Field Paramedic

Overview

$26.86 Hourly + Earning Potential

This position is typically performed in 24-hour shifts or a combination of 12 and 24 hour shifts for an average of 56 hours per week on a rotating schedule. Based on this work schedule, your base wage and rate of $26.86, including overtime, has a potential earning of $89,390.08 annually.

COME JOIN A WINNING TEAM! Ada County Paramedics has served the residents of Ada County as healthcare providers and patient advocates since 1975. Our expertise and genuine concern for the health and lives of all Ada County residents help shape our philosophy, which is based on a set of values we each adhere to:
Accountability, Commitment, and Trust. Learn more about Ada County Paramedics/EMS by visiting their website.

We offer a competitive benefits package which includes excellent medical, dental and vision insurance; generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start; 11 paid holidays a year; participation in one of the Nation s best state retirement systems which includes 13.98% employer contribution; various savings plans including a deferred compensation 457(b) plan with up to 3% county match;

401K plan; paid parental leave; work-from-home options; life insurance; wellness programs; ongoing training opportunities and career pathing. This generous Ada County Total Rewards package increases the base salary by approximately 40 percent.

Ada County Paramedics conducts a hiring exam in the spring and fall of each year for EMT, AEMT, Paramedic and Reserve positions. The hiring process consists of a written exam, a physical ability test, practical scenarios and an interview. Please visit our website to review our hiring process as well as our timeline.

Ada County Paramedics Hiring Process and Timeline

PLEASE NOTE: WHEN COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION, PLEASE INCLUDE ALL REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS AND LABEL THEM FOR EACH SPECIFIC ATTACHMENT. Fill out the application completely. This is required to be considered in submitting your application. See list below of required attachments.

• Current AHA BLS Provider Card
• Current State of Idaho or Paramedic Card and/or,
• National Registry Paramedic Card and/or,
• Paramedic Certification or Licensure from another state and the ability to get Idaho State licensure as a condition of employment.
• Current AHA ACLS or ACLS EP Card (Required for Paramedics)
• AHA PALS or ALS PEPP card (Required for Paramedics)
• Former Military Personnel ONLY: DD form 214, Report of Separation

Provides advanced-level medical care including evaluation, treatment, and stabilization to the ill and injured. A Paramedic has a comprehensive knowledge base and is able to diagnose and provide care for a broad range of medical emergencies. This position is located in the Ada County Emergency Medical Services Department.

A Paramedic has licensure as a Paramedic and performs complex and varied work, making decisions and solving problems according to clinical standards.

• Administer and direct efficient and effective first aid treatment, medical care, or life support care to sick or injured persons in prehospital settings in compliance with clinical standards, requiring the possession and maintenance of State licensure as a Paramedic in addition to:
  Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications;
• Access, extricate, immobilize, and transport patients from a range of locations and emergency medical situations to appropriate medical facility, administering treatment along the way, requiring an excellent level of fitness, stamina, eyesight, and physical agility;
• Assess nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures;
• Operates and navigates emergency vehicles and operates equipment necessary to perform emergency diagnostic and treatment procedures;
• Communicates effectively with necessary parties in person and/or off-site using radio or other means, including paramedic, EMT, dispatch, hospital, police, and fire personnel;
• Participate in continuing training and instruction to include emergency medicine, hazardous materials, disaster response, technical rescue, occupational safety practices, customer service, and other pertinent subjects;
• Maintains Patient Care Reports, files, and forms;
• Maintains records of vehicles, supplies, training, and daily work;
• Ensures the quality and accuracy of care provided by EMTs;
• Cleans and maintains equipment, vehicles, and living quarters.

• Provides training to personnel;
• Performs technical rescues;
• Performs other related functions as assigned.

• Must possess and maintain Idaho State licensure as a Paramedic;
• Must maintain a high degree of academic and practical knowledge in emergency paramedicine, and must attend sufficient continuing education classes, courses, and seminars both on and off duty to maintain paramedic certification, as required by the State of Idaho;

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