AMBULANCE OPERATOR / PARAMEDIC – San Bernardino County (CA)

Posted on the 24 January 2017 by Firecareers

San Bernardino County (CA) is accepting apps for AMBULANCE OPERATOR / PARAMEDIC.  Until: Continuous. Salary $11.98 – $16.51 hourly.   For details about this career and over 3,400 other fire departments looking to hire firefighters Join FireCareers.com today…  Fill out your PROFILE and get access to thousands of career firefighter recruitment’s across the Country.  FREE 7 Day Pass

San Bernardino County (CA)

is accepting applications for:

AMBULANCE OPERATOR / PARAMEDIC

Job Title: Ambulance Operator – Paramedic

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Salary: See Position Description

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Throughout San Bernardino County, California

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24-Hour Shift Rate:  $11.98 – $16.51
Hourly rate based on 24-Hour shift; overtime pay after 40 hours; most assignments are 56-hour work-weeks.
Next Salary Increase in July of 2017.The San Bernardino County Fire Department is accepting applications for Ambulance Operator-Paramedic.  This is a full-time, non-represented position with excellent benefits; overtime eligible after 40 hours/week.  

Under the direction of the assigned Captain or Supervisor, this classification is responsible for providing basic and advanced medical care to the ill and injured, providing patient transport services, and may operate an ambulance responding to emergency medical aid calls.

For more detailed information, refer to the Ambulance Operator – Paramedic job description.
THIS IS A CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE
UPON RECEIPT OF A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF QUALIFIED APPLICATIONS. 

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Health and Physical Condition:  Persons seeking appointment to this classification must meet the safety, health, and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper for performance of the duties established by the San Bernardino County Fire Department.

CPR/ACLS Certifications: Must possess and maintain a valid CPR card and ACLS card.

State of California Paramedic License: Must possess and maintain a valid State of California Paramedic License.

ICEMA Certification: Must obtain ICEMA Paramedic accreditation by the end of orientation, and maintain throughout employment. Newly hired Paramedics who are not ICEMA-accredited must successfully complete the ICEMA accreditation process by the end of orientation or will be terminated. The SBCoFD will assist with the process; however, the candidate is responsible for obtaining ICEMA accreditation. Information may be found at www.ICEMA.net regarding the requirements for accreditation.

Travel:  Travel within and outside of the County may be required.  A valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be provided at the time of hire and maintained throughout employment.

BENEFITS

MEDICAL & DENTAL BENEFITS: The County offers a variety of comprehensive health and dental plan options to fit individual needs. Premiums are partially subsidized and paid to the plans. VISION BENEFITS: County-paid plan for employee only coverage.LIFE INSURANCE: County-paid basic life insurance benefit of $25,000. Additional supplemental life and AD&D insurance benefits may be purchased voluntarily.VACATION: After completion of the requisite hours of continuous service (based on the bargaining unit), employees are eligible to use accrued vacation allowance. Depending on length of service, employees may accrue from 80 to 160 hours annually.

HOLIDAY: Thirteen (13) paid recognized holidays and accrual of one (1) floating holiday annually.

SICK LEAVE: Employees in regular positions accrue approximately 96 hours of sick leave annually for use during instances of authorized absence due to illness, injury, or medically related appointments.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Employees are eligible to participate in the County’s 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. This is a supplemental retirement Plan that permits employees to defer a certain portion of their pre-tax salary, within certain Internal Revenue Service (IRS) limits, to an account maintained by an investment service provider. Participating employees postpone paying taxes on the deferred portion of their income.

RETIREMENT MEDICAL TRUST: This plan helps with the high cost of health care expenses after retirement. Active employees with ten (10) years of public sector service are eligible to participate. Under this plan, eligible retired participants pay for qualified expenses on a non-tax basis. All contributions, earnings, and reimbursements are tax free. The trust is funded by the eligible cash value of the participant’s sick leave upon separation of service.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: The County offers this benefit to eligible regular employees to further continuing education goals on a first come first served basis not to exceed $1,650 each fiscal year. Employees may request reimbursement for tuition costs incurred for job-related education, career development, or to reimburse membership dues in professional organizations.

RETIREMENT:  Generous County Pension (www.sbcera.org).  The County does not pay into the Social Security system; however, it does contribute to Medicare.

 Minimum Requirements:

Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:

  1. Possess and maintain a valid State of California Paramedic license (or proof of completion of a Paramedic program and awaiting license).
  2. Possess and maintain a valid cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) card.
  3. Possess and maintain a valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) card.
Note:  Applicants must submit a high-quality copy of the required State of California Paramedic license (or confirmation of completion of an accredited paramedic program), and the CPR & ACLS cards with the application in order to be considered for this position.  For detailed instructions on how to attach a document to your on-line application, click HERE, and scroll down to “Attachments.” Candidates will be required to have a clean driving record, proof of liability insurance, and must submit an official DMV H6 printout at the time of interview.

 Desired Qualifications:

The department seeks candidates with excellent interpersonal skills who are able to deal effectively with persons who are ill/injured and under duress.  Candidates must be able to remain calm under pressure, work well in a team environment, and maintain a high level of integrity.

 Selection Process:

The selection process will include  a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the application materials. Applications will be processed continuously. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the Department for an interview.  It is to your advantage to provide complete information and to submit your completed application as soon as possible, as this recruitment may close at any time.