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801 Crawford Street
Portsmouth, Virginia 23704-3822
Phone: (757) 393-8626
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Title:
EMS PARAMEDIC
Department:
FIRE, RESCUE, & EMERGENCY SERVICES
Location:
FIRE, RESCUE, & EMERGENCY SERVICES
Closing Date:
08/13/10
Original Advertised Date:
03/29/10
Job Description:
The City of Portsmouth is seeking a full-time (80 hour work period) EMS Paramedic to perform life support work. Must be a U.S. citizen, 19 years of age at the time of submission of application.
Education/Experience:
Must possess a High School Diploma or a GED. Requires a minimum of 1 year of experience in the provision of emergency medical care in an E-911 system as a certified paramedic by the Commonwealth of Virginia and/or nationally registered and must be Tidewater EMS Council Sanctioned or have the ability to obtain a Tidewater EMS Council Sanction.
Special Req: Must possess or have the ability to obtain a certification in CPR (AHA or Red Cross), ACLS, PALS, EVOC and BTLS. All certifications must be obtained within 90 days of hire date. Must possess a valid Driver's License issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia. All out of state applicants must obtain a Driver's License issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia within 30 days of employment. Applicants will have to pass a background investigation process, which will include but not limited to a polygraph, criminal history check and a DMV driving history.
Salary:
$ 34,631
Full Time / Part Time:
Full-Time
Job Code / Department #:
49386 / 42010
Apply At:
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

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