Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
About The Position
The Queen Creek Fire & Medical Department is seeking dedicated professionals who are passionate about emergency transportation services and are committed to making a lasting impact in this vital field. While we admire aspirations in firefighting and provide those opportunities from time to time, we're specifically seeking individuals who envision their future within the realm of emergency medical care and transportation. The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is assigned to staff Queen Creek Fire and Medical Department ambulances. The EMT will respond to emergency medical and other incidents as dispatched and will work in concert with firefighters to provide emergency medical care to the sick and injured. In addition, the EMT will assist with facilitation of Telehealth or Crisis Intervention Team activities independent of firefighters.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire.
- Incumbents cannot be on the Office of Inspector General (OIG) list of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE).
- Possession of a valid Arizona driver’s license
- Possession of a current AZ EMT certification
- Possession of a current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
Nice To Haves
- Current AZ EMT Certification will be required of this position at the time of hire (i.e. an EMT certification through National Registry or through a state other than Arizona will not suffice).
Responsibilities
- Provide Emergency Medical Treatment and Transportation of patients in accordance with Arizona Law, AZDHS Regulations, Regional EMS protocols, and Medical Direction.
- Prepare patient care reports in a timely fashion, using the department’s ePCR software
- Drive and operate Fire and Medical Department vehicles
- Perform Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation; apply splints and other necessary immobilization equipment.
- Inventory and request medical supplies and medications as necessary
- Operate medical equipment as necessary including but not limited to cardiac monitoring equipment, ventilators, automated external defibrillators, and automated CPR devices
- Participate in community outreach and public safety events
- Participates with firefighting crews in performing non-firefighting related duties
- Operates as assigned within the incident command system
- Other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
