CAREERS

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If you are interested in a future career with us, we require the following qualifications:

• Current NC EMT, EMT-I, or EMT-Paramedic certification, or be eligible for reciprocity.
  
• Current ACLS, PALS, and BTLS/PHTLS preferred
  
• Valid North Carolina Drivers License
  
• Successful Completion of an Essential Functions Test

We operate three divisions within the service that handle 911 response, scheduled transports, contract transports, in-service and new employee training.

Catawba County was one of ten counties in the state to be named a Model EMS System. Comprehensive protocols allow our employees to utilize their skills and knowledge to their fullest. 40 medications, 12 lead EKG interpretation and Capnogrphy via Lifepak 12 monitors, twin-cath insertion, Adult IO, RSI, CPAP, and a wide variety of other procedures are routine aspects of our delivery of pre-hospital medicine. We also provide Critical Care Transport Services from both of the local hospitals. A study of 12 lead EKG use in the field and our chest pain protocol done by our Continuous Quality Improvement Team was published in the March 2000 issue of the Journal of Emergency Medical Services Research Forum.

Employee involvement in all aspects of our operations is encouraged. Full and part time employees can expand their career options with participation in programs such as special events teams, bike teams, neonatal transport services, public relations, marketing, research, and education. Plans for Critical Care Transport Service are in place.

We also have a strong commitment to community service and sponsor annual events such as charity golf tournaments and Christmas parties for foster children. An annual awards banquet showcases our outstanding employees who receive Excellence in Action, Distinguished Service, and Employee of the Year awards.

Catawba County full-time employees receive a generous benefits package that includes medical and dental insurance, life insurance, retirement options, and flex spending programs. EMS employees are provided uniforms, rain and foul weather gear; full-time employees are supplied with footwear and turnout gear.

• EMT-Basic: $25,646 - $39,817
• EMT-Intermediate: $28,285 - $43,894
• EMT-Paramedic: $34,402 - $53,351

PART-TIME SALARY:

• EMT-Basic: $12.33/hr
• EMT-Intermediate: $13.60/hr
• EMT-Paramedic: $16.54/hr

Catawba County EMS works 12-hour shifts rotating day shifts and night shifts each week, with seven days off in a row each month. Eight hours of overtime at time and one-half are built into each two-week pay period (assumes working all scheduled hours). In addition, we offer various 8 hour schedules that work Monday - Friday.

CONTACT INFORMATION

If you are interested in becoming a part of our fast-growing and dynamic team, contact us and request a career package:

View current County job openings:
www.catawbacountync.gov/depts/pers/jobvmain.asp

Bryan Blanton , EMS Manager, 828-465-8234 (office/voicemail)
bblanton@catawbacountync.gov 

Sylvia Fisher, EMS Training Officer, 828-465-8235 (office/voicemail)
sfisher@catawbacountync.gov