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Job Description 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. W eekend 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 contracted events (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. Regular part-time, temporary, and seasonal employees are not eligible for benefits.