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CITY OF ST. LOUIS - EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Paramedic

Salary
Minimum Maximum
$35,880.00 $53,846.00
Normal entry salary is $35,880.

Nature of Work
This is responsible technical work in administering complex emergency medical care to critically ill or injured patients prior to or while being transported in a life support vehicle. The St. Louis Fire Department is a 24-hour per day, seven days a week service; therefore, work often involves shift, weekend and holiday assignments. A shift differential is paid for evening and night shifts. Please indicate on the Employment Application (Availability Section) if you are willing to accept a part-time position. The current rate of pay is $19.05.

Minimum Qualifications
Licenses: Applicants must possess the following:

• current EMT-P License, and at time of appointment, must possess a State of Missouri EMT-P License;

• currently certified in Advance Cardiac Life Support through the American Heart Association;

• a valid driver's license (note kind of license, number, class and expiration date on the Employment Application).

COPIES OF ALL THREE ITEMS MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH THE APPLICATION OR AT THE TIME OF THE ORAL INTERVIEW.

The Performance Test is designed to measure the applicant's ability to perform emergency medical procedures under simulated conditions. This will involve several test components including applicant demonstration of cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques in accordance with current standards of the American Heart Association.

NOTE: Out of State Applicants must contact the State of Missouri, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, P.O. Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102, or telephone (573) 751-6356.



Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number are received to fill anticipated vacancy.

Applications can be submitted online. A Printable Application Form that can be mailed in is also available.

Examination Components and Their Weights
   Oral Interview 40%
   Performance Test 60%
   Character Investigation Pass/Fail
   Medical Examination Pass/Fail

No waiver of the Residency Requirement will be granted.


O.C. 1331 May 07, 2007
Reopened 05/29/07
5717-13G (No Wav)
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