Dougherty County, GA
Paramedic
Dougherty County, GA, Albany, Georgia, United States, 31701
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:
Continuous
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 ResourcesGovernment Center222 Pine Avenue, Suite 340Albany, GA 31701Phone: 229-431-2122Fax: 229-434-2662
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$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:
Continuous
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 ResourcesGovernment Center222 Pine Avenue, Suite 340Albany, GA 31701Phone: 229-431-2122Fax: 229-434-2662
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