Paramedic - Full-time

Paramedic

The City of Roanoke is seeking a Paramedic for a full-time, non-suppression position with the Roanoke Fire-EMS. This position performs technical work in human health emergency medical services where duties are performed under emergency conditions and frequently involve considerable personal hazard. The Paramedic assists in maintaining equipment inventory on emergency vehicles. Maintains vehicles in a clean and working order. High school diploma or general education degree (GED required); Associate degree with courses in emergency health sciences or related field; related experience and/or training in emergency medical service; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Possession of a valid appropriate driver's license and EVOC issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia. MUST BE 18 YEARS OLD and submit to a drug screening test. Must possess and maintain EMT-Paramedic (or be an EMT-I and obtain EMT-Paramedic within 1 year of employment), AHA, ACLS, PHTLS, PALS and any other required certifications appropriate to duty assignment within the Fire/EMS department. Must be able to work a 12/hour day x 3 days per week schedule. Bilingual, Spanish/English speakers encouraged to apply. This is a full time position with city benefits.

The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.

To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.

This is a non-exempt position.

SUMMARY Performs technical work providing human health emergency medical services, duties are performed under emergency conditions and frequently involve considerable personal hazard. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Assists in maintaining equipment inventory on EMS vehicles Maintains EMS Vehicles in a clean and working order Performs daily routine station and grounds cleaning and assigned maintenance as directed Responds to emergency medical calls and performs related emergency work as required Provides patient care and administers basic and advanced life support techniques and treatment in accordance with local, regional and state policy Prepares a variety of reports and complete records as required Assists in activities not directly related to emergencies (i.e. public education, standby situations, etc.) SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES May supervise staff at an emergency scene.

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS: QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required; Associate degree with courses in emergency health sciences or related field; related experience and/or training in emergency medical service; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be at least 18 years old. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. REASONING ABILITY Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Possession of a valid appropriate driver's license and EVOC approved by the Commonwealth of Virginia. Must possess and maintain EMT-Paramedic (or be an EMT-I and obtain EMT-Paramedic within 1 year of employment), AHA, ACLS, PHTLS, PALS and any other required certifications appropriate to duty assignment within the Fire/EMS department. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.