Paramedic | Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate | Emergency Medical Technician

Applicants must be 18 years of age with a High School diploma/GED and possess a valid Drivers License. Must have appropriate NC-EMT certification and CPR; ACLS, PALS, & BTLS required for ALS providers or be eligible for legal recognition (“reciprocity”) by the NC Office of EMS.

Applications are available from the Dare County Human Resources Department, 217 Budleigh Street, PO Box 1000, Manteo, NC 27954, (252) 475-5820 or via e-mail at kristyd@co.dare.nc.us . Completed applications and supporting documentation (resumes, copies of certifications, etc.) should be returned to the Human Resources Department.

New employees serve a twelve month probationary period during which time his/her performance and progress will be observed. Upon the successful completion of the probationary period there is a 5% raise in salary.

Health Insurance for each employee is currently provided by the County. Spouse and family Insurance coverage is available for a $80 per month co-payment. Insurance will become effective the first day of the month after the employee has worked 30 days. (Example: If employee started work on May 15, their insurance would become effective July 1.) A $30,000 term life insurance policy effective the same date as the Health and Dental Care Insurance.

Vacation and sick time is earned at a rate of 11.2 hours monthly from the date of employment as outlined in the Dare County Human Resources Personnel Ordinance. Vacation and Sick Leave time, while it is being earned, is not available for use during the first six months of employment.

Holidays are earned at a rate of 11.2 hours per holiday while employed. Holiday time is advanced in six month increments as outlined in the Dare County EMS OPS Manual and is available for use any time after employment begins, subject to the date being available on the Leave Calendar.

After five years of employment with the County, the employee will receive a percentage of their annual gross salary as a longevity pay bonus. This is paid once a year after your anniversary date as stated below:

Retirement as outlined by the North Carolina State and Local Government Retirement System.

The County pays an additional 5 % of the employee’s base salary into an employee owned 401(k) plan. The employee may add to their 401(k) account up to the limits permitted by IRS rules.

Deferred Compensation is also available for interested employees.

Any employee involved in outside employment must report this, in writing, to his supervisor. Outside employment should in no way interfere with the employee's ability to perform his regular job.

ALS applicants must complete the following:

• Documentation of continuing education – prorated by the month and must be current before ALS affiliation with Dare County
A positive letter of reference from the EMS agency.
• A positive letter of reference from the agency’s ALS Program Medical Director and successfully complete a Dare County practical skills examination and written test.

Successfully complete a Dare County scenario-based skills examination and written test.

Complete direct patient contact hours with an Dare County Preceptor as follows :

• Complete any additional hours as recommended by the Medical Director or Oral Review Board

Paramedic

Applicants will participate in a program to provide 24 hr. emergency medical aid and assistance to the general public. They must be knowledgeable of all phases of emergency medical services; be responsible for specialized emergency medical and emergency cardiac treatment; and operate emergency life support equipment for the sick or injured prior to arrival at a hospital.

ALS Providers are required to complete a minimum of 36 hours of continuing education annually and a total of 144 hours during the term of their certification and must attend 4 Monthly CE Classes offered during an audit period.

• ALS Providers shall maintain a current ‘provider status’ in the following courses:
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support
• Complete 24 hours of On-Shift Continuing Education during the fiscal year period.
• Attend 4 Monthly CE Classes offered during an fiscal year.
• Attend the Mandatory Classes required by departmental policy.
• Up to 48 hours per fiscal year is compensable towards CE education.

 EMT-P’s starting base salary is $31,543 with overtime paid at “time-&-a-half” for all hours over 40 a week. Up to 48 hours per fiscal year is compensable towards CE education.

Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate

• BTLS, CPR, & PEPP
• Basic Trauma Life Support (Advanced)
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

EMT-I’s starting base salary is $28,664 with overtime paid at “time-&-a-half” for all hours over 40 a week. Up to 48 hours per fiscal year is compensable towards CE education.

Emergency Medical Technician

BLS Providers are required to complete a minimum of 36 hours of continuing education annually and a total of 144 hours during the term of their certification and must attend 4 Monthly CE Classes offered during an audit period.

BLS Providers shall maintain a current ‘provider status’ in the following courses:

• BTLS, CPR, & PEPP
• Basic Trauma Life Support (Basic)
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

EMT-B’s starting base salary is $24,833 with overtime paid at “time-&-a-half” for all hours over 40 a week. Up to 48 hours per fiscal year is compensable towards CE education.