Salary : $37,731.20 - $51,001.60 Annually
Location : Jacksonville, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: August 2024 EMT
Department: Emergency Services
Opening Date: 07/30/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Job Description

Performs protective service work providing emergency medical services to emergency and non-emergency E-911 calls, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the close supervision of the Paramedic Shift Supervisors.
This is a full-time position.

This position works 12-hour rotating shifts and will be required to attend all continuing education classes required by Onslow County-Camp Lejeune EMS System.

This position will be required to attend an in-person, one-week Academy that is held Monday-Friday, 0800-1700 and complete a Field Training Program after completion of the Academy.
Qualified candidates will be asked to participate in a skills assessment and an interview for this position.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Therequirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Position Responsibilities

• Operates ambulances to respond to emergency calls and non-emergency calls.
• Provides basic life support techniques and first-aid procedures based on patient assessment and in accordance with established guidelines and written or verbal instructions from physicians.
• Gathers basic medical and insurance information.
• Responsible for communication and documentation of patient medical information during transport to receiving medical care facility.
• Monitors patient during transport and administers additional care as needed.
• Performs assigned functions as a Disaster Ready Team (DRT) member.
• Performs additional tasks as required.

Qualifications

Thorough knowledge of emergency medical care techniques and procedures; thorough knowledge of basic life support methods, procedures and equipment; thorough knowledge of medical terminology; thorough knowledge of the methods, materials, practices, techniques and equipment required for emergency medical treatment; thorough knowledge of the street system and physical layout of the County; ability to perform duties in emergency situations and to evaluate and differentially diagnose patient's conditions and communicate clearly with professional medical personnel; ability to perform general emergency medical treatment and specialized cardiac treatment; ability to respond quickly and calmly in emergency and stress situations; ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to establish and maintain cooperative relations with physicians, fellow employees and the public; and ability to prepare reports; ability to read maps to research and locate patient destinations.
Education, Experience, and Special Requirements

High school diploma or GED with coursework in emergency medical services, or related field and moderate experience as a basic emergency medical technician., or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Possession and maintenance of certification by the North Carolina Medical Examiners Board as an Emergency Medical Technician.
Possession and maintenance of CPR Certification by the American Heart Association.
Valid driver's license.
Salary will be determined based on qualifications, internal equity, budget and market considerations.
Regular Onslow County employees have the ability to participate in a wide array of employee benefits including:
Health Insurance
Health Insurance is provided by BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina and covers a wide variety of healthcare services.
Dental Insurance
Dental insurance is provided by MetLife to full-time employees and covers a percentage of basic to major dental procedures, including orthodontia for children and adults.
Vision Insurance
Vision insurance is provided by MetLife to full-time employees and covers a variety of materials (contacts and glasses frames/lenses) and an annual eye exam.
North Carolina Local Governmental Employees' Retirement System
Eligible employees are automatically enrolled in the retirement system and must contribute 6% of their gross salary each pay period. Once eligibility requirements are met, employees will be able to receive monthly payments for life based on their salary, age, and years of service credit.
NC401k
The County contributes 1/2% of employees' gross salary into the 401(k) account regardless of the employee's deferral amount. In addition, the County matches employee deferrals up to an additional 2%.
Vacation Leave
Regular full-time employees earn 13.5 days of vacation leave per year. With each 5-year increment of employment, vacation accrual increases.
Sick Leave
Regular full-time employees earn 12 days of sick leave per year.
Paid Holidays
County employees receive paid holidays annually. The Board of County Commissioners approves and may adjust the schedule as deemed necessary.
Employee Assistance Program
The County provides an Employee Assistance Program to help employees and their families with personal, family and job-related problems such as depression, substance abuse, and financial or legal concerns.
Supplemental Benefits
County employees are also offered a variety of supplemental benefits such as Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, 457b Deferred Compensation Plan, MetLife Supplemental Plans, Pre-paid Legal & Identity Theft Protection and the College Foundation 529 Savings Plan.
For more information, please visit and click on the Benefits tab.
01

Which of the following best describes your highest level of completed education?

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate
• None of the above

02

Do you possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

03

Have you completed major coursework in emergency medical services and/or emergency medical services training?

• Yes
• No

04

Have you uploaded your final transcript showing the date that your degree was awarded and any required certificates or licenses? This must be done even if you are a current employee or we have received it with a previous application.

• Yes
• No

05

Based on your review of the position requirements, are you able to perform the position duties with or without reasonable accommodation?

• Yes
• No

Required Question