Hiring Process

The hiring process begins with the completion of an application from an interested individual.  After the application is received, it is reviewed to determine if the applicant may meet the company's qualifications.  A decision is made to invite the applicant for a preliminary interview.  

Following a successful initial interview, a background check is made of the applicant, which includes reference and license checks as well as verification of other information on the application.  If the applicant continues to meet HVA qualifications, the applicant is invited back for a formal interview and further testing.  

Further testing includes a written test, an agility test, and a final interview with an oral interview panel, all of which is usually done on a single visit..  Upon successful completion of these activities, an employment offer may be made by the Vice President in charge of the division that has an opening.  

If the applicant accepts the offer, the applicant must receive a physician examination from HVA's occupational health physician and a negative drug test.  The new employee is then scheduled for the next orientation class, generally within 2-3 weeks.
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Agility Testing

As a part of the hiring process, a timed agility test must be successfully completed.  This test consists of the following:

  • Performing eight minutes of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on a manikin.
  • With another applicant, carrrying 200-lbs. (which is secured onto an auxiliary stretcher) down a flight of stairs, load the weight onto an ambulance stretcher, and load the stretcher into an ambulance.
  • Then the applicant and partner must unload the stretcher, take the weight off of the ambulance stretcher, and carry the 200-lbs. back up the stairs.
  • After they have the weight back up the stairs, they must lift one end of the auxiliary stretcher up to their shoulders.

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