Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Non-Safety

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.

This is a continuous recruitment and interviews may be scheduled at any time, so interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately. Please do not submit multiple applications. Should you need to attach additional certifications or information, please contact Human Resources.

Your Responsibilities

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.

Minimum Qualifications

All candidates for this classification must meet the following:

• 18 years of age: at the time of hire
• High school diploma: or equivalent
• 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
• CA Class C Driver’s License:
• Ambulance driver’s certificate: at time of hire
• AHA, BLS, CPR certification: or equivalent

Highly Desirable Qualifications

In addition to the minimum qualifications identified above, the following are considered highly desirable for this position, but not required:

• 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.

Criminal History Investigation

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.

Disaster Service Workers

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.