Single Function Paramedic (Fy23-B)

Position Purpose

The Single Function Paramedic (SF-PM) is a non-firefighter position that provides ALS care and transport of patients in the Dallas Fire-Rescue EMS system SF-PM may deliver expanded role emergency medical services such as emergency incident rehabilitation, mobile integrated healthcare, and injury reduction/prevention programs. The SF-PM is required to perform conscientiously, proficiently and as a part of a two-person team at any and all assignments and duties. The SF-PM is responsible for recognizing the importance placed on activities by the public and for tactful and respectful treatment of citizens.

**PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION WITHOUT COPIES OF YOUR CERTIFICATIONS AND MILITARY DOCUMENTS **
Your application is INCOMPLETE until you have attached a legible copies of the following qualifying documents.
Examples of Qualifying Documents

• Anticipated separation date (must be no more than seven (7) months following application date)
• Military DD214 [member page 4] (if separated) and/or Statement of Service (if currently active). This must be provided for any federal military service.
• Anticipated discharge status
• Statement of Service must include:

Please Do Not Attach

• Resumes
• Cover Letters

Essential Functions

• Is responsible for recognizing the importance placed on activities by the public and for tactful and respectful treatment of citizens.
• Performs conscientiously, proficiently and as a part of a two-person team at any and all assignments and duties.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or required.
• May deliver expanded role emergency medical services such as emergency incident rehabilitation, mobile integrated healthcare, and injury reduction/prevention programs.
• Provides ALS care and transport of patients in the Dallas Fire-Rescue EMS system.

Minimum Qualifications
Education

• High school diploma or GED

LICENSES And CERTIFICATIONS

• Current Texas Department of State Health (TDSHS) Paramedic License OR National Registry Paramedic Certification
• Valid driver's license with good driving record.

Other Requirements

• Must not currently be on probation for DWI or other traffic offenses
• Must pass physical abilities test to be administered by the Dallas Fire-Rescue Department
• Must not be under criminal investigation during the application process
• No felony convictions
• Must not have any outstanding traffic warrants or pending citations
• No class A misdemeanor convictions within the last five (5) years
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must not have committed or have been convicted of driving with a suspended license within the last 12 months
• Must be a U.S. Citizen (birth or naturalized). If you are not a United States’ citizen, your immigration status must be current and must permit you to work a full-time job in this country. Applicants must have a valid Social Security card. If you have questions about your immigration status or work permit, please contact United States Citizenship and Immigration Services
• Military discharge status must be honorable or uncharacterized (if applicable).
• No more than four (4) class C misdemeanor convictions within the last ten (10) years
• Must not be on probation for any crime at the time of application.
• No class B misdemeanor convictions within the last two (2) years

Online Exam Description
The online exam covers the following topics:

• Sentence Clarity
• Medical Terminology
• Map Reading
• Medical Proofreading
• Mathematics
• Reading Comprehension