Sacramento Fire Emergency Medical Technician

City of Sacramento; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Sacramento is seeking an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) for its Fire Department. This role involves responding to emergencies, providing basic life support, and transporting patients. Candidates must have necessary certifications and a strong commitment to public safety, excellence in medical care, and effective community interaction.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid California or National Registry EMT Certification.
• Possession of valid CPR certificate.
• Two years EMT experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency medical calls providing BLS and medical transportation.
• Support and assist fire and medical personnel in delivering crucial medical care.
• Maintain medical confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA.

Skills

Critical decision making

Emergency medical care

Public communication

Cultural awareness

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

THIS JOB POSTING WILL AUTOMATICALLY CLOSE UPON THE RECEIPT OF 250 APPLICATIONS

OR

AT THE FINAL FILING DEADLINE, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.

Please Note:
A candidate must successfully pass a thorough background investigation, including a criminal history check, fingerprinting, p olygraph test, psychological test, credit check, and a drug use history, to be considered for this position.

As a member of the Sacramento Fire Department (SFD) Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Division and under direction of assigned EMS Captain, responds to a variety of emergency and non-emergency calls for service and provides medical responses including Basic Life Support (BLS), medical transports, and performs other related activities in the community as required. Provides basic medical care and ambulance transport services to hospitals or other emergency care facilities; participates in community risk reduction and public education activities.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

The non-firefighter position of Sacramento Fire Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is a journey-level classification. The Sacramento Fire EMT may receive direction from the respective company officer in the Fire Suppression Division and/or Emergency Medical Services Division when in the field. Incumbents are expected to perform the full range of EMT emergency medical assistance duties. The classification is distinguished from Firefighter in that the latter combats, extinguishes and prevents fires.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

General supervision is provided by assigned EMS Captain or other fire company officers.

Depending upon assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Respond to BLS and ALS medical responses and provide emergency medical care and transportation; assist on scene paramedic with ALS duties
• Participates in the delivery of emergency and non-emergency medical and health care.
• Provide emergency care in accordance with the provisions of Sacramento County EMS policies and procedures.
• Perform job duties in compliance with department operating procedures and city, county, state and federal laws and ordinances.
• Supports and assists other fire and medical personnel as directed in delivering medical care.
• Operate ambulance to transport patients and staff to/from medical facilities in a safe and timely manner.
• Documents and completes all reports such as: pre-hospital patient care reports and incident reports.
• Maintain medical information in a confidential manner subject to the Healthy Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Rescue persons from danger and administer medical aid as necessary.
• Perform routine housekeeping duties at a fire station, such as mowing grass, making beds, cleaning walls, washing windows, and sweeping floors.
• Promote fire safety, burn prevention and other public education among public contacts.
• Perform support functions such as restocking and inventory maintenance of supplies and equipment, cleaning equipment, and transporting equipment.
• Perform decontamination procedures in compliance with Cal OSHA regulations.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Modern principles, practices, and procedures of emergency medical care/emergency medical services.
• Principles of emergency ambulance and transportation procedures including first aid, resuscitator, and gurney operations.
• Medical terminology and documentation.
• Functions, characteristics, and proper use and maintenance of medical equipment and supplies.
• Current laws and regulations pertaining to emergency medical services and safety.
• City geography.
• Operation of EMS vehicles and other equipment.
• Safe emergency work practices
• Medical resources.

Ability to:

• Make critical decisions that impact the safety, well-being, or life of patients in stressful and chaotic situations.
• Make accurate observations and exercise independent judgment in determining appropriate actions to take during emergency response activities and performing program area activities or duties as assigned.
• Deal tactfully and effectively with the public; demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the community.
• Safely and properly transport patients during ambulance transport.
• Understand and learn emergency medical information from oral and written sources.
• Complete electronic documentation for each patient encounter in a complete, competent, and timely manner; expected to protect the privacy of all patient information in accordance with department privacy policies, procedures, and practices as required by federal and state law, and in accordance with general principles of professionalism as a healthcare provider.
• Report, without fear of retaliation, any concerns regarding policies and procedures on patient privacy and nay observed practices in violation of those policies to the designated Privacy Officer.
• Understand and apply mechanical diagrams and concepts.
• Read electronic and incident maps; follow map directions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; contribute to successful team efforts; promote the departments mission, vision, and value statements.
• Communicate clearly and concisely with others, both verbally and in writing.
• Operate a vehicle safely and legally.
• Operate radio and other communication equipment.

Education and Experience:

Education :

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent

Experience :

Two years of experience as an Emergency Medical Technician is desirable, but not required.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Certification:

Possession of a valid California or National Registry EMT Certification (EMT-B) by time of appointment.

Possession of valid CPR certificate by time of appointment.

Must obtain local accreditation through the Sacramento County Emergency Medical Services Agency (SCEMSA) within three months of appointment.

PROOF OF CERTIFICATION

Proof of the required certificate and/or license should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment. Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable.

Age:

Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of appointment.

