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The brief

Emerald Isle Fire Department in Emerald Isle, North Carolina is hiring for Part-time Paramedic. The posted pay is $22 an hour (about $45,760 a year at full time). The posting stays open until the position is filled. Stated requirements: Paramedic certification (at application); Written exam (required).

Among 72 current North Carolina postings on Driftsmoke with a listed salary, this top-of-range pay is higher than 21% of them; the median among them is $62,400/yr.

About Emerald Isle Fire Department

Emerald Isle Fire Department is a combination (career and volunteer) department with 3 stations. Operational crews work a 48/96 schedule. Pension: state_public_safety.

A coastal fire department serving the barrier-island town of Emerald Isle, North Carolina, combining fire suppression, EMS, vehicle rescue, and ocean and sound water rescue from two stations.

Emerald Isle Fire Department has 2 other current openings on Driftsmoke. Department page, openings and history →

Summary by Driftsmoke from the official bulletin and department records; the full posting follows below.

Requirements at a glance

Paramedic certificationAt application
Written examRequired
EmploymentPart-time

The Town of Emerald Isle is accepting applications from qualified applicants to fill part-time positions for Paramedics.  

Summary

Performs skills within their scope of practice under the employment of The Town of Emerald Isle EMS Department and with the Carteret County Medical Protocols. Paramedics will need to have ALS privileges granted by the Carteret County medical director.  Duties will be to perform emergency medical care on scene and while in route to the hospital; responds to all emergency and non-emergency calls; applies all necessary treatment and transport of the sick and/or injured; creates patient care reports; communicates with all other employees, volunteers, dispatch, nurses, doctors and all persons with professionalism; maintains all equipment and living quarters to the expected standard.  

Minimum Requirements

  • Must possess NC Certified as a Paramedic or able to receive reciprocity
  • Must possess AHA BLS CPR certification
  • AEMTS/Paramedics must possess ACLS certification
  • AEMTS/Paramedics must possess PALS certification
  • AEMTS/Paramedics must possess PHTLS or ITLS certification
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience at current provider level
  • Must be able to operate all machinery and equipment necessary to perform the essential job functions
  • Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs, have good hand and eye coordination, and possess good communication skills.   

Salary

$22 per hour based on experience

Hiring Process

The hiring process will consist of a written test, in-person interview, TSOP (Technical Scope of Practice), criminal background screening, DMV record screen, physical agility test, and pre-employment drug screening.

How to Apply

Apply for this position online with the Town of Emerald Isle, or submit printed applications and copies of certifications to: Chief Chris Parker, Emerald Isle Fire Department, 7500 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, NC 28594.