| Job Title | Emergency Medical Technician |
| Application Deadline | N/A |
| Beginning Salary | $50,235 |
| Description | WATAUGA COUNTY
POSITION OPENING
Watauga County is accepting applications for the Position of Emergency Medical Technician for Watauga County Emergency Medical Services. An employee in this class performs skilled work at the Emergency Medical Technician level of certification in operating an approved mobile medical unit, rescuing victims and performing advanced emergency care, including the administration of life sustaining treatment to patients on-site and while in route to hospital. Work involves responding to the scene of emergency and non-emergency calls, applying necessary medical treatment to sick or injured persons, and transporting persons to a medical facility. Employee is responsible for performing in accordance with established emergency medical procedures and techniques, but must exercise considerable independent judgment in assessing the condition of patients and applying short-term relief. Position responsibilities also include gathering patient medical and insurance information and inputting into the computer as per documentation requirements; daily cleaning, stocking, and inventorying of emergency equipment and supplies; participation in a continuous training program to improve competence in medical technical work and in ambulance service and operation; familiarization of street and road patterns and networks of the County in order that future runs may be made with minimal difficulty and delay. Position will also inspect and test ambulances and their emergency equipment to ensure that they are in proper and good working order, make routine adjustments, and report other than minor defects for specialized attention. Employee is exposed to the normal hazards of emergency rescue work, including risk of exposure to infectious diseases. Any combination of education and experience equivalent to High School Diploma/GED and demonstrated ability to perform the necessary work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Special requirements for position include valid driver’s license for state of residence, certification by the North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services as an EMT level and current CPR certification, or ability to obtain. County benefit package includes health insurance, retirement, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. Salary grade 6, $50,235, not including scheduled overtime. 24-Hour shifts; inclusive of nights, weekends and holidays. Position is Open Until Filled, expected start date January 1, 2026. Apply at NC Works Career Center, 130 Poplar Grove Connector, Boone, NC 28607, (828) 278-6460. Applications may also be obtained at www.wataugacounty.org (Employment Link) and submitted by mail, email WataugaCounty@ncworks.gov, or fax (828) 278-6468. An active NCWorks account is required, please visit ncworks.gov to create an account or to retrieve username. Watauga County is an EEOE. |
