Mecklenburg EMS Agency (also known as Medic) operates the busiest EMS agency in North Carolina serving over 1 million residents and visitors to Mecklenburg County, including the greater Charlotte area.
With over 106K patient transports per year, Medic provides ALS & BLS 911 coverage, a dedicated non-emergency team, special event standbys, airport team, tactical paramedic SWAT support and houses its own 911 communications center. Medic is not a private for-profit entity, but a joint government agency receiving oversight from two major hospital systems and county government.
Who.
HIRING PROCESS
Step 1 Fill out the application
Step 2 Virtual interview
Step 3 In-person assessment & Physical Agility Test
Step 4 Welcome to Medic! Offer of Employment!
Step 5 Paid 2-week New Hire Academy
Step 6 Field Training for 7-9 weeks
Step 7 Paramedic Crew Chief after 6mos. field training
Step 8 2024 Academy dates:
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January 9
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February 6
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March 5
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April 16
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May 14
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June 11
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July 9
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August 6
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September 3
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October 15
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November 26
How.
Custom Fleet
Full fleet of 70+ Dodge 5500 double cab ambulances & mass casualty assets
Restock Support
24/7 Logistics team for managing equipment, clinical supply restock & maintenance
Flexible Shifts
40-hour work week with a wide variety of schedules of days, nights & mid-shifts (10 & 13 combos)
Paid Training
Monthly paid continuing education with hours tracked and submitted for state+national credentials
Research
Medic participates in national clinical trials for EMS research that impact patients nationwide
New Equipment
Zoll X-series cardiac monitors. Stryker Pro 2 power stretchers deployed in 2024
Headquarters
On-site fuel station, fleet services, automatic truck wash, breakroom canteen store and gym
Why.
Careers.
Medic offers competitive starting salaries based on experience! Pay ranges do not include overtime opportunities.
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$25-$27.75 hourly rate depending on experience
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+15% after upgrading to Crew Chief
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$6K Sign-on
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Relocation Assistance up to $2500
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Performance Bonus up to $3k Annually
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Annual market & merit increases
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High demand overtime shifts paid up to 2X regular pay
STARTING PAY:
PARAMEDIC
Sign-On Bonus:
$6,000
Paid.
Benefits.
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NC State Retirement - retire from Medic and get a check for the rest of your life!
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401K & 457 - Medic matches up to 5% dollar for dollar
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Multiple medical insurance plans including PPO and High Deductible options
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Dental, Vision, HSA, Pet Insurance, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, EAP, FSA, LFSA
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Many of these programs are at no cost to the employee
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Annual uniform replacements!