The Orange County Emergency Services Department has openings for Permanent Paramedics. The work involves the responsibility for responding to emergency and non-emergency calls received by the Orange County Emergency Services Department, providing initial medical assessment and treatment to individuals, including advanced life support procedures and ensuring emergency medical care is provided in accordance with established guidelines and written and verbal instructions from the Medical Director and Emergency Services management.
 
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 and procedures in the performance of duties. Supervision over others is not required of this position. Acting as a lead worker may be a responsibility of this class. 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. This position is part of random testing. Fitness for Duty Assessment required. Background Check required.Click the link below for full job specifications including essential functions, knowledge, skills, abilities, and physical requirements.
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/orangecountync/classspecs/841049MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Possession of a High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma AND one (1) year of work experience as an Emergency Medical Technician or closely related work experience in the medical field.  OR
 
An employee may be hired as a Paramedic Trainee if they do not meet the minimum qualifications of a Paramedic at the rate of a Paramedic Trainee. Upon successful completion of a probationary period in accordance with the Orange County Personnel Ordinance, the salary will increase to the entry salary of a Paramedic.
 
Possession of or ability to obtain a Paramedic Certification recognized in the State of North Carolina. You must have your Paramedic Certification on your start date in the position.
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 new hire, you are required to attend the New Employee Orientation. New Employee Orientation will be Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, May 20, 2024 - June 7, 2024.
 
EMS providers will be assigned to a Field Training Officer (FTO) and must complete the EMS Field Training an Evaluation Process (FTEP) before independent practice. This process begins with the departmental orientation.