EMT/AEMT/Paramedic

Delaware, OH, United States

Salary: $51,584.00 - $64,064.00 Annually

Location : Delaware, OH

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 2400802

Department: Emergency Medical Services

Opening Date: 04/29/2024

Closing Date: 6/9/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit: IAEP

Objectives

The purpose of this posting is to compile a list of eligible Full-Time candidates for future EMT, Advanced EMT, and/or Paramedic positions within Delaware County. Full-Time eligible lists will remain active for 6 months before candidates will need to reapply and go through the process again to still be considered. Those who apply will receive further details about the eligibility process below.

Eligible List Process

Pre-employment testing will occur on June 24th & 25th for candidates selected to move forward in the process. Interviews & skill evaluation for this position will begin after July 9th, dates and scheduling information will be provided at a later date. . 45 minutes for the interview 1 hour and 15 minutes for the scenario-based skill evaluation

Candidates who progress past the interview and & skills assessment will be placed on an eligible list for future full-time vacancies.

Hiring Process

When a vacancy occurs, candidates from the Full-Time Eligibility List will be contacted with a contingent job offer. After receiving a job offer, candidates will submit to pre-hire checks including, but not limited to:

A drug screen, background check, driving check, reference check and public record requests. A physical examination including labs, titers, TB test, audiogram, vision screen, respiratory function test, chest x-ray, resting EKG, and respiratory clearance test. A fitness evaluation utilizing the Standard Bruce Protocol where you must achieve a score of >8 METs.

Starting Pay by Position*:

Full-Time EMT: $51.584.00

Full-Time Advanced EMT: $53,248.00

Full-Time Paramedic: $64,064.00

Prior experience beyond 5 years will be considered

*All positions are hourly and include built-in overtime. The rates above are reflective of 2080 regular hours and 832 overtime hours per year.

Job Standards

In addition to the position specific requirements listed below, all candidates must meet and maintain qualifications for driving on county business as a continued condition of employment. All required licenses and certificates must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.

EMT

High School diploma or GED plus special training and related work experience. Must have valid Ohio driver's license and acceptable driving record, State of Ohio EMT Certification, and CPR (BLS) certifications. Must have EPC (Emergency Pediatric Care), EVOC, and FEMA National Incident Management (100,200,700, and 800), or equivalent training/courses.

Advanced EMT

High School diploma or GED plus special training and related work experience. Must have valid Ohio driver's license and acceptable driving record, State of Ohio Advanced-EMT Certification, and CPR (BLS) certifications. Must have EPC (Emergency Pediatric Care), EVOC, and FEMA National Incident Management (100,200,700, and 800), or equivalent training/courses.

Paramedic

High School diploma or GED plus special training and related work experience. Must have valid Ohio driver's license and acceptable driving record, State of Ohio Paramedic Certification. Must have EPC (Emergency Pediatric Care), ACLS and BLS certifications, EVOC, FEMA National Incident Management (100, 200, 700, 800), or equivalent training/courses.

Essential Functions

EMT & Advanced EMT

Provides and administers emergency medical care to patients within the scope of their authority; Performs duties based on the department's policies and procedures and adherence to medical protocol and patient privacy rights and confidentiality; Responds immediately to emergency calls to provide appropriate medical care; Operates (drives) emergency vehicles and transports patients and crews in a safe and effective manner; Maintains the condition of EMS stations, vehicles, and equipment; Monitors the condition of vehicles through utilization check sheets and arranges repairs; Supports emergency medical care and other programs by working with local agencies to include attending meetings, conferences, workshops, training sessions and performing a variety of public relations duties; Handles public inquiries regarding programs; Completes detailed electronic Patient Care Reports and daily paperwork; may check documentation of fellow crew members for accuracy; Stocks and maintains vehicle inventory throughout shift; Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance; Performs typing, word processing, and related computer operations; and Other duties as assigned.

Paramedic

Provides and administers emergency medical care to patients within the State of Ohio's Paramedic scope of practice; Performs duties based on the department's policies and procedures and adherence to medical protocol and patient privacy rights and confidentiality; Responds safe and expediently to emergency calls to provide appropriate, efficient and effective medical care; Operates (drives) emergency vehicles and transports patients and crews in a safe and effective manner; Maintains the condition of EMS stations, vehicles, and equipment; Supports emergency medical care and other programs by working with local agencies to include attending meetings, conferences, workshops, training sessions and performing a variety of public relations duties; Handles public inquiries regarding programs; Completes detailed Patient Care Reports and daily paperwork; may check documentation of fellow crew members for accuracy; Monitors condition of vehicles through utilization check sheets and arranges repairs; Stocks and maintains vehicle inventory throughout shift; Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance; Performs typing, word processing, and related computer operations; and Other duties as assigned.

Full job descriptions are available on the Class Specifications page.

Equal Opportunity Employer

M/F/D/V

Delaware County offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including: health care, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), dental care, life insurance, pension, holidays, vacation, sick leave, and deferred compensation plans.

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01

Which best describes your level of education? Some high school

High school diploma or GED

Some college

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

02

Please select the highest certification you have obtained through the State of Ohio. EMT

Advanced EMT

Paramedic

No certification

03

Do you have a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record? Yes

No

04

Are you currently enrolled in Paramedic school? Yes

No

05

do you currently have CPR certification? Yes

No

06

Do you understand that your are applying for the opportunity to be placed on the eligibility list for future vacancies? Yes

No

Required Question