Transportation Paramedic (56 Hour)

Town of Gilbert•Az 85295, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Gilbert Fire & Rescue's Transportation Division is hiring Transportation Paramedics to staff dedicated civilian EMS units. This is a full-time, 56-hour paramedic role focused exclusively on emergency and interfacility medical transport. The Division operates six medic units across eleven stations under direct medical oversight. This recruitment will establish an eligibility list from which vacancies will be filled over the coming months. This position is an At-Will position and is FLSA Non-Exempt – eligible for overtime compensation. This position works a 48-hour schedule with 4-days off, with an average of 112-hours per pay period. The annualized pay range of the positions is $70,886.40 - $106,296.32 when working the full schedule with overtime pay included.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire.
To be eligible, incumbents cannot be on the Office of Inspector General (OIG) list of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE).
Valid Arizona Driver's License by hire date - a 36-month motor vehicle record will be obtained during the pre-employment screening process; a satisfactory driving history is required for hire.
Possess a current Arizona Emergency Paramedic Certification or National Registry Paramedic at the time of application.
Possess current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from American Heart Association (AHA) or American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI), and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certifications at the time of application.
This position requires a pre-employment physical, drug screen, and fingerprinting.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a pre-hospital emergency or interfacility care setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Administers emergency medical care utilizing accepted guidelines of basic and advanced life support procedures, and in accordance with Arizona laws, Arizona Department of Health Services rules and regulations, regional protocols, Fire and Rescue Department policies and procedures and base station medical direction.
Examines patients and communicates physical assessment findings to base hospital physicians.
Administers IVs and injections.
Performs CPR, endotracheal intubation, and other advanced airway procedures, applies splints, backboards, and cervical collars.
Inventories medical and drug supplies and prepares emergency medical services reports accurately and in a timely manner.
Drives/operates Fire and Rescue transportation vehicles; operates a variety of equipment, including suction units, pulse oximeters, laryngoscopes, cardiac monitors, defibrillators, oxygen administration equipment, and mobile radios.
Participates in emergency medical services training programs, community service/public safety education events and other related programs.
Supports firefighting crews in performing non-firefighting related duties (e.g. rehabilitation sector, medical assistance, et.); develops an understanding of emergency scene operations and Incident Command System.