- PARAMEDIC Visalia
- City of Visalia in Visalia, CA, United States
- jobs
- 2 weeks ago
jobs description
The City of Visalia is recruiting for Paramedic. Please click here to view the recruitment announcement. The recruitment is open until filled.
THE DEPARTMENT
The Visalia Fire Department is an ALS non-transporting department that protects approximately 145,000 citizens from six stations that are staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, by firefighters prepared to handle any emergency. In the past 2 years the Department has averaged 16,500 calls for service each year. Fire suppression efforts are handled by five fire engines and two aerial trucks as the front-line equipment. Each apparatus is staffed with a minimum of three firefighters including a minimum of one firefighter/paramedic on board. Through passage of sales tax Measure N, a paramedic response program known as the Squad has been established and went live in June of 2021. The Squad program currently consists of 2 emergency response vehicles and 6 single-role paramedics working out of fire stations 51 and 53 respectively. POSITION
The Visalia Fire Department is hiring a paramedic to staff the Squad Paramedic Program. This position will be responsible for responding to medical aid and public service calls during peak hours of operation. Paramedics will work a 40 hour per work week schedule and operate as an additional fire department resource performing Advanced Life Support services based upon local policy, procedure, and protocols. The Paramedic Squad units are staffed with two paramedics and are equipped with state-of-the-art EMS equipment. In addition to running medical aid calls out of a fire station, these Squad units will, at times, be strategically deployed all over the city to augment Visalia Fire Department EMS coverage during events such as working fires, hazmat incidents, and various trainings.IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will be a self-managing, detail oriented individual, with previous experience as a first responder performing basic or advanced life support treatment. They will possess strong EMS and paramedic skills and the ability to remain composed and perform competently during emergency situations. Candidates are expected to be familiar with and follow all Federal, State, County, Local, and Department laws, regulations, protocols, and policies including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). They will possess excellent customer service skills and should enjoy meeting and working with citizens and community partners, including the ability to build and maintain a cooperative working environment with coworkers and the public.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Any combination of experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge, skill and ability. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skill and abilities would be:
• Graduation from high school or G.E.D.
• Experience as a Paramedic providing patient care is desirable.
• Possession of California or National Registry of Paramedic license by time of appointment. Local accreditation through CCEMSA (Central California Emergency Medical Services Agency) within three months of appointment.
• Possession of valid ACLS, PALS and CPR card by time of appointment.
• Possession of a valid California Driver's License.
Click here to view the full job description.PHYSICAL STANDARDS
Lift and carry equipment and patients; endure periods of extreme heat and physical exertion.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The City of Visalia offers a competitive total compensation package that includes:
• $5,061 - $6,363 monthly
• CalPERS Retirement Program
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Holidays, Sick Leave, Vacation
• Longevity Pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Onsite City Health and Wellness Clinic (no out of pocket expenses)
Review the Benefits tab for more information.
EXPERIENCE VISALIA. ENHANCE YOUR LIFE.
If work-life balance is important to you, consider living in a thriving community that offers the most affordable housing in California with a typical commute time of less than 20 minutes. With a population of over 145,000, Visalia offers small town charm with metropolitan amenities. Visalia has a world class health care system, our own Sequoia Symphony Orchestra, a flourishing arts community, a minor league baseball team, a downtown convention center, and numerous fine dining establishments.
As the Tulare County seat, Visalia is the principal retail center in the region, and home to several large industrial employers. Visalia has a vibrant downtown district, safe neighborhoods, excellent schools, institutions for higher learning, and low cost of living. The City has many community parks, organized team sports, a municipal golf course and private country club, a multi-sport family-oriented regional sports park, and numerous outdoor and recreational activities.
Located in the heart of California's San Joaquin Valley, Visalia offers easy access to the nearby mountains, national parks, lakes and rivers which provide year-round opportunities for sports and recreation within an hour or less. Visalia was ranked as the top Central Valley community and one of seven California cities in the top 25 of Gallup Sharecare's latest State of American Well Being Index. Our strong sense of community and social well-being keeps Visalians happy, healthy and moving forward. Come discover all Visalia has to offer!
The City of Visalia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Visalia CA United States