Non-Safety Paramedic

Recruitment is continuous.

Under general supervision of a Fire Department Company Officer, provides definitive care and treatment to persons in life-threatening medical situations; respond to both routine and emergency medical aids.

The PARAMEDIC responds to medical emergencies; renders aid to injured parties; operates ambulances and other related medical equipment; administers ACLS level medicines and procedures under medical control intervening in life-threatening medical emergencies utilizing the full scope of practice as assigned to a Paramedic under CCEMSA Protocol and practice; diagnoses medical problems and performs first-aid and resuscitator functions; participates in station, equipment and apparatus maintenance;

attends training classes and drills; and other related duties as assigned.

Experience: Three months experience as a paramedic desirable.

Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

License/Certificate: Possess and maintain, as a condition of employment, the following:

• A current State of California Class C Driver’s License
• A current National Registry PARAMEDIC certification as defined by the State of California EMS Authority (EMSA);
• A current CCEMSA PARAMEDIC card.
• A current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
• A Current ACLS certification

Knowledge of:

• First aid methods;
• A basic understanding of fire based Emergency Medical Services (EMS) delivery system;
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR);
• ACLS / PALS/ PHTLS;
• PARAMEDIC scope of practice;
• PARAMEDIC procedures and equipment;
• English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation;
• Principles and practices of customer service.

Ability to:

• Perform PARAMEDIC duties and maintain PARAMEDIC certification;
• Perform competently under extreme pressure and in stressful situations;
• Understand and act in accordance with departmental polices, rules, instructions and written material;
• Retain presence of mind in emergency situations;
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions;
• Establish effective working relationships with staff and the general public;
• Maintain physical endurance and agility;
• Make accurate observations and rapid judgements;
• Demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the community.

Environmental Conditions: Exposure to varying inside temperatures, corresponding with seasonal climate outside; exposure to the hazards of emergency medical services, to smoke and hazardous material fumes, to heat from fires, seasonal elements at emergency sites; exposure to communicable diseases (HIV, HBV, HCV, tuberculosis, meningococcal meningitis, various parasites, etc.).

Physical Conditions: Essential and marginal functions require maintaining physical condition necessary for minimal to frequent bending, turning, reaching, grasping, kneeling, standing, sitting, and walking; and moderate to heavy pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying. Physical strength and agility to lift and carry heavy objects, such as a gurney while transporting patients; lift, pull and operate gurney; climb ladders and stairs; bend, stoop, kneel, and crawl in tight spaces.

Application: Prospective employees must submit an original City of Kingsburg application and other documents required as outlined in the announcement by the closing time specified on the final filing date. Separate original applications must be submitted for each recruitment/position applied for.

Review of Applications: Applications will be reviewed by the department representatives and the applicants who clearly appear to be more qualified in terms of knowledge, education skills and abilities will be invited to participate in the interview process.

Interview Process: Once contacted for an initial interview, a specific date and time will be assigned for your interview. A list of questions will be asked by an interview panel that will be pertinent to the job applied for. Multiple interviews may be conducted.

Examinations: The written exam and practicals will be following the Registry Paramedic Test and the Fresno County CCEMSA Paramedic Exam.

Exam Accommodations: If you are qualified for the job but need…