MOBILE EMERGENCY CARE SPECIALIST I (PARAMEDIC) (AM-09) [1 vacancy]

Oahu, HI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Information

On the Scene Act with SkillCare with Heart

The Mobile Emergency Care Specialist I (Paramedic) position requires possession of a current valid Hawaii Board of Medical Examiners Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic (EMT-P) Certificate. Individuals who possess a current HawaiiBoard of Medical Examiners Emergency Medical Technician Basic (EMT-B) Certificate may apply for the Emergency Medical Technician II position. If you have a Hawaii EMT-Basic Certificate and are interested in the Emergency Medical Technician II position please apply for Job #192256.

TheHonolulu Emergency Services Department is seeking an experienced and licensed Mobile Emergency Care Specialist I (Paramedic) to provide Advance Life Support pre-hospital emergency medical care to residents and visitors all over the Oahu. You will triage assess and guide patient care to deliver advanced life support services in coordination with EMTs base station physicians and other public safety partners at emergency scenes and during patient transport.

What You Will Do:

Conduct rapid patient assessments and determine appropriate Advanced Life Support interventions
Serve as the on-scene medical lead making independent clinical decisions under standing orders and medical control
Perform triage and prioritize care including during mass casualty incidents
Drive and/or accompany an ambulance in response to emergency medical service calls
Supervise and support EMTs and trainees during emergency medical operations
Prepare accurate complete medical-legal documentation of care rendered

Special Working Conditions:

Irregular hours rotating and/or night shifts weekend and/or holiday
12-hour work schedule depending on your assigned Branch
Must be available to work at all locations on Oahu
Required use of safety and protective equipment
Possible exposure to communicable diseases bodily fluids and hazardous materials
Driving under hazardous road traffic and weather conditions
Lifting and moving patients under extreme conditions
Working in hazardous or unpredictable surroundings.

Enjoy excellent employment benefitsincluding generous time off (up to 21 vacation days 21 sick leave days and holidays) comprehensive health coverage retirement plan career development and much more! View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the Benefits tab at the top of this posting or visiting the Honolulu Emergency Services Department and be part of a team dedicated to helping communities because saving lives is what matters most.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

At the time of application you must be a citizen national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.

The following requirements must be met as of January 31 2026 or as stated:

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
1) Graduation from high school; and
2) Completion of an EMT-Paramedic course of training that equals or exceeds the curriculum required to obtain a Hawaii Board of Medical Examiners Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic Certificate.

LICENSE REQUIREMENT:

Required at the Time of Application:
Current Hawaii Board of Medical Examiners Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P) Certificate (all certifications required to obtain this certificate must be kept current).

The State of Hawaii does not have reciprocity with other States or the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians. You must meet the licensing requirements set by the State of Hawaii at the time of application. For licensing requirements please refer to Requirement: You must submit evidence of your State of Hawaii EMT-P Certificate to be given credit. Please attach an electronic copy of your State of Hawaii EMT-P Certificate to your application. Or mail a photocopy of your EMT-P Certificate by the closing date of this recruitment to the following address: Department of Human Resources 650 South King Street 10th Floor Honolulu HI 96813.Copies will not be returned.

Required Prior to Appointment:
1) Appropriate valid drivers license (automobile/Type 3); and
2) Current State Department of Transportation medical examination certificate.

All licenses and certifications must be valid at the time of hire and maintained throughout employment. Maintenance of these licenses/certifications and a satisfactory driving record is a condition of employment.

Examination Process

If you qualify for the position your name will be eligible for consideration for current vacancy and future job openings with this job title. Screening will be based on the education experience and other job-related information provided in your application. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower rating. All information provided on an application is subject to verification. As applicable false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts are grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment with the City and County of Honolulu.

EMPLOYMENT SUITABILITY:
Mobile Emergency Care Specialists (Paramedics)must possess sound moral character integrity and credibility in addition to the ability to provide emergency medical services. They must have the ability to make sound judgments in emergency situations and must be capable of driving an ambulance safely in response to calls for emergency medical services. If selected the candidates background and driving record will be reviewed to determine the candidates suitability for employment as a Mobile Emergency Care Specialist I (Paramedic).

To determine employment suitability for the position of Mobile Emergency Care Specialist I (Paramedic)the Department of Human Resources will review criminal convictions driving records dismissals from employment and separations from military service under other than honorable conditions.

DRIVING RECORD: At the time of the selection interview candidates will be required to submit evidence of a valid motor vehicle license as well as certified copies of official traffic abstracts from each state they have resided in during the last five years.

FINGERPRINTING REQUIREMENT: Due to the nature of the position selectees will be required to be fingerprinted as part of their employment suitability review. The Department of Human Resources will review criminal history record information from the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Required Experience:

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