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King County Medic One (WA)
is accepting applications for:
EMT or PARAMEDIC
King County Medic One employment
Overview
King County Medic One (KCM1) is a county-operated EMS system that is the sole provider of pre-hospital 911 Advanced Life Support (ALS) in south King County.
- We operate 9 Medic Units (staffed with two Paramedics each) and one 24hr Shift Supervisor.
- King County Medic One Paramedics provide only 911 emergency response ALS-level treatment and transport. BLS-level care is provided by fire agencies in the region. Inter-facility transports are typically handled by local ambulance companies.
- Applicants for employment at KCM1 can be either EMTs or Paramedics. All KCM1 new hires must complete the University of Washington Paramedic Training Program – regardless of their past EMS experience or training. There is no cost to the individual for this training and trainees are paid competitively with full benefits and retirement during this time.
Pre-testing requirements
Applicants must have a minimum of 3 years of experience (by the date of hire) as an EMT or Paramedic working in a pre-hospital EMS system. At least twelve consecutive months of that experience must be with one employer.
Information for the 2017 hiring process
We plan to hire up to 3 new employees next year.
The first step in the hiring process is taking the Public Safety Testing written tests. Please see their website for more details and follow the links for “Firefighter” within the Washington state link.
In January or February, the King County Job webpage will feature a Paramedic Intern position and applicants must also complete that online application by the specified deadline.
You can also get updates about hiring on our Facebook page.
The successful candidate
King County Medic One strives to hire individuals who will excel in both the academic and field EMS settings. Successful candidates must demonstrate critical thinking skills, leadership, multi-tasking ability, integrity and compassion. Candidates should show exemplary teamwork and customer service skills. KCM1 puts the patient first and the successful candidate should show the ability to do this on every level.
The testing process
The testing process for KCM1 starts by taking two written tests delivered by a 3rd-party testing agency. ALL questions about these written tests should be directed to that agency. Candidates must complete both written tests by the specified date.
The top-scoring candidates from the written phase of the testing process will be invited to the Skills Assessment phase of the testing process. This includes several interactive tasks, typically including a patient care component based on NREMT BLS standards. We understand that some of our candidates do not live in this geographic area and we will make every attempt to give ample notice for the date and time of the Skills Assessment portion of the testing process to allow for travel arrangements to be made.
The top-scoring candidates from the Skills Assessment phase of the testing process will be invited to complete the following:
- A Physical Agility and Fitness Test
- A Medical Exam
- A Criminal Background Check
- An Oral Board Interview
The Physical Agility test is conducted at the Exercise Science Center in Fircrest, WA. Please direct questions about the physical agility test to them.
Frequently Asked Questions (click on questions to display answer)
1. I am already trained as a Paramedic, do I still need to take your Paramedic Training Program?
2. How long is training, is there a cost to the training, and am I paid during this time?
3. What is the schedule during training?
4. What should I study to prepare for the Written Test portion of the application for KCM1?
5. I cannot make it to the day or time that I was scheduled to appear at the Skills Assessment portion of the application process, can I reschedule?
6. Do I need to be a Washington State certified EMT or Paramedic to apply to KCM1?
7. After training, what will my pay and schedule be?
8. What opportunities are there for continuing education at KCM1?
9. I am a foreign applicant, does KCM1 hire people who are not US citizens?
10. I have another question not found here.
