Albany-Dougherty County, Georgia
Paramedic
Albany-Dougherty County, Georgia, Albany, Georgia, United States, 31707
Paramedic
Salary
$43,205.00 Annually
Location
Albany, GA
Job Type
FULL-TIME CLASSIFIED
Job Number
2024-15
Department
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
Opening Date
01/11/2024
Closing Date
12/31/2024 12:00 AM Eastern
* Description * Benefits * Questions
Description
The Dougherty County EMS Department is hiring on a continuous basis for Paramedics.
Essential Tasks
Employee in this position is responsible for, but not limited to: responding to emergency calls to provide efficient and immediate care to the critically ill and injured, and transporting the patient to a medical facility
Minimum Qualification
: High school graduate or equivalent; 21 years of age; and be certified by the Georgia Department of Human Resources, Division of Public Health, as a Paramedic with a minimum of three (3) months of experience. Must maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification. Must possess and maintain valid Georgia Driver's License and present evidence of a good driving record for the past three years. Must be able to pass a background check.
REQUIRED AT INTERVIEW: VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE, THREE (3) YEAR MVR DRIVING HISTORY, HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENT, CURRENT LEVEL OF TRAINING LICENSE, STATE CERTIFICATION, CURRENT CPR CARD, CURRENT ACLS, AND ANY OTHER RELATED CERTIFICATE(S) AND/OR DOCUMENT(S). RESUMES ARE RECOMMENDED AS PART OF YOUR APPLICATION BUT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF A COMPLETED APPLICATION.
NOTE: Candidate must be able to lift 180 pounds from the ground to the stretcher with assistance from a partner.
Supplemental Information
APPLICATION DEADLINE: This announcement is open continuous to qualified applicants until no longer posted. Consideration for actual vacancies will be on an as needed basis.
SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT MUST PASS A DRUG AND/OR ALCOHOL SCREENING AND PASS BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION.
DOUGHERTY COUNTY HAS A NO SMOKING IN THE WORKPLACE POLICY IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE GEORGIA SMOKE FREE AIR ACT OF 2005.
DOUGHERTY COUNTY PROVIDES REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT.
E Q U A L O P P O R T U N I T Y E M P L O Y E R
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Dougherty County provides Full-time Classified Employees a comprehensive benefit package which includes the following:
* Life * Health * Dental * Vision * Long-term Disability * Retirement * Paid Holidays * Annual Leave * Sick Leave * Deferred Compensation
01
Do you have a high school diploma or GED?
* Yes * No
02
Are you 21 years of age or older?
* Yes * No
03
Do you possess a valid Georgia Driver's License?
* Yes * No
04
Do you currently maintain a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification?
* Yes * No
05
Do you currently maintain an Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification?
* Yes * No
06
Do you have AT LEAST a minimum of three (3) months of experience as a Paramedic?
* Yes, 3 or more months experience as a Paramedic * No, 3 months experience as a Paramedic * No, 0 years experience as a Paramedic
07
[Are you currently a State of Georgia Licensed Paramedic?]
* Yes, Certified EMT-B * Yes, Certified EMT-I * Yes, Certified EMT-A * Yes, Certified Paramedic * I am not certified as a Paramedic, an EMT-B, EMT-I, or EMT-A
08
Are you able to lift 180 pounds from the ground to the stretcher with assistance from a partner?
* Yes, I can lift 180 pounds from the ground to the stretcher with assistance from a partner * I can, but it will be difficult. * No, I cannot lift 180 pounds from the ground to the stretcher with assistance from a partner
09
Are you able to clear a background investigation?
* Yes * No
10
Can you present evidence of a good driving record for the past three years?
* Yes * No
11
You understand that your application is considered INCOMPLETE until you submit a copy of a High School Diploma/GED (or Official Transcripts) or College Degree (or Official College Transcripts) from an accredited institution? Please attach your Education Credentials to your online application or submit in person, via standard mail, or Fax to: Dougherty County Human Resources Government Center 222 Pine Avenue, Suite 340 Albany, GA 31701 Phone: 229-431-2122 Fax: 229-434-2662
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Required Question
Salary
$43,205.00 Annually
Location
Albany, GA
Job Type
FULL-TIME CLASSIFIED
Job Number
2024-15
Department
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
Opening Date
01/11/2024
Closing Date
12/31/2024 12:00 AM Eastern
* Description * Benefits * Questions
Description
The Dougherty County EMS Department is hiring on a continuous basis for Paramedics.
