Emergency Medical Technician I

City of Vista•Vista, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) responds to emergency medical calls and other emergencies and provides basic life support services to ill or injured persons in accordance with established policies and procedures. The Vista Fire Rescue maintains three (3) EMT work schedules as follows: Full-time: These positions are benefitted and work a 56-hour a week rotating schedule. Part-time: These positions are benefitted and work a 24-hour a week rotating schedule. Part-time/Float: These positions are temporary, paid an hourly rate, and work as needed. An individual may only serve 6,240 (the hourly equivalent of 36 months) in total in this classification. Paid leave hours count towards this total, but overtime hours do not. EMT's are typically hired as Floats and promoted to regular positions as they become available.

Requirements

Any combination of training, education and experience which demonstrates an ability to perform the duties of the position is qualifying.
A high school diploma, or equivalent
Six (6) months of full-time field experience as an Emergency Medical Technician either driving an ambulance or employment as an EMT with a fire department is preferred.
A current State of California Class C driver’s license with an ambulance driver’s endorsement
A current EMT-I certification as defined by the State of California Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA)
Accreditation as an EMT in the County of San Diego
A current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
Knowledge of first aid methods
A basic understanding of fire-based Emergency Medical Services (EMS) delivery system
Knowledge of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Knowledge of EMT scope of practice
Knowledge of EMS procedures and equipment
Knowledge of English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation
Knowledge of principles and practices of customer service
Ability to perform EMT duties and maintain EMT certification
Ability to perform competently under extreme pressure and in stressful situations
Ability to understand and act in accordance with departmental polices, rules, instructions and written material
Ability to retain presence of mind in emergency situations
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions
Ability to establish effective working relationships with staff and the general public
Ability to maintain physical endurance and agility
Ability to make accurate observations and rapid judgements
Ability to demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the community