Performs basic and advanced life support stabilization procedures and emergency medical care at the paramedic level of training and certification and performs equipment operation duties on a 24 or 12 hour shift providing EMS services for the County.

An employee in this class staffs the County’s EMS units and is responsible for providing Paramedic level of emergency medical care and providing emergency medical transport to medical facilities. Employees work a 24 or 12 hour shift and performs work including assuring that quality emergency patient care standards are in place proper equipment and treatment are available and sound judgment and treatment decisions are made. Work is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions extremes in temperatures noise vibrations hazards associated with emergency medical work including exposures to fumes odors dusts mists gases poor ventilation and oils. The worker may be required to wear a respirator at work; the employee is exposed to human blood and other bodily fluids and is subject to the OSHA requirements on blood borne pathogens. Work is performed under general supervision and is evaluated through conferences observation discussion of procedures at fire scenes and treatments at emergency situations and public feedback.

Graduation from high school and some experience as a EMT- Paramedic; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.