Ambulance Operator (Part-time)

City of Arcadia•Arcadia, CA

23h

About The Position

The City of Arcadia Fire Department is seeking compassionate, driven, team-oriented, and technically capable Ambulance Operators to provide basic medical care and transport for ill and injured people as Emergency Medical Technicians. Under general supervision, the position responds to emergency medical calls, renders first aid and lifesaving techniques, and operates emergency vehicles to and from incidents and during patient transport. The role includes required didactic and clinical continuing education and participation in fire department training activities. This is a non-safety/non-firefighter position that works under the supervision of a Fire Captain and the overall direction of an EMS Coordinator. Ambulance Operators provide emergency medical transport services and perform basic life support within EMT scope and applicable Los Angeles County Department of Health Services protocols. They also maintain response records, ambulance supplies and equipment, and station cleanliness, and assist the public during emergency calls and public information activities. The position requires responding effectively in stressful, difficult, and hazardous environments; safely transporting patients; operating vehicles and equipment; and maintaining the physical fitness necessary for the work. Essential duties may involve shift work, on-call and standby availability, travel to different sites, and exposure to varied environmental and occupational hazards.

Requirements

Education equivalent to completion of high school, supplemented by college-level coursework and/or specialized training in basic life support.
American Heart Association First Aid and CPR certification.
Valid California Class C driver's license and satisfactory driving record; license must be maintained.
DMV ambulance endorsement before the date of hire.
California EMT-B license before the date of hire.
National Incident Management System (NIMS) IS 700.
Incident Command System (ICS) 100 and 200.
Ability to provide emergency medical services within the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services Basic Life Support scope of practice.
Ability to assess patient conditions and render emergency medical care, including administration of emergency medications.
Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and fire emergency response equipment, including communications equipment.
Ability to use modern office equipment and technology, including handheld electronic devices for electronic care reporting.
Knowledge of basic emergency medical procedures, vital signs, area hospitals and transport destinations, medical emergency symptoms and responses, first aid, CPR, record keeping, inventory management, relevant laws and regulations, and safe driving practices.
Ability to respond quickly to changing and stressful emergency situations, exercise sound judgment, follow oral and written directions, and communicate clearly in writing and orally.
Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with people encountered in the course of work.
Ability to perform physical tasks including sitting, standing, walking, running, kneeling, crouching, stooping, squatting, crawling, twisting, climbing, and lifting up to 125 pounds.
Ability to work in hazardous emergency conditions and environments and to travel to different sites and locations.
Availability for shift work, on-call, and standby.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from a 240-hour California Fire Academy or equivalent is highly desired.

Responsibilities

Provide basic life support within EMT scope to sick, injured, or convalescent people at emergency scenes and while transporting them to hospitals or other medical facilities.
Perform basic life support procedures including hemorrhage control, treatment for shock, CPR, airway maintenance, fracture stabilization, pain control, and other EMT-B-level procedures.
Record patient condition, history, treatments, vital signs, scene observations, and other incident information; maintain a daily response log.
Follow established basic life support medical protocols and applicable federal, state, county, and city laws, regulations, and guidelines, including HIPAA.
Communicate patient information to physicians or their designees by radio, cell phone transmission, or direct contact.
Bandage, lift, and safely transport patients; assist paramedics as directed.
Operate City-owned ambulances and other department vehicles safely when responding to emergencies and transporting patients.
Maintain and inspect ambulance supplies, equipment, and vehicles; conduct daily readiness checks, clean and service equipment, and perform routine vehicle maintenance.
Attend and complete department and hospital training sessions, drills, continuing education, and advanced training.
Participate in fire department drills and training activities, including training that may cover emergency medical care, firefighting techniques, and proper use of equipment and tools.
Respond to emergency calls involving illness, urgent situations, and medical incidents; assess patient needs and administer first aid until relieved by appropriate medical personnel.
Respond to public complaints and requests for information, participate in public information activities, and conduct station tours.
Read electronic and incident maps, follow directions, quickly recognize street names and addresses, and navigate business districts.
Assist with station and grounds maintenance, station and equipment cleanup, and other assignments as directed.
Perform related duties and responsibilities assigned by a supervisor.