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Full Time/Part Time Emergency Medical Services Positions


Multiple Positions Available!


With Cleveland County EMS Department


EMR-Part Time $15.45/hr.


EMT-24 Hours$17.34/hr.


EMT-12 Hours $19.48/hr.


EMT-Part Time $19.48/hr.


AEMT-24 Hours $19.48/hr.


AEMT-12 Hours $21.89/hr.


AEMT-Part Time $21.89/hr.


Paramedic-24 Hour $24.00/hr.


Paramedic-12 Hours $26.97/hr.


Paramedic-Part Time $26.97/hr.


Summary:


Performs skilled human support work providing basic to advanced life support and emergency medical care, including non-emergency and emergency driving, patient transport. Work requires quick thinking, adaptability, and a commitment to delivering high-quality patient care under the supervision of the EMS leadership team. All Full-time positions are subject to 24/7/365 emergency callback in the event of natural or manmade disaster or other instances that necessitate continuity of emergency medical services.


Essential Functions and Responsibilities include:


Respond promptly to emergency and non-emergency calls.


Conduct rapid patient assessments and administer life support interventions, including but not limited to CPR, AED use, and airway management.


Provide compassionate and professional care to patients.


Accurately document patient assessments, interventions, and other relevant information.


Communicate effectively with emergency response team members, medical facilities, and dispatch personnel.


Maintain and inspect medical equipment, vehicles, and supplies to ensure readiness.


Participate in continuous training and education to stay current with EMS protocols and procedures.


Operate emergency vehicles in compliance with applicable laws and organizational standards.


Report maintenance and supply needs to supervisors.


Maintain cleanliness of base, ambulance, and equipment.






The responsibilities and duties outlined above are intended to provide a general outline and summary of this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive or comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities. Additional tasks may be assigned as needed, with or without notice, to meet the needs of the department and county.


Education & Experience:


For EMR (NC Emergency Medical Responder): Currently enrolled in High school and/or High school diploma or GED and Certified as a NC EMR. *Must be 18 years old.


For EMT: High school diploma or GED and Certified as a NC EMT. *Must obtain NC Paramedic Certification within 3 years of date of hire.


For AEMT: High school diploma or GED and Certified as a NC AEMT. *Must obtain NC Paramedic Certification within 3 years of date of hire.


For Paramedic: High school diploma or GED and Certified as a NC Paramedic. Associates/Technical degree in EMS preferred but not required. Must have Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support, ITLS or PHTLS certification at time of hire. Technical Rescuer Certification must be completed 3 years from the date of hire.


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:


Thorough knowledge of related industry, organization, and department policies, practices, and procedures, legal guides, recommendations, best practices, ordinances, and laws


General knowledge of the principles and techniques of emergency care, including diagnosis, proper treatment and automobile extraction and transportation


General knowledge of the reading of electrocardiograms


General knowledge of the principles of anatomy, physiology and chemistry in relation to the respiratory and circulatory systems


Thorough knowledge of the street system and geography of the County


Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions


Ability to keep simple records and prepare reports


Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.


Work Environment / Physical Requirements:


The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Regular exertion of up to 25 pounds of force and occasional exertion of over 100 pounds.


Frequent standing, walking, speaking, hearing, climbing, balancing, pushing, pulling, and repetitive motions.


Exposure to outdoor weather conditions, bloodborne pathogens, and other hazards, with the requirement to wear specialized personal protective equipment as needed.


Work Location:


This role must work from the location identified at the time of hire with work travel required as needed. Any change of work location, even on a short-term or interim basis, must be reviewed by the Supervisor and HR for approval. May be subject to relocation of bases due to staffing issues and coverage to ensure the readiness of the EMS department.


Special Requirements:


Must be 18 years of age for all EMS positions.


Successful completion of MedPAT physical fitness test annually


Adult, Child & Infant Basic Life Support CPR certification at time of hire.


ICS 100, 200, 700, 800 must be completed within 30 days of hire.


Successful completion of CEVO (Coaching the Emergency Vehicle Operator) within 30 days of hire.


TIMS (Traffic Incident Management Course) completion within 30 days of hire


Valid unrestricted drivers license and insurable driving record


This position is subject to random drug screening


Additional information:


Individuals hired must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Cleveland County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.


This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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Compensation will be based on the certification currently held at time of hire, see job description for Compensation rates

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05/20/2026

Posted

06/24/2026

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