Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Non-Safety

City of Santee; Santee (CA); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

City of Santee is seeking EMT personnel for part-time and full-time positions. EMTs respond to medical emergencies, participate in training, and assist with ambulance operations while ensuring patient care and safety.

Requirements include EMT-B certification in San Diego County, a valid California driver’s license, and CPR/BLS credentials. Candidates should be prepared for shift work and mandatory overtime to ensure ALS staffing.

Formación

• Must have CA EMT-B certification with San Diego County accreditation at hire.
• Must possess high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must hold CA Class C driver's license and ambulance driver certificate.
• AHA/BLS/CPR certification or equivalent.

Responsabilidades

• Safely responding to fire, medical, and other emergency calls with an emergency response team.
• Perform emergency medical patient assessment and treatment per protocols.
• Maintain records and prepare written reports.
• Drive and operate ambulances and maintain equipment per policy.

Conocimientos

Emergency response

Medical prioritization

Educación

High School Diploma or Equivalent

CA EMT-B Certification

California Class C Driver’s License

Ambulance Driver Certificate

AHA/BLS/CPR Certification

Herramientas

Ambulance operations

Descripción del empleo

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.

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, and equipment, fire station, and grounds; attend drills, training and conferences; learn fire department rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and techniques; and perform other duties as assigned.

• 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:

• 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 with accreditation in San Diego County at the time of hire (San Diego County EMT-B certification must be maintained throughout employment). Employees hired after 10/28/92 shall be non-smokers and must remain non-smokers throughout their employment. Additionally, employees hired after 7/1/09 shall not smoke or use any tobacco products, either on or off-duty, while employed by the City of Santee.

The applicant(s) selected will be subject to a criminal history investigation through the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and a thorough background check. The applicant(s) selected will also be given a conditional offer of employment pending the outcome of a medical evaluation and drug test. Any applicant(s) who tests positive for illegal or non-prescribed medically beneficial drugs will not be hired.

City of Santee employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.