Certified as an EMT-P in State of practice (preferred)
Current certification in ACLS (preferred)
Valid Driver’s License (required)
High school diploma or GED (required)
Successful completion of a Paramedic program at the certificate or associates degree level (required)
One year’s experience as a Critical Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic (CCEMTP) preferred.
Three years’ experience as EMT-P for an EMS service required.
Must be at least 23 years old and meet insurance guidelines.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*
May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*
May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.
This demanding position requires the individual to be in good overall physical condition. The ability to lift a minimum of 100 pounds is required. Vision and hearing must be within normal ranges or corrected to be so. Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, radiation, and medical preparations is possible.
Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
Maneuver weight of patients
Repetitive arm/hand movements
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Moderate word processing, database, presentation, and spreadsheet skills required.
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Basic Email and internet skills required.
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Ability to learn specific job-related software applications.