Single Role Paramedic

Job Summary

Salem Fire is currently establishing a Paramedic list for current and future Single Role openings. What you will do: The Single Role Paramedic performs all work consistent with the Paramedic certification level as specified by the Oregon Health Authority. Other duties include training, public education, equipment and station maintenance, and other related assignments. Paramedics work under the supervision of a Fire Captain. Paramedics do not supervise but may be the lead paramedic at the scene and as such will provide direction to others in the coordination of patient care. Incumbents in this position may provide training and orientation to newly assigned personnel or students.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
• Must pass the pre-employment background check which may include a medical assessment, psychological assessment, and drug test (including marijuana).
• Must have an Oregon Driver's license, or the ability to obtain an Oregon license within 30 days of residency and meet the City of Salem's driving standards.
• Oregon Paramedic or, National Registry certification as a Paramedic and the ability to qualify for State of Oregon reciprocity, provisional, transitional, or possession of EMT-P from another state and be able to qualify for State of Oregon reciprocity per the Oregon Health Authority (ORS 682 and OAR 333-265) by date of hire.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PALS, PHTLS,
• FEMA ICS 100, 200, 700, 800 certifications.
• Hazardous Materials Awareness

What can we offer you for all your hard work?

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.

• Paid vacation and sick time in accordance with City policies.

• Competitive pay.

• Employer-paid PERS contribution of 6%.

• Opportunity for voluntary pre-tax contributions to a 457b account.

• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.

• Voluntary long-term care.

• Employee wellness program.

• Employee assistance program.

• Employee health clinic.

Compensation: Employees hired as Single Role EMTs (SRE) or Single Role Paramedics (SRP) will receive salaries within the pay range specified for their job classifications, as outlined in the pay schedule. Additionally, SRE and SRP employees will receive credit for prior experience as an EMT or Paramedic at another agency. Your previous experience will be credited at a 1:1 ratio, meaning for every year of experience, you will be placed on the corresponding salary step, rounding to the next step. For example, if you have worked for 3 years as an EMT or Paramedic at another agency, you will be placed at Step 5 of the salary schedule. Salary increases will occur at regular intervals based on your years of service. Step 1: 0-6 months of experience, Step 2: 7-12 months, Step 3: 13-24 months, Step 4: 25-36 months, Step 5: 37+ months of experience. Single Role Paramedics are represented by IAFF Local #314 Salem Professional Firefighters Union Schedule: TBD Newly hired Paramedics will be assigned to one of two work schedules based on department staffing needs: a 40-hour work week following a 4/10 schedule assigned to a surge unit, or a 24-hour shift schedule. Schedule assignments will be determined by the department based on available positions and operational needs.

About us: The City of Salem is the second largest City in the State of Oregon. Located in the lush Willamette Valley, Salem is the capital city of Oregon with a population over 170,000. Centrally located, Salem is 47 miles south of Portland and an hour from the Cascade Mountains to the east and an hour from the ocean beaches to the west. Salem is an exceptional community for living and working with exciting new and comfortable well-established neighborhoods and carefully preserved historic buildings. A full-service City, Salem has eight primary departments: Community Services, Finance, Fire, Enterprise Services, Legal, Police, Public Works, and Urban Development. Several departments also have functional divisions within their department. The City has five labor unions and employs roughly 1,350 talented and dedicated staff members. The Urban Renewal Agency and the Salem Housing Authority are separate municipal corporations. The Agency contracts with the City for services and the Authority is led by the Housing Administrator within the Urban Development department.

Where can I find out more about the position? Go to the menu option for Class Specifications and search for Single Role Paramedic.

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