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New Castle County (DE) EMS
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Position Title: Paramedic (Selective Certification) Spec #1016 |
Position Type: Paramedic |
Closed date: 02/23/2009 |
Job Description |
| Administers basic and advanced life support measures in accordance with established policies and procedures; provides transportation to victims of medical or traumatic emergencies to a medical facility; participates in other forms of emergency care and medical rescue as needed; does related work as required.
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Additional Information
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| An employee in this class performs highly responsible work involving the delivery of out-of-hospital basic and advanced life support services by responding to scenes of medical and traumatic emergencies, evaluating patients, and providing safe transportation to an appropriate medical facility with continuous care. Additional duties include the daily inspection, cleaning, and maintenance of the assigned emergency vehicle, supplies, and equipment with minor housekeeping duties as required. This employee must be capable of performing advanced life support procedures defined by the State of Delaware paramedic scope of practice, and not undertaken by emergency medical technicians, through written standing orders and protocols, or through direct contact with a medical control physician via telephone and/or radio communications. Candidates with appropriate credentials as determined by New Castle County and the State of Delaware Office of Emergency Medical Services and the State Board of Medical Practice, or its designee, may be exempt from the requirement of completing the Delaware Paramedic Education Program provided they achieve the required State certification within the probationary period. Work is performed under general supervision.
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Job Requirements
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- Education High school graduate or GED, with successful completion of Paramedic Training Program.
- Experience Minimum 3 years experience in operation of a motor vehicle.
- Additional Requirement :
At least three years experience in the operation of automotive equipment, completion of a standard high school course or GED certificate program, and successful completion of a County-approved advanced life support paramedic training program (candidates with appropriate credentials as determined by the County, the Delaware Office of Emergency Medical Services and State Board of Medical Practice, or its designee, may be exempt from the requirement of completing the Delaware Paramedic Education Program provided they achieve the required State certification within the probationary period, which may include a written examination); or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Weight should be proportionate to height; successful completion of a pre-employment medical examination and a psychological examination; successful completion of a background investigation; minimum uncorrected vision must be 20/200 in each eye, with 20/30 corrected vision in each eye; must be free from color blindness; possession of a valid Delaware Class D driver's license or its equivalent; ability to obtain or verify the required certifications within the designated time allowed.
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Salary Information
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Salary: $39,558 annual |
Contact Information |
EMS@nccde.org
New Castle County (DE) EMS
New Castle, Delaware 19720
ph: (302)395-8188
Fax: (302)395-8179
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How To Apply |
***Continuous Posting*** For further information contact: Donna McCullin, Human Resources Technician, New Castle County Office of Human Resources at (302) 395-5192; or S/Lt. Daniel Seador, EMS Recruitment Coordinator at (302) 395-8188.
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