Emergency Medical Technician

City of Dayton • Dayton, OH

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About The Position

Functions at the level of an Emergency Medical Technician according to the Ohio EMS Board Scope of Practice and within the constraints approved by the Dayton Fire Department Medical Director. Determines the nature and extent of illness or injury of the patient upon arrival at the scene and administers health care to victims until victims are delivered to a hospital emergency room. Assesses the extent of injury to entrapped patients and gives all possible emergency care and protection. Assists other rescue team members in removing the patient. Maintains medical supplies on the ambulance and makes sure the ambulance is in operating condition ready to transport patients. Performs station maintenance and house watch duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or (G.E.D.).
• Must be certified at time of appointment at least as a State of Ohio Emergency Medical Technician and maintain certification thereafter as a condition of employment. All certifications must be maintained to the standards of the Ohio Department of Public Safety's EMS Division, as a condition of employment.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license at time of appointment and maintain thereafter as a term and condition of continued employment.
• Must be able to successfully perform all tasks required as a State of Ohio Emergency Medical Technician.
• Vision without correction must be a minimum of 20/100 in each eye. Corrected, vision must be a minimum of 20/40 in each eye.
• Must be able to successfully pass Greater Miami Valley EMS Council (GMVEMSC) Standing Orders testing at the EMT level annually as a condition of continued employment.
• Applications must specifically address each of the minimum qualifications, directly showing how each is met.
• A background investigation and evidence of Employment Authorization and Identity is required prior to employment.
• All candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position, including current city employees seeking transfer, promotion, demotion, etc. into a classified position.
• Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a job-related medical examination including drug screen.
• Applicants offered employment with the City will be required to pass a nicotine screening.
• Newly hired employees must remain tobacco and nicotine free as a condition of continued employment.

Responsibilities

• Functions at the level of an Emergency Medical Technician according to the Ohio EMS Board Scope of Practice and within the constraints approved by the Dayton Fire Department Medical Director.
• Determines the nature and extent of illness or injury of the patient upon arrival at the scene and administers health care to victims until victims are delivered to a hospital emergency room.
• Assesses the extent of injury to entrapped patients and gives all possible emergency care and protection.
• Assists other rescue team members in removing the patient.
• Maintains medical supplies on the ambulance and makes sure the ambulance is in operating condition ready to transport patients.
• Performs station maintenance and house watch duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED