Paramedic (Part-Time)

Job Summary

Greenville Fire/Rescue is seeking experienced professionals to serve as Part-time Paramedics for our department.  This position will provide supervision of basic and advanced life support procedures relevant to pre-hospital emergency care on EMS units.

Join the professionals committed to serving the diverse needs of our community through high-quality responses to a full range of emergency services, outreach, and prevention programs. We have 7 stations city-wide and hold the Commission on Fire Accreditation International.

Work schedule assignment options may include 10 hour weekdays, 12 hour days or nights, and 24 hour shifts. Start times of 8:00am or 8:00 pm. Weekend or evening hours for special events may be included.

Part-time paramedics are required to work a minimum of two shifts per calendar month in order to remain in the staffing pool.

Part-time staff may work no more than 999 hours in any 12-month period. Third-party contractedevents (e.g. football games) do not count toward the 999-hour limit.

This is a continuous posting and may close at any time.

Examples of Duties

• Performs as lead clinician on the emergency scene;- Acts as lead personnel on ambulance during emergency calls and during patient transport;- Interprets cardiac rhythms using advanced diagnostic equipment;- Maintains and inventories paramedic level medications routinely;- Provides basic and advanced life support procedures using standard order protocols;- Interviews patients and bystanders to determine the nature of the emergency;- Interviews and assesses patients for injury and illness;- Lifts and carries equipment, stretchers, and patients;- Takes and records vital signs and enters data into electronic databases, and communicates with emergency providers;- Communicates with hospital personnel as required;- Documents all patient care by department standards;- Participates in educational activities and accident prevention activities;- Presents safety and preventive care information to schools and community organizations;- Performs inventory on supplies along with restocking after each emergency and non-emergency response;- Provides occasional supervision of assistants, seasonal employees, interns, volunteers, or temporary employees;- Maintains medical and vehicle equipment in good working order, along with making minor repairs to equipment;- Cleans emergency vehicles and evaluates operational readiness;- Maintains station by cleaning, dusting, mopping, sweeping, and vacuuming;- Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience: • High school diploma or GED required; and •One year as a functioning field paramedic.

Required Certifications: •  North Carolina state certified Paramedic or ability to obtain by reciprocity.

Preferred Completed Training: • NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800

Additional Requirements: All applicants must: • Be at least 18 years of age; • Have a valid driver's license and a safe driving record; • Be a United States citizen or a non-citizen who can provide proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States; • Be of good moral character; • Possess the mental, physical, and medical health to perform the duties of a Paramedic; • Be highly motivated with an interest in the emergency services field.

Special Requirements

• Boarded to practice as a Paramedic in Pitt County by the Medical Director or able to obtain within one month from date of employment.- This is a part-time position, working on an as needed basis. Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

Regular part-time, temporary, and seasonal employees are not eligible for benefits.