Part Time Basic/Advanced/Paramedic

Burke County Emergency Services is currently recruiting highly motivated individuals to fill PT Paramedic positions to respond to emergency and non-emergency calls, apply necessary emergency medical care treatment at the advanced life support level, and transport patients to the most appropriate medical facility. Duties include but are not limited to: operating emergency vehicles and equipment; completing patient care documentation reports; and other related duties as required by NC Office of EMS Standards and Burke County Emergency Services Protocols and Guidelines. Employee must be able to work beyond the scheduled hours as needed, including inclement weather conditions and special events.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Graduation from high school or equivalent, plus either 1) completion of EMT-Paramedic Program and current certification as an EMT Paramedic through the NC Officer of Emergency Medical Services, or 2) currently enrolled in a Paramedic certification program.

Physical Requirements: Must be able to exert in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Requires the ability to maintain body equilibrium when bending, stooping, crouching, climbing, balancing, crawling, walking, reaching and/or stretching arms, legs or other parts of body, and to physically maneuver, push, pull and lift over and/or upon varying terrain, surfaces or physical structures, talking, hearing and repetitive motions.

Must possess and maintain a valid NC driver's license. Satisfactory results of criminal background, drug screening and driving record checks.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Burke County applications can be obtained at the Human Resources office, located at 200 Avery Ave., Morganton, NC 28655 Mon-Fri 8:00am – 5:00pm or at the following webpage: www.burkenc.org. Completed applications should provide a complete work history, including a detailed and thorough list of job duties. Incomplete applications cannot be processed.

Burke County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability or genetic information in employment or the provision of services.

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled