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Paramedics

Advance your EMS career with Mecklenburg EMS Agency in Charlotte, NC

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:

  • January 9

  • February 6

  • March 5

  • April 16

  • May 14

  • June 11

  • July 9

  • August 6

  • September 3

  • October 15

  • November 26

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How.

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Custom Fleet

Full fleet of 70+ Dodge 5500 double cab ambulances & mass casualty assets

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Restock Support

24/7 Logistics team for managing equipment, clinical supply restock & maintenance 

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Flexible Shifts

40-hour work week with a wide variety of schedules of days, nights & mid-shifts (10 & 13 combos)

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Paid Training

Monthly paid continuing education with hours tracked and submitted for state+national credentials

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Research

Medic participates in national clinical trials for EMS research that impact patients nationwide

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Clinical 

A leader in the US for positive cardiac arrest patient outcomes - see ALS protocols here

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New Equipment

Zoll X-series cardiac monitors. Stryker Pro 2 power stretchers deployed in 2024

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Headquarters

On-site fuel station, fleet services, automatic truck wash, breakroom canteen store and gym

Why.

Careers.

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Medic offers competitive starting salaries based on experience! Pay ranges do not include overtime opportunities. 

  • $25-$27.75 hourly rate depending on experience

  • +15% after upgrading to Crew Chief

  • $6K Sign-on

  • Relocation Assistance up to $2500

  • Performance Bonus up to $3k Annually

  • Annual market & merit increases

  • High demand overtime shifts paid up to 2X regular pay

STARTING PAY:

PARAMEDIC

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Sign-On Bonus:

$6,000

Paid.

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Benefits.

  • NC State Retirement - retire from Medic and get a check for the rest of your life!
     

  • 401K & 457 - Medic matches up to 5% dollar for dollar
     

  • Multiple medical insurance plans including PPO and High Deductible options
     

  • Dental, Vision, HSA, Pet Insurance, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, EAP, FSA, LFSA
     

  • Many of these programs are at no cost to the employee
     

  • Annual uniform replacements!

Mecklenburg County & the greater Charlotte area includes townships of Cornelius, Davidson, Pineville, Matthews, Mint Hill and Huntersville, each with a personality of their own. The County is situated on the border of South Carolina and is known for its professional sport teams, countless trails, lakes and outdoor adventures, locally owned businesses and plenty of friendly faces.

Live.

Thank you!!

Contact.

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