Paramedic - Town/Village (Training & Experience Examination)

The work involves responsibility for making critical patient care decisions under stressful and emergent conditions, as well as effectively coordinating patient care activities with other emergency responders. A Paramedic provides advanced life support and pre-hospital emergency medical care to persons who are sick or injured in a variety of emergency and non-emergency situations. Work is performed in the Town/Village ambulance station, emergency vehicles, healthcare facilities, private residences, public locations, and other environments. The incumbent must be willing and accessible to work irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. A Paramedic may provide clinical direction to personnel or other individuals assisting with patient care activities. Supervision over the work of others is not a responsibility of employees in this class. The work is performed under the clinical supervision of the Medical Director and the administrative supervision of the Chief Paramedic. A Paramedic does related work as assigned. Typical Qualifications RESIDENCY: Candidates must have been legal residents of the following jurisdiction(s) for at least four months immediately preceding the date of the written test: Livingston County, or One of the following Counties: Allegany, Genesee, Monroe, Ontario, Steuben or Wyoming Applicants must meet all requirements described in the following table in order to be approved for examination and/or appointment: Qualification Option # 1 Training/Education Possession of a high school diploma or a high school equivalency diploma. General experience None required. Supervisory experience N.A. License/Certification Possession of a current New York State Department of Health certification as an EMT-Paramedic; Credentialed for independent practice at the Paramedic level within the Monroe-Livingston Regional EMS (MLREMS) region; Possession of current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification; Possession of current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification; Possession of current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider certification, or an equivalent professional-rescuer CPR certification acceptable to the appointing authority and agency Medical Director; AND Possession of a valid New York State driver’s license. Other requirements See Special Qualifications below. SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 125 pounds (250 pounds with assistance). Appropriate certifications and licensure must be maintained in good standing throughout employment. An appropriate driver’s license must be maintained throughout employment. A driving record evidencing safe and responsible vehicle operation is required. Must authorize and execute any necessary releases to enable the appointing authority to verify licensure and driving history involving violations and/or crimes. Meet the Qualifications and Competencies set forth in the EMT-B/AEMT Functional Position Description by the NYS Department of Health.

Candidates must have been legal residents of the following jurisdiction(s) for at least four months immediately preceding the date of the written test: Livingston County, or One of the following Counties: Allegany, Genesee, Monroe, Ontario, Steuben or Wyoming Applicants must meet all requirements described in the following table in order to be approved for examination and/or appointment: Qualification Option # 1 Training/Education Possession of a high school diploma or a high school equivalency diploma. General experience None required. Supervisory experience N.A. License/Certification Possession of a current New York State Department of Health certification as an EMT-Paramedic; Credentialed for independent practice at the Paramedic level within the Monroe-Livingston Regional EMS (MLREMS) region; Possession of current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification; Possession of current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification; Possession of current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider certification, or an equivalent professional-rescuer CPR certification acceptable to the appointing authority and agency Medical Director; AND Possession of a valid New York State driver’s license. Other requirements See Special Qualifications below. SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 125 pounds (250 pounds with assistance). Appropriate certifications and licensure must be maintained in good standing throughout empl

Town of Livonia