EMT

EMT

OPEN RECRUITMENT

DATE OPENED: September 28, 2021

FILING DEADLINE: Open until filled

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time and Part-Time

WORK LOCATION: Station to be determined

POSITION SUMMARY:

First Responder EMS as part of Butte County EMS is accepting applications from qualified candidates for the positions of Full-Time and Part-Time EMT. Under the supervision of a Paramedic, the EMT is an individual who is educated and trained in all aspects of pre-hospital basic life support; whose scope of practice is to provide basic life support in accordance with the standards prescribed by Title 22 of the Health and Safety Code, and who has a valid license pursuant to Title 22.

HOURS OF WORK:

Shift assignment – Work the schedule aligned with the shift they are assigned. Hours vary based on schedule and location. Personnel in Per Diem Status are required to work 20 hours per 2 week pay period.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential duties and responsibilities my include, but are not limited to the following:

• Respond as assigned to Emergency and non-Emergency calls for service.
• Assess patient status and communicate status to other team/staff members.
• Responsible for carrying out the mission of the Department and adherence to the organization’s values.
• Performs patient interventions, within the scope of practice and in accordance with regional policies and procedures, to treat patient problems or monitor for potential problems.
• Perform vehicle inventory/inspection within 2 hours of assigned shift start time.
• Maintains a working orientation of major streets and locations.
• Maintains appropriate radio communications with Dispatch Center and other agencies, utilizing clear text at all times.
• Participates in ambulance demonstrations to the general public, groups, or civic organizations.
• Performs station chores daily.
• Assures ambulance and equipment is cleaned at start of shift and kept clean during remainder of shift.
• Completes all paperwork during assigned shift, and in accordance with State Law and LEMSA requirements.
• Communicates with oncoming crews regarding issues specific to assigned station/vehicle.
• Monitor Safe Work Practices/Biohazard issues in the workplace.
• Foster improved relations between Butte EMS, area hospitals and allied agencies
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• 21 years of age
• High School Diploma or GED

1. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Certified Emergency Medical Technician
• Valid California Driver’s License
• Valid Ambulance Driver’s License 
• Valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate
• Valid CPR Card

1. LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Upon appointment: Will be a certified EMT, fulfilling all of the requirements of the EMT Job Description. Within 6 months of appointment: Will complete:

• ICS 100
• IS 700
• Hazmat FRO

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

POSITION REQUIRES GENERAL KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE WITH:

• English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Principles and practices of customer service.
• Emergency radio communications.
• Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations.
• California vehicular laws related to operation of ambulances.
• Emergency vehicle maintenance and safe operations including use of emergency medical equipment.
• Applicable federal, state and county regulations, practices and procedures.

POSITION REQUIRES THE ABILITY TO:

• Possess the skills, knowledge and experience needed to function in the business setting.
• Be knowledgeable in the operations of a medical transportation service, emergency and non-emergency, and be able to work in harmony with other departments.
• Able to handle stress, emotionally stable, and able to react competently in an emergency situation.
• Must possess and utilize interpersonal skills and leadership abilities so that the result is:
• Desired patient outcome
• Perceived patient and employee satisfaction
• Will have the ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment in the performance of tasks.
• Possess the knowledge of record keeping principles and procedures.
• Skilled in communicating clearly, concisely and effectively, both orally and written.
• Will meet the physical requirements necessary to perform assigned duties in a safe and effective manner for self and others.
• Willing to occasionally change working hours or work overtime.
• Willing to be On-Call for all Natural or Man-made Disasters.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Maintain physical condition, endurance and agility appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.

DRESS CODE / BEHAVIOR:

Incumbents will be neat, clean and well-groomed. Dress will be uniform standard as outlined in the company policy manual. A friendly, cordial attitude and willingness to cooperate with the public and coworkers will be foremost.