Emergency Paramedic

Qualifications

EMERGENCY PARAMEDIC

This recruitment is open for three (3) weeks and closes on October 9, 2025.

Pay Grade: 051

Hourly Salary Range: $21.52 - $26.16

NOTE: You must upload copies of the required certifications AND your driver's license listed above with your application. If the required certifications AND driver's license are not uploaded, your application will be considered incomplete.

For instructions on how to add attachments to your application click here.

The City of Tempe offers a comprehensive benefits package including

• 13 Paid Holidays and 1 Personal Day
• Vacation Accrual; 40-hour work week starts at 9.33 hours/month; 56-hour work week starts at 11.2 hours/month
• Sick Leave Accrual; 40-hour work week; 8 hours/month; 56-hour work week; 12.6 hours/month
• Uniform Credit, Jeans and Safety Boot Allowance
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement; $6,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457, 401K, and Employer contribution
• Position is eligible for up to 24 hours of floating holiday leave
  
  

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Department / Division

Tempe Fire Medical Rescue Department / Emergency Services

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

This position is classified as safety sensitive.

Schedule

This position is assigned to ten (10) 24-hour shifts per month, on a 56-hour work week which includes nights, weekends and holidays. Position is non-exempt and overtime eligible; some mandatory overtime will be required.

Job Number

RC#902345

Description

The purpose of this position is to provide Advanced Life Support emergency services.

Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To The Following

• Provide EMS treatment and transportation in accordance with Arizona laws, Arizona Department of Health Services (DHS) rules and regulations, regional protocols, TFMRD policies and procedures, and base station medical direction.
• Prepare EMS reports accurately and in a timely manner, showing proficiency with patient care reporting software.
• Administer emergency medical care utilizing accepted guidelines of basic and advanced life support procedures in treating the sick and injured; examine victims and communicate physical assessment findings to base hospital physicians.
• Perform cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and endotracheal intubation; apply various splints, backboards and cervical collars.
• Administer various intravenous solutions and parenteral drug injections, inventory and request necessary medical and drug supplies.
• Operate a variety of medical equipment including suction units, pulse oximeters, laryngoscopes, cardiac monitors, defibrillators, oxygen administration equipment.
• Maintain minimum inventory/stock of EMS equipment and supplies.
• Participate in EMS training programs, community service/public safety education events, and other related programs.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Work Experience

No Experience Required.

Education

Requires high school diploma, GED or equivalency.

Certifications, Licenses, And/or Registrations

• Possession of a valid driver's license.
• Possession of a current Arizona Emergency Paramedic or National Registry Paramedic certification;
• Possession of a current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification;
• Possession of a current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP) certification;
• Possession of current CPR certification.
  
  

NOTE: You must upload copies of the required certifications AND your driver's license listed above with your application. If the required certifications AND driver's license are not uploaded, your application will be considered incomplete.

For instructions on how to add attachments to your application click here.

Recruitment Overview

• Qualified candidates who have submitted all required certifications, will receive an invitation via email to an in-person interview.
• Please make sure the email listed on your application is correct.
• Candidates moved forward from in-person interviews will be required to complete the additional requirements noted below.
  
  

Additional Requirements

Applicants considered for this job classification must pass the following

• Criminal history background investigation
• Post offer/pre-employment drug and alcohol screen. Employees in safety-sensitive job classifications are prohibited from all marijuana usage whether medical or recreational
• Post offer/pre-employment physical
• Police background check
• Must not be on the Office of Inspector General (OIG) list of Excluded
  
  

Individuals/Entities (LEIE)

Essential Functions

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This position is FLSA Non- Exempt which means employees are eligible for overtime compensation and/or compensatory time.

Employees in this position are represented by the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF).

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The City of Tempe is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation employer. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, familial status, age, disability, and United States military veteran status. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make a reasonable accommodation(s) during the recruitment & selection process. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 480-350-8276. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

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