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Paramedic
- Type:Full Time
- Salary/Pay Rate:$69,214/year
- Posted Date:11/14/2024
- Deadline to Apply:11/29/2024
| Job Details | Description |
|---|---|
| Department | EMS |
| Benefits | Click here to review a Summary of Employee Benefits |
| Civil Service Status |
This is a Civil Service position |
| Regular Hours |
Varying shifts - 42 hour work week Overtime and Weekend Work as Required |
| Tentative Start Date | January 2025 |
|
Job Summary |
Under the general direction of the EMS Division Chief provides a high standard of patient care in both the emergent and non-emergent setting. Provides economical medical care, health training, and safety education to City employees, citizens, and its visitors. |
| Deadline to Apply | Friday, November 29, 2024 @ 11:59 PM |
| Requirements | Requires high school diploma; valid Iowa driver’s license; good driving record; ability to lift and carry heavy objects in excess of 150 lbs; and the ability to operate required medical equipment. Paramedic students are encouraged to apply. Must be currently enrolled as a Paramedic student, certified as an Iowa Paramedic or have a valid membership with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians at the Paramedic level in order to apply. Iowa Paramedic Certification will be required prior to field orientation. Critical Care Paramedic endorsement must be completed when first available or within 12 months of employment (whichever comes first). See job description for complete details. |
| Steps to Apply |
Steps to Apply:
2. Qualifications/Certifications/Licenses: Under the Resume & Qualifications section, make sure to list any certifications or licenses you currently hold.
3. Applying for Position: Once you have completed your profile, you MUST apply for the position (The link to Finish & Apply is located on the Apply For Job section after you have completed your profile. Once you have applied, it will be listed under your My Applications tab. Any applications marked as Status: Incomplete, have not been submitted.). All steps MUST be completed before the posted deadline to be considered for this position. We will not accept incomplete profiles. Communication throughout this process (including invitations to any examinations and/or interviews) will be made via the email supplied through the City's on-line application system. It is recommended to check your email "Junk" folder for emails from the City of West Des Moines. If you have any questions during the application process, please contact Human Resources at 515-222-3616. |
| Civil Service Exam | A Civil Service Examination will be administered. Applicants meeting the minimum requirements will be invited to the next step in the process. The physical ability test, oral board interview and a medical scenario test are tentatively scheduled the week of December 16, 2024. **These dates are tentative and subject to change.** |
| Physical/Drug Test | Post offer, pre-employment physical and drug test are required. |
| Apply Here! | City of West Des Moines Online Application System |
| Instructions & FAQ's |
You will need to complete an online profile and apply for this position online. There are Instruction Sheets under the Employment section of our City website as well as a number of topics in our FAQ section. If after reviewing these help guides you still need additional help, please visit or contact Human Resources 515-222-3616.
If you are currently employed with the City, please reference the Internal Instruction Sheet prior to applying. With questions, please contact Human Resources at 515-222-3616. |
| Contact Information |
CITY OF WEST DES MOINES Human Resources, 1st floor, Suite 1E 4200 Mills Civic Parkway PO Box 65320 West Des Moines, IA 50265-0320 515-222-3616 (phone) 515-273-0601 (fax) |
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