Emergency Medical Technician
About The Position
THE CITY OF OCEANSIDE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. The City of Oceanside is accepting applications to fill current and future vacancies for Emergency Medical Technician. The City is seeking to fill part-time, extra-help positions and possibly full-time positions. Part-time positions are limited to 1,000 hours per fiscal year and are not eligible to receive benefits. Full-time positions will receive partial benefits. Employment duration for both positions is limited to 36 months. The part-time positions will receive only sick leave hours as per Assembly Bill (AB) 1522. These positions (full-time and part-time) are at-will positions.
Requirements
- Possess and maintain, as a condition of employment, a current State of California Class C Driver's License with an ambulance driver's certification (must be obtained prior to the completion of the Oceanside Fire Department EMT Academy)
- Possess and maintain, as a condition of employment, a current EMT certification as defined by the State of California Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA); or an EMT National Registry Certification (NREMT)
- Possess and maintain, as a condition of employment, a current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
- Possession of San Diego County EMT certification (As a condition of employment, candidates selected for hire must obtain this certification prior to completion of the Oceanside EMT Academy)
- Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade
- Candidates must attach copies of the required certifications to the application and submit it by the application deadline. Applications without copies of the required certifications will not be considered.
- Prospective employee will undergo, and must successfully pass, a background reference check (including fingerprinting) and a medical examination.
- Drug screening may be required.
Nice To Haves
- Six months of full-time field experience as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in a 911 system is highly desirable.
- Fire Academy completion is highly desirable.
Responsibilities
- Responds to medical emergencies
- Renders aid to injured parties
- Operates ambulances and other related medical equipment
- Participates in station, equipment and apparatus maintenance
- Attends training classes and drills
- Diagnoses medical problems and performs first-aid and resuscitator functions
- Other related duties as assigned
Benefits
- Part-time positions will receive only sick leave hours as per Assembly Bill (AB) 1522.
- Full-time positions will receive partial benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
