Emergency Medical Technician
- BLS
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open emergency medical technician jobs in North Carolina post a median of $27.33 an hour, the middle half $25.90–$29.78, across 4 jobs that state their pay. Emergency medical technicians employed in North Carolina earn a median of $21.27 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Overview
The Mobile Care Services team handles more than 19,500 ground transports annually. Utilizing a fleet of 24 ground ambulances and operates type I, II, and III ambulances. The adult and pediatric specialty care teams provide medical transport 24 hours/day. The role of the Emergency Medical Technician is to provide patient care and /or operation of an ambulance as part of the Medical Center's critical and non-critical transport program. Provides documentation of BLS patient conditions and cares as needed for patients within the scope limits of practice for an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic. Cleans and exhibits proper operation of ambulance, associated equipment and work area. Performs routine daily inspections and preventive maintenance of ambulances. Other duties that may be assigned.
Department Description
Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org .
EOE
Licensure
Emergency Medical Technician Required - Or Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Required - Or Paramedic Required
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent Required Associate's Degree Emergency Medical Science Preferred
Experience
1 Year Clinical - Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Preferred 1 Year Emergency Vehicle Operations Preferred
From WakeMed's job posting, checked 6 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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