Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

City of Grand Junction; Grand Junction (CO); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 28.000; Jornada completa

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Descripción de la vacante

City of Grand Junction seeks an Emergency Medical Technician to provide rapid response to emergency and non-emergency medical calls, assist paramedics, and transport patients to hospitals. The role includes data collection, reporting, equipment maintenance, and involvement in training and public safety education.

Required Colorado EMT or National Registry EMT certification, CPR, valid driver license, color vision, and ability to pass a physical.

Formación

• Colorado EMT Certification or National Registry EMT Certification upon hire.
• CPR certificate upon hire.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, valid Colorado Driver's License.
• Must be able to distinguish red and green.
• Must successfully complete a candidate level 1582 physical.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 18 years of age at time of hire.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, National Incident Management System 100/200/700/800.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, Hazardous Materials Awareness certificate.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, Driver Operator certificate.

Responsabilidades

• Respond to emergency and non-emergency medical calls; assist paramedics; transport patients to hospitals.
• Obtain medical data including patient identification, medical history, type of injury or illness, and changes in diagnostic signs.
• Prepare, submit, and maintain EMS activity reports.
• Perform station maintenance and report deficiencies.
• Operate and maintain emergency equipment and vehicles; monitor inventory and supplies.
• Participate in drills, training, and EMS-related activities.
• Maintain relevant certifications and training for EMS duties.
• Engage in public relations and safety education activities.

Conocimientos

EMT Certification

CPR certification

Color vision

Driver's license

NIMS 100/200/700/800

Hazardous Materials Awareness

Driver Operator certificate

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

About The Position

Are you looking for a change in pace, a career that makes a difference, and a place you can call home? The Grand Junction Fire Department is accepting applications for Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and Paramedics. For further details or inquiries regarding the position, please feel free to reach out to Human Resources directly, 970-244-1512, at your convenience. As an EMT for our department, you will provide immediate response to emergency and non-emergency calls including minor injuries, sudden illness, and casualties arising from road accidents, criminal violence, fires, and other incidents.

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Hiring Pay

EMT: $18.00-$20.26 Hourly

About The Grand Junction Fire Department

Guided by our mission of Taking Care of People & Property, GJFD strives to be trusted, respected, and valued in every interaction with the community- whether in times of emergency response or through daily engagement. Personnel are expected to embody the Department's core values of Dedication, Integrity, and Professionalism. Learn more about our department's mission, vision, and values by visiting our website: https://www.gjcity.org/166/Fire-Department

What You'll Do As An EMT

• Respond to emergency and non-emergency medical calls to provide appropriate medical interventions; assist paramedics as needed during medical calls; transport patients to hospitals.
• Obtain medical data including patient identification, medical history, type of accident or nature of illness, rescue measures preceding emergency care, care given at the scene and during transport, and changes in diagnostic signs.
• Prepare, submit, and maintain reports on EMS activities, incidents, accidents, and other related information.
• Perform station maintenance; identify deficiencies in equipment and quarters; correct deficiencies when possible or report to station officer.
• Operate, inspect, and maintain emergency response equipment and vehicles; perform minor repairs on equipment and vehicles or report deficiencies to proper staff for other disposition; monitor inventory, stock, and order necessary supplies.
• Participate in drills, training exercises, classes, and activities including but not limited to those related to emergency medical service, fire and other related areas.
• Maintain skill levels, new equipment and procedure familiarization, and certifications which are relevant and/or required for assigned responsibilities.
• Participate in public relations, safety education activities, school education programs, group activities, courtesy walk-through visits, and phone inquiries.
• Perform at the Awareness level at hazardous materials incidents.
• Maintain required certifications and participate in ongoing training related to EMS.
• Safely operate emergency vehicles in accordance with department policies and traffic regulations.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level as assigned.

This position is a safety sensitive position, which means you will be subject to random drug screens due to the nature of the work performed.

What We're Looking For As An EMT

• Colorado EMT Certification OR National Registry EMT Certification upon hire. CPR certificate upon hire.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, valid Colorado Driver's License
• Must be able to distinguish red and green.
• Must successfully complete a candidate level 1582 physical.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 18 years of age at time o hire.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, certification in National Incident Management System 100, 200, 700, 800.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, Hazardous Materials Awareness certificate.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid Driver Operator certificate.

Experience And Training Guidelines For An EMT

• Successful completion of EMT Training.
• High School Diploma or G.E.D.

*Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.*

Notice To Applicants

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, we kindly request that you do not include the dates of your education to include years of attendance or graduation on your application, resume or attachments.

Important Notice

• Any felony investigation or conviction.
• Any conviction for a crime of violence, specifically assaults, domestic violence, etc.
• Any conviction for a "hate crime" such as ethnic intimidation.
• Perjury conviction.
• Any theft conviction regardless of value of item.
• Theft from current employer or a previous employer.
• Drug use (including marijuana) and/or current alcohol abuse.
• An alcohol or drug conviction including but not limited to DUI/DWAI, depending on recency.
• Hit and run accident conviction.
• Being under or having been under driving restraint, cancelation, suspension or revocation of driving privileges in Colorado or any other state.
• Please note: The listed critical admissions are not the exclusive basis for disqualification. The City reserves the right to disqualify any applicant who may or may not have any one or all of the foregoing admissions.

Assessment Process

• Phone Interview
• Oral Board Interview
• Written Exercise
• Computerized Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA)
• Fingerprints/Background Investigation
• Suitability/Psychological Evaluation
• Executive Interview
• Pre-employment drug, medical, and psychological evaluation screening

If you are selected to participate in the assessment process for an EMT or Paramedic position, you will be contacted via email. Please check your email regularly for communication about this recruitment.

City Employee Health Clinic

The City is committed to supporting the health and well-being of employees, and their families. Our near-site Sage Health & Wellness Center offers free or low-cost healthcare services for employees and their dependents enrolled in a City health plan. Services include preventative care, health assessments and coaching, treatment for common illnesses, lab services, physical therapy, a medical massage therapist, and behavioral health counseling. The clinic also offers wellness programs, challenges, and classes that empower employees and their families