Paramedic Trainee Emt To Paramedic Bridge Program
Paramedic Trainee Emt To Paramedic Bridge Program
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MAKE A DIFFERENCE AND JOIN THE EMS FIELD TODAY!!!
Applicants are encouraged to apply early. The application review process will take place immediately and continue until all paramedic trainee employment vacancies with Cabarrus County EMS are filled. This recruitment may close any time after the first review or when a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
Cabarrus County Government EMS Department and Rowan Cabarrus Community College (RCCC) have joined forces to offer a wonderful learning and training opportunity. Cabarrus County EMS is excited to announce the EMT to Paramedic Trainee Bridge Program. The EMT to Paramedic Bridge Program offers an opportunity to fast track and advance your EMS career! Cabarrus County EMS will support you by providing class room training through RCCC on the job training and fulltime pay and benefitsall while you learn. During this time you will attend classes to prepare you for paramedic certification hands on training and EMT employment duties during school breaks holidays and occasional weekends. After successfully completion of the Paramedic Trainee program and upon obtaining your paramedic certification you will have job placement opportunity as a FullTime Paramedic with Cabarrus County EMS Department. From there Cabarrus County EMS provides numerous leadership and educational development opportunities to expand and grow within the EMS field. We are eager to get you started!!
Earn and Learn $19.51 $23.33 per hour) OnTheJob Training and Certification opportunity provided through Cabarrus County Government fully funded EMT to Paramedic Trainee Bridge Program.
Trainee position requires enrollment in Rowan Cabarrus County College (RCCC) Paramedic Academy Program. This is a 9month commitment involving classroom and clinical components. After successful completion of the program and Paramedic credentialing by the state NC the EMT will transition to Paramedic position. EMS Continued Employment Agreement for a twoyear period is required that starts upon completion of Paramedic credential. While in training standard EMT duties may be completed during school breaks or when assigned by the department. This description combines EMT Basic duties with educational program requirements.
Whats required! How do I get started
1.Must possess a current/activeNorth Carolina or National Emergency Medical Technician Certification.
2. You must submit your employment application to Cabarrus County Government by applying directly to the EMT to Paramedic Bridge Program posting onCabarrus County Government careers page.3. Must apply to RCCC and meet all RCCC requirements for admission into the EMT to Paramedic Trainee Bridge Program.
Click the link below.
Paramedic Registration4. You will need to complete/returnPARAMEDIC PROGRAM RELEASE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATIONform toAlan Thompson via email
Click on the link to access the release of information form.
Scan to access the form.5. Please note that you must apply for employment with Cabarrus County Government as well as apply to Rowan Cabarrus Community College Paramedic Program. Failure to submit either one of the applications will automatically disqualify you from moving forward in the selection process.
6. You must schedule your advising appointments with RCCC for the upcoming accelerated paramedic academy in July 2025 at RowanCabarrus Community College.Your first step is to schedule an inperson advising appointment with Alan Thompson (RCCC).
Next academy class 4 days weekly) will begin in July 2025 6.758 months)
If interested in a degree your paramedic credential will be worth 48 hours of curriculum credit at RCCC leaving you with only 27 credit hours to complete an associate degree if you would like to continue your education with a degree.
RCCC may have some limited financial aid available for paramedic training.
For more information regarding the RCCC Paramedic Program and requirements please contact Justin Brines @ or Alan Thompson (RCCC) @General Definition of Work:
Attends education program and meets all requirements as assigned by RCCC faculty. When working as an EMT performs responsible skilled technical work responding rescuing and transporting the sick and injured and administering emergency medical care at the EMT level. Work is performed under the regular supervision of a Shift Supervisor. Daily guidance and direction concerning patient care is provided by a Senior or Master Paramedic.
Examples of Duties
Essential Functions/Typical Tasks:
Attending educational program and completing all assigned requirements. When working as EMT responding to calls for emergency medical services; providing emergency medical care; driving; maintaining records and files; preparing reports.
(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar related or a logical assignment to the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Attends all required classes and completes all assigned coursework for the Paramedic Academy Program.
- Responds to emergency and nonemergency calls as an ambulance driver or attendant.
- Performs emergency medical care in accordance with established written guidelines and verbal instructions from physicians.
- Determines extent of illness or injury and establishes priorities for required care.
- Transports persons to appropriate medical facilities.
- Completes a variety of forms and reports pertaining to activities.
- Maintains ambulance equipment and supplies in clean and proper working order.
- Attends training courses to update skills and improve proficiency.
- Assists with housekeeping station maintenance and routine office tasks.
- Performs related tasks as required.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Thorough knowledge of protocols equipment and supplies employed in the emergency care of patients and victims of accidents and the street and road system and physical layout of the county. General knowledge of the principles of anatomy and physiology and the techniques of emergency care including diagnosis proper treatment and transportation. Skill in diagnosing a victims condition and applying emergency medical care. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; to keep records; prepare reports; and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians patients and their families associates and the general public.
Minimum Education / Experience requirements
Education and Experience:
Requires graduation from high school or a GED and North Carolina Emergency Medical Technician Credential.
Requires enrollment and continuing participation in RCCC Paramedic Academy Program. Requires successful completion of RCCC Paramedic Program. Credentialing as a Paramedic by the state of NC within 6 months of completing the RCCC Paramedic Academy Program.
Applicant must apply to both Cabarrus County EMS employment and RCCC Paramedic Academy and be accepted by both entities in order to complete the Paramedic Trainee (EMT to Paramedic Bridge Program)Some experience and training in emergency medical care preferred.
Applicants are encouraged to apply early. The application review process will take place immediately and continue until all paramedic trainee employment vacancies with Cabarrus County EMS are filled.This recruitment may close any time after the first review or when a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.Special Requirements:
Possession of an appropriate drivers license valid in the State of North Carolina. Possession of all certifications for the position as required by the State of North Carolina and the department. Position is a safetysensitive position as defined by the Drug Free Workplace Policy.
Physical Requirements:
This is heavy work requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally up to 75 pounds of force frequently and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires climbing balancing stooping kneeling crouching reaching standing walking pushing pulling lifting grasping feeling and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; visual acuity is required for depth perception color perception night vision peripheral vision preparing and analyzing written or computer data visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts use of measuring devices operation of machines operation of motor vehicles or equipment determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions noise vibration hazards atmospheric conditions and oils. The worker may be exposed to blood borne and airborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment.
Supplemental Information
Supplemental and Contact Information:
Cabarrus County selects applicants for employment based on jobrelated knowledge skills and abilities without regard to race color gender national origin religion age disability political affiliation or political influence.
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application. Applicants who obtained their education outside of the United States and its territories are expected to assume responsibility for having their academic degrees validated as equivalent to a degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States.
Please be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. See Resume or See Attachment will NOT be accepted.
If multiple applications are submitted to an individual position only the most recent application received prior to the posting closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the closing date.
Due to the volume of applications received we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. Tocheck the status of your application please log in to your account. Processing applications will take an average of 6 8 weeks due to the high volume of applications received. It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application. Upon the closing date applications are Under Review and will be screened by Human Resources for the most qualified applicants.
For technical issues with your applications please call the NEOGOV Help Line at . If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status please contact HR at.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Full-Time
