- Salary
- $57k – $93k/yr
- Location
- Newton, NC, NC, US
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Education
- High School
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
$2,000 New Hire Incentive | $66,170 - $109,180+ with Built-In OT
Catawba County EMS is looking for Paramedics who want strong pay, solid benefits, and a team that invests in their growth. Our crews work out of newly constructed bases across the county, and new hires complete field training before independent release.
Competitive Pay & Incentives:
- $66,170 to $109,180+ per year with built-in overtime
- Base Salary: $56,616.46 ($27.22/hour) to $93,417.15 ($44.91/hour)
- Higher starting pay for experienced EMS professionals based on years of service
- New Hire Recruitment Incentive: $2,000, paid as $1,000 after training/independent release and $1,000 after ~6 months of continued employment
- Night shift differential (+$2.00/hour), FTO pay (+$1.25/hour), degree pay (up to +$0.75/hour), and National Registry certification pay (up to +$0.50/hour)
- Employee Referral Incentive: Once you join our team, you may be eligible to earn $400 for referring a Paramedic candidate who meets the program’s successful-hire requirements.
All incentives are subject to eligibility requirements, good-standing standards, applicable taxes and withholdings, budget availability, and final approval.
- Administering pre-hospital medical care and trauma care to the sick and injured
- Operating emergency vehicles
- Attending continuing education programs to maintain recertification hours
- Completing electronic patient care reports and other documentation
- Cleaning and restocking ambulances and bases
- Other assigned duties
- Graduation from high school or GED equivalent and completion of a Paramedic degree or certification program; and
- Certification by the NC Office of Emergency Medical Services as a Paramedic
- Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record (Driving is an essential function of this position)
- Excellent patient care skills with thorough knowledge of paramedic-level emergency medical protocols and the ability to properly use the appropriate equipment and supplies
- High level of professionalism, integrity, and adherence to policies/procedures
- Dedication to outstanding customer service and community focus
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively interact with a variety of individuals, including citizens, co-workers, managers, hospital staff, and other agencies
- Exceptional initiative and motivation
- Knowledge of the geographical layout of Catawba County
- Working conditions are inside/outside, and candidates must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull at least 200 pounds with a partner regularly
Preferences:
- Applicants who are bilingual in English/Spanish or English/Hmong are encouraged to apply. Extra duty pay for bilingual skills is available upon successful test results.
Skills
Patient CareCustomer Service