Paramedic (Part-time)

Paramedic (Part-time)

Salary

$29.91 Hourly

Location

Fire Station 6, VA

Job Type

Part Time

Job Number

04712

Department

FIRE DEPT- 40 HOUR

Opening Date

10/14/2026

Closing Date

11/9/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Description

Under general supervision, performs response work in Emergency Medical Services (EMS), specifically advanced prehospital medical care in emergent and non-emergency situations with the primary focus on providing patient care as the attendant in charge of an ambulance. Work involves performing advanced life support and operating associated equipment and apparatus; and training in the methods and techniques of emergency medical services, patient care, and the use of equipment and apparatus. Employee is also responsible for inspecting and maintaining equipment and performing various maintenance and custodial duties at the assigned fire station. Reports to Fire Lieutenant or Captain.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Essential Job Functions

• Responds to emergency calls for medical assistance that may include fires, hazardous materials incidents, motor vehicle accidents, natural disasters, explosions, bomb threats, rescue operations, downed power lines, and other emergency situations; responds to instructions from dispatcher.
• Maintains a state of readiness/preparation for emergency response; checks/maintains stock of equipment and supplies on medic unit and in fire station; re-loads equipment and apparatus following response to emergency calls; prepares apparatus for subsequent emergencies.
• Drives, operates, and monitors up to Class 2 emergency vehicles (ambulance and utility); determines best route to reach location of emergency calls; performs safe driving functions in various weather conditions; positions apparatus and equipment for optimal use of equipment.
• Administers first aid, artificial respiration, basic and advanced life support, or other level of medical care according to level of certification; works to stabilize patients at incident scenes; determines nature and extent of illness/injury; obtains, records, and monitors patients vital signs; administers initial treatment at emergency scene; communicates with medical personnel at emergency treatment facility to obtain instructions regarding further treatment and to arrange for reception of victims at treatment facility; performs physical lifting techniques associated with moving patients between incident site, stretcher or ambulance; completes or ensures completion of required records/reports.
• Conducts patient assessments; assesses nature and severity of illness/injury and identifies life threatening problems; determines/prioritizes appropriate medical treatment/procedures and need for additional assistance; performs patient triage; takes and records patients vital signs; performs physical examinations and obtains patient history; assesses status of patients neurological system, cardiovascular system, circulatory system, skeletal system, orthopedic system, motor and sensory skills, and level of consciousness.
• Performs necessary medical interventions at the level of Paramedic; provides advanced emergency medical care to sick/injured persons, which may include providing advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), pediatric advanced life support (PALS), trauma care, pediatric care, obstetrical care, advanced airway management, and/or drug treatments; provides advanced level of care for victims of cardiac or respiratory arrest; performs cardiac monitoring and defibrillation; maintains circulation and controls bleeding; provides spinal management and immobilization; provides fluid resuscitation by IV; manages trauma injuries, bleeding, and post-traumatic shock; administers injections of medications and drugs, including drugs to treat emergency cardiac conditions, following established protocols; performs invasive and non-invasive procedures on patients with life-threatening conditions, per established procedures or as authorized/directed by physicians.
• Provides assistance to other public service agencies or outside organizations as appropriate.
• Operates or utilizes emergency vehicles and emergency/medical equipment, tools and supplies, which may include ambulance, defibrillator, cardiac monitor, glucometer, pulse-oximeter, medical/first aid supplies, or radio communications equipment.
• Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals.
• Performs general maintenance tasks necessary to keep vehicles, buildings, quarters, apparatus, equipment and tools in operable condition, which may include inspecting/testing equipment, replacing fluids, greasing equipment, replacing parts, washing/cleaning equipment, or cleaning station/quarters; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment for necessary maintenance work.
• Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, logs, run reports, patient care reports, billing statements, maintenance records, apparatus inspection forms, training records, or other documents.
• Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, logs, checklists, inspection forms, maintenance records, maps, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, orders, publications, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
• Maintains records, logs, and files of work activities; maintains current map books, manuals, policies/procedures, and other materials for reference and/or review.
• Communicates via telephone and/or two-way radio; communicates effectively and coherently over radio channels while initiating and responding to radio communications; provides information and assistance; takes and relays messages; responds to requests for service or assistance.
• Creates/maintains positive public relations with the general public; provides information and education to the public regarding emergency medical; conducts blood pressure checks for the public; participates in parades and civic events.
• Communicates with supervisors, employees, dispatchers, other departments, fire officials, law enforcement officials, medical providers, patients, family members, witnesses, property owners/occupants, utility companies, civic organizations, the public, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
• Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge and awareness of applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures; maintains an awareness of new equipment, methods, procedures, and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; participates in physical fitness training and continuing education activities; attends shift meetings, workshops and seminars as appropriate.
• Performs essential job functions, medical assessments, and treatments per established protocols or as authorized/directed by online medical physicians and/or Suffolk Fire & Rescue OMD.
• Performs general/maintenance work associated with maintaining fire station, grounds, quarters, and related facilities. Maintains required certifications and keeps current record on file with the Training Division.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Requires a valid driver's license
• Certified by the Commonwealth of Virginia or the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians as a Paramedic

The following items are preferred:

• One (1) year of pre-hospital emergency medical care at the Paramedic level or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities

The following items must be obtained within 90 days of employment:

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Tidewater Emergency Medical Services (TEMS) released
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS or PEPP)
• Hazardous Materials Awareness Course
• Emergency Vehicle Operation Certificate (EVOC)

