Paramedic (Motor Vehicle Operator)

Summary

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• This position is subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccinations. Applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to sign a statement consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
• Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
• All Health Care Providers must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) training and certification that is sponsored or endorsed by the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Current Advanced Life Support or other advanced certification does not supersede BLS completion.
• A pre-placement medical examination is required.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to a pre-employment drug screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
• Must be able to work on a scheduled, rotating or on-call basis to include working other than normal duty hours such as evenings, weekends and some holidays.
• Position requires the employee drive a motor vehicle and successfully pass an Army approved defensive driving certification course. A valid state driver's license is required and must be maintained for the position.
• Position requires employee to wear a uniform and/or protective clothing.
• Possess and maintain current certification through the National Registry for Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) commensurate with the requirement of the positions to which currently assigned (emergency medical technician - paramedic (EMT- P).
• Civilian EMT's who are not currently NREMT certified will, at a minimum, possess EMT certification while obtaining EMT-P certification. Employees who do not have NREMT certification will be given up to 1 year to obtain national certification.
• This position requires you to possess and maintain current Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification.
• This position requires you to possess and maintain Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification.
• This position is Inclement Weather Essential and requires the employee to perform work in all types of weather.