EMS TECHNICIAN - 40009109

Durham County Government employs approximately 1,900 employees that work towards providing needed services throughout the community. With a wide array of services, Durham County Government is at the heart of a rapidly growing and diverse area offering residents, employees and visitors exciting opportunities to live, work, grow and play. For more information about Durham County Government, visit www.dconc.gov.

***THERE ARE MULTIPLE FULL-TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE***

**THIS JOB POSTING IS SUBJECT TO CLOSING WITHOUT PRIOR NOTIFICATION**

RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs responsible work in rendering emergency and non-emergency medical care and life-saving measures to critically ill or injured persons of all ages on basic and assisting with advanced life support levels. Requires successful completion of the North Carolina State Emergency Medical Services training program or an equivalent training program.

Employment is contingent on passing a assessment center, physical agility test, pre-employment drug screen, skills validation program, clinical and operational clearance during the yearlong probationary period.

REQUIREMENTS

Requires successful completion of the North Carolina State Emergency Medical Services training program or equivalent training program. 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services EMT certification and must have a valid NC driver's license with a three year acceptable driving record.

Please submit copy of EMT certification with application

* Salary is contingent upon the employee working the required scheduled hours per pay period.

* Pay for attending mandatory continuing education events.

* Position(s) will be available in the near future.  If you are selected to participate in an upcoming assessment center, you will be contacted by Durham EMS regarding the assessment center dates.

* You must meet the minimum requirements for the position in order for your application to be forwarded to EMS by Human Resources. 

Durham County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer