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City of Carlsbad Emergency Medical Technician (Part Time) in Carlsbad, California
Emergency Medical Technician (Part Time)
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Emergency Medical Technician (Part Time)
Salary
$19.45 Hourly
Location
Carlsbad, CA
Job Type
Part-Time Hourly
Job Number
2024 - 02
Department
Fire
Opening Date
09/10/2024
Closing Date
10/11/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
Description
Benefits
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The Position
About Carlsbad
The City of Carlsbad is ideally situated in north San Diego County where a great climate, beautiful beaches, lagoons, and abundant open space combine with world-class resorts, well-planned neighborhoods, a diverse business sector, and a charming village atmosphere to create the ideal California experience. Carlsbad's 115,000 residents enjoy a healthy, outdoor lifestyle, appreciate high-quality community services, and want to protect their excellent quality of life. Carlsbad is known for its strong financial health, with a AAA credit rating and solid cash reserves.
DEI Statement
The City of Carlsbad embraces diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and recognizes the vital relationship of a culturally diverse, engaged work environment and innovative excellence. A diverse, equitable and inclusive work climate comprises personal experiences, values, and views shaped from differences of culture and circumstance. Our organization appreciates belonging, creativity, recognition and retention of its employees and is committed to hiring and developing motivated, productive and talented employees who provide services and enhance our quality of life. We work to embrace open and equitable access to opportunities for learning and development as our responsibility and goal.
The Department
The Fire Department's mission is to enhance the quality of life in our community by delivering exceptional services in safeguarding lives, property, and our environment. We measure our success in accomplishing our mission through customer surveys, comparative analysis operational effectiveness, and goal accomplishment.
The Position
Under supervision, the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) provides basic life support services to ill or injured persons in accordance with the policies established by the Department of Emergency Medical Services of San Diego County; operates and maintains ambulances, support vehicles, equipment, stations, and communication systems; attends classes and training; performs other duties as required.
This is an entry-level into Emergency Medical Services. The EMT/Ambulance Operator is a uniformed member of the EMS division of the Fire Department. This position supports and assists the roles of the Paramedic/Firefighter position and Fire Department personnel and any other assignments deemed necessary.
Assessment Center and Panel Interviews:
Week of November 4, 2024; dates to be determined
Key Responsibilities
Responds to medical emergencies
Assists Paramedic/Firefighter
Assists in the extrication of trapped persons
Performs primary and secondary physical assessment of ill or injured persons
Operates under San Diego County EMS Protocol
Provides emotional support to distressed persons
Assists with logistical needs on the fire ground while maintaining a safe distance from IDLH
Operates radio-telephone equipment and communicates medical information to base hospital medical personnel and others
Responds to and performs skilled tasks at the scenes of emergency calls including: medical assistance, hazards identification, public assistance, and service
Safely drives and operates ambulances, support vehicles, and equipment
Writes reports and maintains records
Maintains, inspects, repairs, and restocks emergency and support vehicles, equipment, radios, and safety equipment (PPE)
Participates in department physical fitness program
Participates in proficiency training to develop and maintain emergency skills
Assist in station and facilities maintenance and cleaning
Participates in and supports crew activities
Participates in and delivers crew training
Uses computers in performing required duties
Qualifications
Knowledge of:
Basic life support principles and procedures
San Diego County Emergency Medical system (EMS) regulations, protocols and procedures
Carlsbad Fire Department Operations, such as radio communications, Incident Command System (ICS), and emergency medical services
Federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and standards
Maintenance and repair of vehicles and equipment
Local geographical response factors
Correct English grammar, spelling, punctuation
Safety practices and procedures
Personal computer operating systems and software applications
Ability to:
React quickly and calmly to perform emergency medical techniques and procedures
Operate, maintain, inspect and repair vehicles, equipment, and communication systems
Clean and maintain fire station and grounds
Teach classes and participate in public education demonstrations and activities
Write comprehensive reports and maintain accurate records
Relate effectively to those contacted in the course of work
Learn local conditions, locations, and regulations
Operate computers
Understand and follow oral and written directions promptly and accurately
Perform Physically strenuous work and tasks
Experience & Education
High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Preferred:
Six months of experience working as an EMT-Basic in a prehospital system;
Previous Fire Explorer, Fire Cadet or public safety experience;
Firefighter 1 Accredited Academy;
Paramedic License
REQUIRED CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE:
Possession of a valid Class C California Driver’s License.
Current State of California EMT-B OR EMT-P license
Current San Diego County EMT-B OR EMT-P accreditation
If assigned to Emergency Operations, must obtain a current valid Ambulance certificate issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles by first day of assignment
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Maintain proper health and physical fitness required to perform all duties and responsibilities as described above. Must pass EMT physical ability and maintain physical fitness to perform job functions.
OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:
Must have willingness and ability to: work variable shifts and overtime as required; attend meeting and training activities, both on and off duty; work under possibly stressful conditions such as loud noises, crowds, in the presence of victims of death and dismemberment; work effectively as a team member of a company, battalion, department, special project group by following orders, consistently following through with duties/assignments and living harmoniously with co-workers; wear approved uniform
If properly certified and eligible under department requirements may provide EMT-P level assessment, skills, and treatment.
Classifications not in the classified service
01
Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent? (required)
Yes
No
02
Do you possess a valid Class C California Driver's License? (required)
Yes
No
03
Do you have a current State of California EMT-B OR EMT-P license and current San Diego County EMT-B OR EMT-P accreditation? (EMT-B required minimum)
Yes
No
04
If assigned to Emergency Operations, will you be able to obtain a current valid Ambulance certificate issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles by the first day of the assignment? (required)
Yes
No
05
Do you have six months of experience working as an EMT? (preferred)
Yes
No
06
Have you completed the Firefighter 1 Accredited Academy? (preferred)
Yes
No
07
Do you have a Paramedic License? (preferred)
Yes
No
08
Do you have previous Fire Explorer, Fire Cadet or public safety experience?
Yes
No
09
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, indicate with which Fire Department. If you answered "No", indicate n/a.
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Carlsbad, City of (CA)
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