Part Time Basic/Advanced/Paramedic

Job Title

PT Paramedic – Part Time, Emergency Services

Job Description

Burke County Emergency Services is currently recruiting highly motivated individuals to fill PT Paramedic positions to respond to emergency and non‑emergency calls, apply necessary emergency medical care treatment at the advanced life support level, and transport patients to the most appropriate medical facility. Duties include but are not limited to: operating emergency vehicles and equipment, completing patient care documentation reports, and other related duties as required by NC Office of EMS Standards and Burke County Emergency Services Protocols and Guidelines. Employees must be able to work beyond the scheduled hours, including inclement weather conditions and special events.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency and non‑emergency calls.
• Provide advanced life support level emergency medical care.
• Transport patients to appropriate medical facilities.
• Operate emergency vehicles and equipment.
• Complete patient care documentation reports.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Either completed an EMT‑Paramedic Program with current certification as an EMT Paramedic through the NC Office of Emergency Medical Services, or currently enrolled in a Paramedic certification program.

Physical Requirements

• Exert in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 50 pounds frequently, and/or 20 pounds constantly to move objects.
• Maintain body equilibrium when bending, stooping, crouching, climbing, balancing, crawling, walking, reaching, and/or stretching arms, legs or other parts of the body.
• Physically maneuver, push, pull, and lift over and/or upon varying terrain, surfaces or physical structures while talking and hearing repetitive motions.

Special Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid NC driver’s license.
• Satisfactory results of criminal background, drug screening and driving record checks.

Salary and Status

Category: Emergency Services – Status: Open.
Salary: Basic – $15.91 per hour; Intermediate – $18.32 per hour; Paramedic – $22.12 per hour.
Posted June 28, 2025 8:00 AM.
Closing: Open until filled.

Application Process

Applications can be obtained at the Human Resources office, located at 200 Avery Ave., Morganton, NC 28655 (Mon‑Fri 8:00 am – 5:00 pm) or via the website www.burkenc.org. Completed applications should provide a complete work history, including a detailed list of job duties. Incomplete applications cannot be processed.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Burke County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability or genetic information in employment or the provision of services.

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