination statement
Certification Level: Advanced EMT
County: Pender
Closing Date (if any): 04/25/2025
