Fort Mcdowell Jobs (NOW HIRING)

These positions perform skilled emergency medical work involving patient assessment, treatment, transport, and operational readiness in a 911 emergency response environment. Employees function as part of a professional EMS team providing Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) care to the citizens and visitors of McDowell County.

Selected applicants will be hired and compensated based on current certification level, qualifications, experience, and operational need. Assignment, shift placement, and station assignment are subject to operational need. Selected applicants may be subject to an applicable probationary period in accordance with county personnel policy. Salary will be based on certification level, qualifications, experience, and the approved McDowell County pay plan.

Additional benefits include:

• North Carolina Local Government Retirement System participation
• County supplemental retirement contribution
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and other county benefits
• Uniforms and equipment provided
• Continuing education and advancement opportunities

Responsibilities include:

• Respond promptly to emergency and non-emergency calls for service.
• Operate ambulances and emergency vehicles safely in accordance with county policy and state law.
• Assess, treat, monitor, and transport patients experiencing medical, traumatic, behavioral, or psychiatric emergencies.
• Provide patient care consistent with North Carolina OEMS protocols and certification level.
• Assist with or perform advanced procedures including cardiac monitoring, IV/IO access, medication administration, airway management, and other ALS interventions as authorized by certification level.
• Maintain accurate and timely electronic patient care documentation.
• Conduct daily vehicle, equipment, and supply checks to ensure operational readiness.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, hospital staff, dispatchers, and coworkers.
• Participate in continuing education, training, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, county policies, and safety standards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned in support of EMS operations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current North Carolina EMT certification or eligibility for reciprocity.
• Current AHA BLS certification.
• Valid North Carolina driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Completion of FEMA ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800 courses.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous 911 emergency response experience.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Field Training Officer, preceptor, leadership, or specialty team experience.
• Additional certifications such as Critical Care Paramedic, Community Paramedicine, or Hazardous Materials Operations.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Work involves frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing, lifting, carrying, and moving patients and equipment in dynamic and unpredictable environments. Employees may be exposed to inclement weather, hazardous materials, bodily fluids, infectious diseases, loud noise, emotionally charged situations, and other hazardous conditions associated with emergency response operations. Employees are expected to use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow all infection control and safety procedures.

How to Apply:

PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREENING AND BACKGROUND CHECK IS REQUIRED. APPLICANTS WILL BE GIVEN CREDIT ONLY FOR INFORMATION PROVIDED IN RESPONSE TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. No additional information will be solicited by the McDowell County; therefore, persons who submit incomplete applications may not receive full credit for their education, training and experience.

McDowell County is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the County to recruit, hire, train and promote individuals without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, political affiliation or national origin. The County will interactively work with disabled applicants and employees to identify reasonable accommodations that will allow the individual to perform essential job functions.

McDowell County participates in E-Verify.

Applications are available:

• on our website: www.mcdowellhrportal.org - under "Job Opportunities"
• McDowell County Administration Building: 25 W Fort Street Marion, NC 28752

Applications can be submitted:

• Online at www.mcdowellhrportal.org
• in person at the County Administration building: 25 W Fort Street Marion, NC 28752
• or by Mail to: McDowell County Human Resources 60 East Court Street Marion, NC 28752
• or by email to: employment@mcdowellgov.com