Essential Tasks
Employee in this position is responsible for, but not limited to: responding to emergency calls to provide efficient and immediate care to the critically ill and injured, and transporting the patient to a medical facility
Minimum Qualification
: High school graduate or equivalent; 21 years of age; and be certified by the Georgia Department of Human Resources, Division of Public Health, as a Paramedic with a minimum of three (3) months of experience. Must maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification. Must possess and maintain valid Georgia Driver's License and present evidence of a good driving record for the past three years. Must be able to pass a background check.
REQUIRED AT INTERVIEW: VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE, THREE (3) YEAR MVR DRIVING HISTORY, HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENT, CURRENT LEVEL OF TRAINING LICENSE, STATE CERTIFICATION, CURRENT CPR CARD, CURRENT ACLS, AND ANY OTHER RELATED CERTIFICATE(S) AND/OR DOCUMENT(S). RESUMES ARE RECOMMENDED AS PART OF YOUR APPLICATION BUT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF A COMPLETED APPLICATION.
NOTE: Candidate must be able to lift 180 pounds from the ground to the stretcher with assistance from a partner.
Supplemental Information
APPLICATION DEADLINE: This announcement is open continuous to qualified applicants until no longer posted. Consideration for actual vacancies will be on an as needed basis.
SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT MUST PASS A DRUG AND/OR ALCOHOL SCREENING AND PASS BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION.
DOUGHERTY COUNTY HAS A NO SMOKING IN THE WORKPLACE POLICY IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE GEORGIA SMOKE FREE AIR ACT OF 2005.
DOUGHERTY COUNTY PROVIDES REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT.
E Q U A L O P P O R T U N I T Y E M P L O Y E R
Don't forget to "Like" us on Facebook @ Dougherty County Commission Human Resources
Dougherty County provides Full-time Classified Employees a comprehensive benefit package which includes the following:
* Life * Health * Dental * Vision * Long-term Disability * Retirement * Paid Holidays * Annual Leave * Sick Leave * Deferred Compensation
01
Do you have a high school diploma or GED?
* Yes * No
02
Are you 21 years of age or older?
* Yes * No
03
Do you possess a valid Georgia Driver's License?
* Yes * No
04
Do you currently maintain a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification?
* Yes * No
05
Do you currently maintain an Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification?
* Yes * No
06
Do you have AT LEAST a minimum of three (3) months of experience as a Paramedic?
* Yes, 3 or more months experience as a Paramedic * No, 3 months experience as a Paramedic * No, 0 years experience as a Paramedic
07
[Are you currently a State of Georgia Licensed Paramedic?]
* Yes, Certified EMT-B * Yes, Certified EMT-I * Yes, Certified EMT-A * Yes, Certified Paramedic * I am not certified as a Paramedic, an EMT-B, EMT-I, or EMT-A
08
Are you able to lift 180 pounds from the ground to the stretcher with assistance from a partner?
* Yes, I can lift 180 pounds from the ground to the stretcher with assistance from a partner * I can, but it will be difficult. * No, I cannot lift 180 pounds from the ground to the stretcher with assistance from a partner
09
Are you able to clear a background investigation?
* Yes * No
10
Can you present evidence of a good driving record for the past three years?
* Yes * No
11
You understand that your application is considered INCOMPLETE until you submit a copy of a High School Diploma/GED (or Official Transcripts) or College Degree (or Official College Transcripts) from an accredited institution? Please attach your Education Credentials to your online application or submit in person, via standard mail, or Fax to: Dougherty County Human Resources Government Center 222 Pine Avenue, Suite 340 Albany, GA 31701 Phone: 229-431-2122 Fax: 229-434-2662
* I understand * I do not understand
Required Question