EMT Paramedic; Resource

This position performs technical work driving an ambulance, rescuing and transporting the sick and injured, administering emergency medical care, maintaining records and files, preparing reports, and does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the EMS Captain and/or EMS Major.

Required skills:

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• General knowledge of equipment and supplies employed in the emergency care of patients and victims of accidents
• Thorough knowledge of the street and road system and physical layout of the county
• Skills in diagnosing a victim's condition and applying emergency medical care
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, associates, patients and their families, other emergency service agencies, and the general public
• Ability to keep records and prepare reports

• High School Diploma or equivalent from an appropriately accredited institution and Paramedic Certification and three (3) additional job-related certifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent from an appropriately accredited institution and Paramedic Certification and one (1) year of experience and four (4) additional job-related certifications
• Associate Degree from an appropriately accredited institution and Paramedic Certification and four (4) additional job-related certifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent from an appropriately accredited institution and Paramedic Certification and two (2) years of experience and five (5) additional job-related certifications
• Associate Degree from an appropriately accredited institution and Paramedic Certification and one (1) year of experience and five (5) additional job-related certifications
• Bachelor’s Degree from an appropriately accredited institution and Paramedic Certification and five (5) additional job-related certifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent from an appropriately accredited institution and Paramedic Certification and three (3) years of experience and six (6) job-related certifications
• Associate Degree from an appropriately accredited institution and Paramedic Certification and two (2) years of experience and six (6) job-related certifications
• Bachelor’s Degree from an appropriately accredited institution and Paramedic Certification and one (1) year of experience and six (6) job-related certifications
• Master’s Degree from an appropriately accredited institution and Paramedic Certification and six (6) job-related certifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent from an appropriately accredited institution and Paramedic Certification and four (4) years of experience and seven (7) job-related certifications
• Associate Degree from an appropriately accredited institution and Paramedic Certification and three (3) years of experience and seven (7) job-related certifications
• Bachelor’s Degree from an appropriately accredited institution and Paramedic Certification and two (2) years of experience and seven (7) job-related certifications
• Master’s Degree from an appropriately accredited institution and Paramedic Certification and one (1) year of experience and seven (7) job-related certifications
• National Registry EMT-Paramedic
• Critical Care Paramedic EMT Paramedic
• 2 Professional Development Certifications

This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug screenings. Must pass post offer physical agility testing. Current Purified Protein Derivative (PPD) vaccination.

This is heavy work requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires…