Position Objectives
McDowell County Emergency Medical Services is currently recruiting full-time Paramedics, Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians (AEMT), and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT). We are seeking exceedingly motivated professionals dedicated to serving citizens with outstanding customer service and excellent patient care.
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Minimum Requirements
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Required Qualifications: Paramedic, AEMT, EMT
ACLS
PALS
BLS
ITLS or PHTLS
NIMS 100-200-700-800
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Preferred Education / Certifications: Associates Degree (Related Field)
(Not Required) Critical Care Paramedic
National Registry Paramedic
ICS 300 & 400
Haz-Mat Awareness
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*EMT and AEMT candidates must be enrolled in an approved Paramedic Program within
90 days of accepting the position.
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Benefits
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Benefited after 90 days
Medical, dental, and life insurance
Sick, vacation, and holiday pay
Membership in the Local Government Retirement System
Supplemental retirement 401k/457
How to Apply
PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREENING AND BACKGROUND CHECK IS REQUIRED
APPLICANTS WILL BE GIVEN CREDIT ONLY FOR INFORMATION PROVIDED IN RESPONSE TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. No additional information will be solicited by McDowell County; therefore, persons who submit incomplete applications may not receive full credit for their education, training and experience.
McDowell County is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the County to recruit, hire, train and promote individuals without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, political affiliation or national origin. The County will interactively work with disabled applicants and employees to identify reasonable accommodations that will allow the individual to perform essential job functions.
McDowell County participates in E-Verify.
Applications are available:
www.mcdowellhrportal.org- under “Job Opportunities”
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McDowell County Administration Building:
25 W Fort Street Marion, NC 28752
Applications can be submitted:
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Online at www.mcdowellhrportal.org
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In person at the County Administration building:
25 W Fort Street Marion, NC 28752
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Mail:
McDowell County Human Resources
25 W Fort Street Marion, NC 28752
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