Paramedic

This position is responsible for responding to emergency calls, at the paramedic level, to determine the extent of illness or injury and establishing priorities for required care; performing emergency medical care in accordance with established guidelines and written and verbal instructions from physicians. Other duties include administering medications and IV solutions and inserting airways; transporting persons to the appropriate medical facilities; and performing related tasks as required.

This is a 24-hour position.

Halifax County provides a comprehensive employee benefits package, including membership in the N.C. Local Government Employees' Retirement System.

An official completed Halifax County Application for Employment (HR1107) and college transcripts are required to fully evaluate your qualifications for this position. The completed application and supplemental materials must be received by 5:00 p.m. on or before the closing date; postmarks will not be accepted. All portions on the application, as they relate to your background, must be fully completed. Applications may not refer to a resume' or other enclosed documents (i.e. "see resume" or "see attached"), nor will these items be accepted in lieu of a completed application. We will be unable to consider incomplete submissions for this position. Unofficial transcripts (e.g. student copies) are acceptable for application purposes. If selected for employment, official transcripts will be required. A criminal background check will be required prior to hiring.

Halifax County is a drug-free workplace. A pre-employment drug test will be required of this position with the results being received (negative) prior to the first day of employment. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will employ only those individuals who are U.S. citizens or legal aliens authorized to maintain employment in the United States.

Requirements: High school graduation or equivalent supplemented by EMT, Advanced EMT, and Paramedic courses from North Carolina State Office of EMS, minimum two years' experience and training in emergency medical care preferred, State of N.C. driver's license, State of N.C. certification as an EMT at the Paramedic level

Salary: $50,017-$55,994

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled