Non-Safety Paramedic

Kingsburg Orchards; Kingsburg (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five days paid sick leave

Job summary

Kingsburg Orchards Fire Department seeks a Paramedic to provide definitive care in life-threatening medical situations and respond to both routine and emergency aids. The role includes ambulance operation, ACLS-level interventions, and ongoing training to maintain certification.

Requirements include California paramedic license, National Registry, CCEMSA card, CPR and ACLS/PALS/PHTLS certifications, plus a high school diploma and a valid CA driver’s license with ambulance endorsement.

Qualifications

• One year of full-time field Paramedic experience is highly desirable.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current California Class C Driver’s License with ambulance endorsement.
• National Registry Paramedic certification.
• CCEMSA Paramedic card.
• CPR certification.
• ACLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Respond to medical emergencies and provide definitive care.
• Render aid to injured parties and operate ambulances and related equipment.
• Administer ACLS level medicines and procedures under medical control.
• Diagnose medical problems and perform first-aid and resuscitation functions.
• Participate in station, equipment and apparatus maintenance and training.

Skills

First aid

CPR

ACLS

PALS

PHTLS

Paramedic scope

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Description

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.

Examples Of Duties

Minimum Qualifications & Examples of Duties

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: ONE Year of full- time field experience as a PARAMEDIC is highly 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 with an ambulance driver’s endorsement.
• A current National Registry PARAMEDIC certification as defined by the State of California

Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA);

• A current CCEMSA PARAMEDIC card.
• A current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
• A Current ACLS certification

Attach ALL certifications in the application.

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.

Supplemental Information & Other Requirements

Environmental Conditions:

Exposure to varying inside temperatures, correspondent 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.

Five days of paid sick leave.