Emergency Medical Technician; EMT Non-Safety

PART TIME - NON-BENEFITED POSITIONS = $20.86 HOURLY RATE
FULL TIME - BENEFITED POSITIONS = $20.86 HOURLY RATE

EMT Full-time employees:

• May be assigned 12 or 24-hour shift schedules working on BLS and ALS ambulances.
• Will be subject to mandatory overtime as needed to ensure the continuous staffing of the Fire Department's ALS ambulances.

This is a continuous recruitment and interviews may be scheduled at any time, so interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately.

Please do not submit multiple applications. Should you need to attach additional certifications or information, please contact Human Resources.

Under the general direction of a Fire Captain, EMTs respond to medical emergencies and other emergency and non-emergency situations; participate in training, prevention, inspection, education, and related activities to protect life and property; perform fire station and equipment maintenance; serve in specialized departmental roles as assigned; provide information and assistance to the public; and perform other related duties as required. Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Safely responding to fire, medical, and other emergency calls with an emergency response team;
• Perform emergency medical patient assessment and treatment as indicated and necessary in accordance with San Diego County Emergency Medical Services Treatment Protocol/Policies for EMT level care;
• Provide emergency medical care as needed on ALS fire companies and on the ALS ambulance, and assist in the maintenance and replenishment of medical equipment, medication, and supplies;
• Maintain records and prepare written reports;
• Obtain the required certifications to drive and operate staff vehicles and ambulances as required;
• Assist in the maintenance of vehicles, equipment, fire station, and grounds;
• Attend drills, training and conferences;
• Learn fire department rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and techniques;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

All candidates for this classification must meet the following:

• 18 years of age at the time of hire
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Possess valid California EMT-B certification with accreditation in San Diego County at the time of hire, which must be maintained for the duration of their assignment
• Possess a CA Class C Driver’s License
• Ambulance driver’s certificate at time of hire
• AHA, BLS, CPR certification or equivalent

Highly Desirable Qualifications:

In addition to the minimum qualifications identified above, the following are considered highly desirable for this position, but not required:

• Minimum three-months paid work experience as an EMT on an ambulance or first responder assessment company
• Employment experience working as an EMT on a Santee-Lakeside Emergency Medical Services (SLEMSA) transport unit
• Any combination of education, experience, and training that demonstrates a professional desire to work as a firefighter / paramedic
• Completion of a paramedic preparatory class through a recognized paramedic training program
• Certification as a paramedic

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of safe working practices and procedures; knowledge of San Diego County pre-hospital EMT policy, procedures and protocols; ability to appropriately document workplace activities using computers and electronic devices; knowledge of basic mathematics; knowledge of emergency medical treatment and CPR techniques; ability to follow orders and directions; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, emergency medical patients, hospital staff, the public and members of other agencies;

ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; ability to interpret and make effective decisions by correctly applying policies, procedures and technical knowledge in an emergency; ability to work independently; ability to work in stressful conditions; ability to safely operate vehicles; ability to manage multiple patient medical scenes; ability to physically perform the full range of duties of this classification.

Candidates must possess a Class C California driver’s license by the date of hire and must have California EMT-B certification…