Paramedic Jobs in Washington

Job Title: FIREFIGHTER & FIREFIGHTER-PARAMEDIC TESTING ? Deadline: March 31, 2010 Company: Location: Seattle, WA Description: FIREFIGHTER & FIREFIGHTER-PARAMEDIC TESTING ? Deadline: March 31, 2010. A career as a firefighter is an honorable and rewarding one. The job of a firefighter involves the protection of life and property by combating, extinguishing and preventing fires. Work involves training for and participating in fire fighting duties, providing emergency care for sick and injured persons and fire prevention activities on assigned shifts. Other duties include routine maintenance of fire apparatus, as well as drilling and training in new fire fighting techniques and practices. This career is one where you can truly make a difference in your community. The following departments have requested candidate scores at the end of March (you must have successfully completed both a written exam and CPAT to qualify): Anacortes Fire Department Mukilteo Fire Department Oak Harbor Fire Department Pasco Fire Department ? Lateral Only Regional Fire Recruitment Consortium (Bellevue Fire Department, Eastside Fire & Rescue, Kirkland Fire Department, Mercer Island Fire Department, Woodinville Fire & Life Safety). Tukwila Fire Department West Thurston Regional Fire Authority Public Safety Testing will be conducting a Fire Exam at Littlerock Fire Rescue in Olympia, WA on Saturday, March 27, 2010 at 10:30am. Please visit our website for a complete list of testing dates. To sign-up for your exam, please visit our website to complete the easy five step application process, http://www.PublicSafetyTesting.com. We test for more than 160 law enforcement, fire, corrections and 911 dispatcher agencies in Washington, Idaho, and Alaska. Please visit http://www.PublicSafetyTesting.com for additional information, testing dates, and to register for your examinations.

Job Title: Paramedic Company: Skamania County Emergency Medical Services Location: Stevenson, WA Description: Under the Chief or Shift Captains supervision, the advanced life support (ALS) Paramedic will perform duties associated with providing emergency medical care, and/or rescue to the sick and injured in accordance with the Skamania County Medical protocols, all applicable laws, regulations, and SCEMS policies and procedures. For a more detailed job description and job application please contact Carol Shields at Register to View or Register to View . Closing date: April 1, 2010 at 5pm

Job Title: Paramedic - Pasco, WA Company: Location: Pasco, WA Description: The fundamental responsibility of the EMT-P is to conserve life, to alleviate suffering, to promote health, to do no harm and to encourage the quality and equal availability of emergency medical care. The EMT-P is qualified in advanced pre-hospital emergency care and services by a competency-based educational program of clinical, didactic, and practice. The standard of practice of the EMT-P shall be in accordance with the most current edition of the US DOT “Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic: National Standard Curriculum”, as modified by the MS SDOH DEMS and AMR. Paramedic Basic Background Qualifications:The educational background, specific knowledge and specific career experiences required (and desired) to be considered as a potential job candidate are shown below. These basic qualifications are only an initial part of determining a qualified candidate.Minimum Qualifications* High school diploma or equivalent (GED). * Must be at least 18 years of age. * Possess a valid State Driver’s License. * Current state and/or National Registry Paramedic Certification. * Current BCLS, ACLS, PALS, BTLS OR PHTLS Provider Certification. * Driving record in compliance with AMR policy regarding insurability. * Some advanced education preferred. Some past work experience, preferably in healthcare desired. * Effective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.