Driver License:

Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License at the time of appointment. Loss of the driver license is cause for discipline. This requirement may be reviewed on a case-by-case basis for individuals with disabilities.

Medical Examination / Drug Test:

If considered for appointment, candidates must pass a medical examination and a drug test.

Background:

If considered for appointment, candidates must pass a background investigation, which may include a criminal history check, fingerprinting, polygraph test, psychology exam, credit check, and drug use history.

Residency Requirement:

Employees in this classification must reside within thirty-five (35) air miles from the freeway interchange at W-X Streets, 29th - 30th Streets within one year following appointment.

Respiratory Protective Equipment:

Work in this classification requires wearing respiratory protective equipment at times. When assigned to such work, facial hair must be shaven when it interferes with the safe fitting of respiratory protective equipment.

Working Conditions :

In the performance of job duties, the employee will work inside and outside during day and/or night conditions, congested traffic, and unsafe road conditions. Employees may work near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places. Employee may be exposed to adverse environmental conditions such as wet and/or humid conditions; icy or muddy areas; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals, vibration; risk of electrocution; and extreme heat or cold. Exposed to grotesque sights and smells associated with major trauma and burn victims.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, except during certain, occasional, EMS activities when noise levels may be loud.

Health Exposure :

Tasks involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues in accordance with the Department of Industrial Relations Title 8, § 5193. Bloodborne Pathogens.

Physical Demands :

Work for long periods of time, requiring sustained physical activities and intense concentration under stressful conditions; in the performance of job duties, the employee is required to lift, drag, carry, and/or move 100 pounds or more; sit, stand, walk, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, or crawl; talk and hear; use hands to finger, handle or operate objects, controls, or tools; reach with hands and arms; and smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Manual dexterity and coordination are required to perform the work. This is used while operating equipment such as computer keyboards and telephones.

Probationary Period:

Employees must complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status.

Please note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox.

1. Application: (Pass/Fail) – All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application to the Employment Office by the final filing deadline or upon the receipt of 250 applications; whichever occurs first ;

• Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted.
• Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified:
  • If applicants do not list current and past job-related experience in the duties area of the Work Experience section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week).
  • If see resume is noted in the Work Experience section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the Work Experience section.
• Proof of certifications and/or licenses should be submitted online with your application. Proof of certifications and/or licenses will be required at time of appointment.
• Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.
• If you’re requesting Veteran’s credit, a copy of your DD214 must be submitted online with your application or emailed to the Employment Office by the final filing deadline or upon the receipt of 250 applications; whichever occurs first. Information regarding the use of Veteran’s credit can be found in the Civil Service Board rules under rule 4.9C.
• Applicants are responsible for attaching a copy of their DD214 to each position for which they apply.

2. Screening Committee: (Pass/Fail)– Human Resources will evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications stated on the job announcement.

3. Screening For Most Qualified: (Pass/Fail) – In the event of a large candidate pool, each candidate's Work Experience section of the application will be evaluated and rated. Only those candidates determined to be the most qualified will proceed to the next step in the selection process. A resume will not substitute for the information required in the Work Experience section of the application.

4. Performance Test: (Weighted 100%) – Qualified candidates will be notified by email of the test date, time, and location approximately one to two weeks prior to the test. The performance test will be job related and may include, but not limited to, the knowledge and abilities as outlined above. The performance exam will be administered in English only.

TEST EXEMPTION - If you have previously taken the Sacramento Fire Emergency Medical Technician exam within the past year of the final filing date of this posting, you may be considered exempt from taking the Sacramento Fire Emergency Medical Technician Exam.

The City of Sacramento’s Human Resources Department will verify applicant’s eligibility at the time of the final filing deadline of this job posting or upon the receipt of 250 applications; whichever occurs first.

5. Eligibility - Candidates who pass the performance test will be placed on an eligible list. The hiring department may contact those on the eligible list for an interview at any time during the life of the one-year list. Candidate’s eligibility expires year from the date of notification of a passing score for the Sacramento Fire Emergency Medical Technician examination. Candidates can take the examination at any time to maintain eligibility.

• If you are currently on an active eligible list for the Sacramento Fire Emergency Medical Technician classification, it is unnecessary to retake the examination.
• The eligible list is effective one year from the date of passing the examination for the Sacramento Fire Emergency Medical Technician.
• If you are hired from the eligible list you will no longer have active status on the eligible list per Civil Service Board Rule , 5.7(i). Applicants interested in maintaining their eligibility will need to take and pass the exam after their hire date.

6. Background Process & Medical Exam/Drug Test: If considered for appointment, candidates must complete and pass a background investigation, which includes but is not limited to, personal history, work history, reference checks, Live Scan/fingerprinting, and psychological test. Candidates must also pass a pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance, and alcohol test.

QUESTIONS:
For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process:

• For technical support between 6 AM - 5 PM PT, contact Live Applicant Support at [phone].
• Call the Human Resources Department at [phone]

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