Supplemental Information

• Knowledge of the hazards involved in emergency response operations and the applicable safety precautions.
• Knowledge of advanced emergency medical procedures and extrication techniques.
• Knowledge of street layout, subdivisions, buildings and the location of fire hydrants in the City.
• Knowledge of departmental policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural or compositional characteristics (whether similar or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.
• Ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving instructions, assignments or directions from superiors.
• Ability to read a variety of reports, correspondence, charts, forms, permits, etc. Requires the ability to prepare correspondence, reports, forms, etc., using prescribed formats.
• Ability to apply principles of rational systems to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form.
• Ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of technical or professional languages including emergency response codes, and fire, medical and legal terminology.
• Ability to utilize mathematical formulas; to add and subtract; multiply and divide; utilize decimals and percentages; understand and apply the theories of algebra and geometry.
• Ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape.
• Ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with emergency situations.
• Ability to operate and care for assigned emergency response apparatus and equipment.
• Ability to exercise initiative in meeting and resolving emergency situations.
• Ability to analyze situations quickly and correctly and adopt effective courses of action with regard to surroundings and circumstances.
• Ability to maintain routine activity reports.
• Ability to effectively express ideas orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
• Ability to perform prolonged and arduous work under adverse conditions when required.

Part-time Employees - Sick Leave (See below)

Full Time Employees are eligible for the following benefits;

Retirement

Vested after 5 years in the defined benefit plan. Vested in phases based on years in the Defined Contribution part of the Plan. Please contact the Virginia Retirement System or the Human Resources Department for more details.

Annual Leave Accruals

Sworn Police - 40 Hours/ Fire - 96 Hours (1-59 months), 120 Hours (60-119 months), 144 Hours (120- 179 months), 168 Hours (180-239 months), 192 Hours (240+ months) of employment.

Sworn Fire Suppression: 144 Hours (1-59 months), 180 Hours (60-119 months), 216 Hours (120-179 months), 276 Hours (180-239 months), 288 Hours (240+ months) of employment.

Sick Leave

Full Time employees earn 12 days per year, (accumulating 8 hours per month). Part Time employees earn 4 hours per month Sick leave accrues at the end of the month and may be accrued with no ceiling

Personal Leave

All regular full time employees are granted 24 hours of personal leave each calendar year. Personal leave must be preapproved and is not cumulative.

Health Insurance

Coverage available for you and your eligible dependents using pre-tax payroll deductions if elected.

Supplemental Insurances

Employees may purchase the following supplemental insurance policies: short term and long term disability, cancer, accident, supplemental hospitalization, and group universal life insurance. Only employees hired prior to 1/1/14 may purchase short-term disability and long term disability plans.

Employer Sponsored Short Term and Long Term Disability

Provides disability coverage for employees work and non-work related disabilities. Work related disabilities are covered starting on day one (1). Non work related disabilities are covered starting on day eight (8), after you have been employed for one year.

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employees may participate in the Health Reimbursement, Dependent Care Reimbursement and Premium Reimbursement Accounts. All deductions are made on a pre-tax basis and will reduce your taxable income.

Life Insurance

The city pays the entire premium for life insurance coverage in the amount of 2 times annual salary for natural death and 4 times annual salary for accidental death.

Optional Life Insurance

Employees have the option of electing additional life insurance coverage in the amount of 1, 2, 3 or 4 times their annual salary. Employees may only purchase optional life insurance on spouses and children if they are enrolled in optional life insurance for themselves.

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

12 weeks of job protected leave for leaves approved in accordance with the Family Medical Leave Act. Employees receive continuation of health insurance, job protection and consideration for a comparable job when available, or an equivalent job, upon return to work.

Funeral Leave

24 hours of paid leave of absence in case of death in immediate family.

Holidays

The City of Suffolk follows the Virginia State holiday calendar as set by the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Jury Duty

Time off with pay with difference between jury pay and regular pay or use annual leave and keep check.

457 Deferred Compensation, ROTH IRA, Traditional IRA

Offered through ICMA Retirement Corporation as a way to shelter a portion of your salary from income taxes and save for retirement.

Employee Assistance Program

Offers employees and immediate family members (3) free, confidential counseling sessions related to a broad range of issues such as marital or family conflict, job or personal stress, alcohol or drug abuse, financial or legal worries, etc.

Workers Compensation

Should an employee have an on the job injury, he/she could be eligible for Workmens Compensation Benefits, except in cases of willful neglect.

Pay Days

Employees will be paid on the 15th and last working day of each month.

Credit Union

A Suffolk Credit Union is available to employees.

Legal Services

Employees may prepay for access to legal assistance.

Notary Public Services

Services available in the Human Resources Department.

01

Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

02

Which of the following reflects your highest level of education?

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate Degree
• None of the above

03

Which best describes your years of experience at the Paramedic level performing advanced life support, operating associated equipment and apparatus, and training in the methods and techniques of emergency medical services?

• None - Less than 1 year
• 1 - 2 years
• 3 - 5 years
• 6 - 8 years
• 9 - 10 years
• Greater than 10 years

04

Are you currently certified by the Commonwealth of Virginia or the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician as a Paramedic?

• Yes
• No

05

Which of the following credentials do you possess and are valid? Please check all of which apply.

• None
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Tidewater Emergency Medical Services (TEMS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS or PEPP)
• Emergency Vehicle Operation Certificate (EVOC)
• Hazardous Materials Awareness Course

Required Question

Employer City of Suffolk

Address 442 W. Washington Street, Suite 1044

Suffolk, Virginia, 23434

Phone 7575144110

Website http://www.suffolkva.us