EMT/Paramedic
- Employer
- Virginia Fire Department
- Location
- Virginia, Minnesota
- Salary
- $2900.00 - $3300.00 per month
- Start date
- Feb 10, 2021
- Closing date
- Mar 12, 2021
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- Category
- Government, Other
- Job Type
- Employee
- Employment Status
- Full Time
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DUTIES
- Respond to emergency medical calls, render and administer medical aid to injured persons.
- Responsible for vehicle operation for out-of-town transfers, maximizing patient care and responsibility.
- Clean and prepare equipment, assist in inspecting, maintaining, and repairing as needed.
- Perform housekeeping duties as part of the team at the Fire Department.
- Assist in public education duties and participate in department training.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A high school diploma or equivalent
- Certification with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians as an EMT or Paramedic and able to be certified as an EMT or Paramedic in the State of Minnesota.
- Current CPR card. ACLS and PALS or pediatric equivalent required for Paramedic.
- Valid vehicle operator equivalent to Minnesota class “D” and able to obtain MN class “B” if necessary.
- Successfully pass the City of Virginia pre-employment medical examination, background check, and other exams as requested by the City of Virginia.
BENEFITS:
- GREAT STARTING PAY - Single Role Paramedics$3429.33/month; Single Role EMTs $2992.20/month
- SET SCHEDULE OF WORK – New Schedule of 12 hour shifts based on a rotating shift schedule starting in March 2021
- EXCEPTIONAL BENEFITS – Medical, Dental, Life Insurance available
- LEAVE TIME – Sick Leave, Vacation, and Personal Days (available after probationary period)
- ON THE JOB TRAINING – Maintain, improve and grow your knowledge and skill by training and working with some of the best Firefighters/Paramedics in the State
For full job description and application: www.virginiamn.us/employment or contact Sherry Erickson, HR Director at 218-748-7500. Applications must be returned to City Hall, 327 1st Street South, Virginia MN 55792
THIS POSTING IS OPEN UNTIL WE FILL ALL CURRENT VACANCIES
QUESTIONS:
If you have any questions about the position, the department or any aspect of the job, we would love to talk to you! Please call 218-748-7520 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday and ask for Deputy Chief Scott Frederickson.
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