Emergency Medical Technician - Part Time

City of San Marcos•San Marcos, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The San Marcos Fire Department currently has open part-time Emergency Medical Technician positions available. Under direct supervision, responds to emergency medical calls, fire alarms, and other emergencies, and provides basic life support services to ill or injured persons in accordance with established policies. All EMT positions are on a regular 24-Hour shift schedule (40 regular hours plus additional hours worked at OT). Part-Time employees are permitted to work up to 999 hours per fiscal year (FY) and no more than an average of 20 hours per week, as budget allows.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age
Education equivalent to completion of high school
Valid California Class C Driver License
Candidates must submit a current DMV Driving Report
Valid EMT-I certification as defined by the State of California, Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA)
Must be accredited as an EMT-I in San Diego County by time of appointment.
Valid CPR Certificate/Card (minimum of healthcare provider)
Any EMT hired after July 1, 1992, shall be required to remain a nonsmoker throughout employment with the San Marcos Fire Department.
The EMT shall have no Federal or State felony convictions.
Must live within the Department residency boundary within one year of appointment.
Must reside in the local counties of San Diego, Riverside, Orange, and Los Angeles.

Nice To Haves

Six months E.M.T. experience preferred but not required.
Completion of State Fire Marshal Firefighter I Academy (348 hour or equivalent) preferred but not required.
Ambulance driver endorsement NOT required
If you currently have a SD County EMT Accreditation, please submit.

Responsibilities

Operates ambulances safely; transports patients in accordance with Department Policies and in accordance with San Diego County Emergency Medical Services Policies and Protocols.
Responds to emergency medical services (EMS) calls; responds to alarms involving fire, all types of accidents, hazardous materials, and life saving and rescue work; responds to non-emergency calls such as bed assists and lockouts.
Performs EMS skills as defined in the EMT scope of practice: provides a BLS assessment of medical problems and injuries; provides emergency medical care and treatment to ill or injured persons in accordance with Department Policies and San Diego County Emergency Medical Services Policies and Protocols.
Administers cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), emergency bandaging and splinting, and other medical procedures as directed by San Diego County EMS policies and protocols.
Prepares a variety of written reports and records; maintains medical information in a confidential manner.
Participates and supports the quality assurance/quality improvement program.
Cleans and maintains fire stations and grounds; washes, polishes and performs preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
Inspects and maintains fire hydrants.
Participates in drills and other department training activities.
Studies and keeps up-to-date on City geography, department rules, regulations, procedures and other training and job related material.
Makes pre-fire plan and special area response maps.
Presents programs and participates in departmental public relations program; demonstrates proper procedures and techniques to other employees as assigned.
Regularly operates the following: paramedic ambulance/rescue vehicle and related emergency medical equipment, radio/telephone equipment, personal protective equipment.
Occasionally operates the following: rescue and fire suppression miscellaneous tools.
Performs other related duties as required.