Emt/Aemt/Paramedic

The purpose of this posting is to compile a list of eligible Full-Time candidates for future EMT, Advanced EMT, and/or Paramedic positions within Delaware County. Full-Time eligible lists will remain active for 6 months before candidates will need to reapply and go through the process again to still be considered. Those who apply will receive further details about the eligibility process below.

Eligible List Process

• Pre-employment testing will occur on June 24th & 25th  for candidates selected to move forward in the process.

• Interviews & skill evaluation for this position will begin after July 9th, dates and scheduling information will be provided at a later date. . 

• 45 minutes for the interview

• 1 hour and 15 minutes for the scenario-based skill evaluation

• Candidates who progress past the interview and & skills assessment will be placed on an eligible list for future full-time vacancies.

Hiring Process

• When a vacancy occurs, candidates from the Full-Time Eligibility List will be contacted with a contingent job offer.

• After receiving a job offer, candidates will submit to pre-hire checks including, but not limited to: 

• A drug screen, background check, driving check, reference check and public record requests.

• A physical examination including labs, titers, TB test, audiogram, vision screen, respiratory function test, chest x-ray, resting EKG, and respiratory clearance test.

• A fitness evaluation utilizing the Standard Bruce Protocol where you must achieve a score of >8 METs.

Starting Pay by Position*:

Full-Time EMT: $51.584.00

Full-Time Advanced EMT: $53,248.00

Full-Time Paramedic: $64,064.00

Prior experience beyond 5 years will be considered

• All positions are hourly and include built-in overtime. The rates above are reflective of 2080 regular hours and 832 overtime hours per year. In addition to the position specific requirements listed below, all candidates must meet and maintain qualifications for driving on county business as a continued condition of employment. All required licenses and certificates must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.

EMT

• High School diploma or GED plus special training and related work experience.

• Must have valid Ohio driver's license and acceptable driving record, State of Ohio EMT Certification, and CPR (BLS) certifications.

• Must have EPC (Emergency Pediatric Care), EVOC, and FEMA National Incident Management (100,200,700, and 800), or equivalent training/courses within your first year.

Advanced EMT

• High School diploma or GED plus special training and related work experience.

• Must have valid Ohio driver's license and acceptable driving record, State of Ohio Advanced-EMT Certification, and CPR (BLS) certifications.

• Must have EPC (Emergency Pediatric Care), EVOC, and FEMA National Incident Management (100,200,700, and 800), or equivalent training/courses within your first year.

Paramedic

• High School diploma or GED plus special training and related work experience.

• Must have valid Ohio driver's license and acceptable driving record, State of Ohio Paramedic Certification.

• Must have EPC (Emergency Pediatric Care), ACLS and BLS certifications, EVOC, FEMA National Incident Management (100, 200, 700, 800), or equivalent training/courses within your first year.

EMT & Advanced EMT

• Provides and administers emergency medical care to patients within the scope of their authority;

• Performs duties based on the department's policies and procedures and adherence to medical protocol and patient privacy rights and confidentiality;

• Responds immediately to emergency calls to provide appropriate medical care;

• Operates (drives) emergency vehicles and transports patients and crews in a safe and effective manner;

• Maintains the condition of EMS stations, vehicles, and equipment;  

• Monitors the condition of vehicles through utilization check sheets and arranges repairs;

• Supports emergency medical care and other programs by working with local agencies to include attending meetings, conferences, workshops, training sessions and performing a variety of public relations duties;

• Handles public inquiries regarding programs;

• Completes detailed electronic Patient Care Reports and daily paperwork; may check documentation of fellow crew members for accuracy;

• Stocks and maintains vehicle inventory throughout shift;

• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance; 

• Performs typing, word processing, and related computer operations; and

• Other duties as assigned.

Paramedic

• Provides and administers emergency medical care to patients within the State of Ohio's Paramedic scope of practice;

• Performs duties based on the department's policies and procedures and adherence to medical protocol and patient privacy rights and confidentiality;

• Responds safe and expediently to emergency calls  to provide appropriate, efficient and effective medical care;

• Operates (drives) emergency vehicles and transports patients and crews in a safe and effective manner;

• Maintains the condition of EMS stations, vehicles, and equipment;

• Supports emergency medical care and other programs by working with local agencies to include attending meetings, conferences, workshops, training sessions and performing a variety of public relations duties;

• Handles public inquiries regarding programs;

• Completes detailed Patient Care Reports and daily paperwork; may check documentation of fellow crew members for accuracy;

• Monitors condition of vehicles through utilization check sheets and arranges repairs;

• Stocks and maintains vehicle inventory throughout shift;

• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance; 

• Performs typing, word processing, and related computer operations; and

• Other duties as assigned.