Fire Division ALS Techniciam EMT-I or EMT-P

City of Hampton•Hampton, VA

20d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a career about community. The City of Hampton is seeking a current Virginia Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) – Intermediate or Paramedic with at least one year of progressive EMS experience. The ideal candidate values integrity, trust, respect, accountability, creativity, collaboration, and customer service. Hampton is a vibrant waterfront community with a rich history and offers excellent benefits, career and professional development, tuition reimbursement, and flexible work opportunities. The Hampton Fire and Rescue Team is looking for individuals who are calm under pressure, enjoy a fast-paced work environment, possess a high level of diplomacy, tact, and confidentiality, are versatile and enthusiastic team players, and are passionate about providing excellent customer service with effective oral and written communication skills. The selected individual will administer emergency medical, basic, and advanced life support services in a 911 setting under the direction of the Operational Medical Doctor.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, supplemented by specialized courses/training equivalent to successful completion of the Virginia Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate or Paramedic Program with certification.
Minimum of one year of progressive EMS experience.
Must complete the Emergency Vehicle Operator’s course.
Must complete NIMS 100, 200, 700, and 800.
Must maintain current Virginia EMT-Intermediate (EMT-I) certification at a minimum.
Must possess and maintain current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification.
Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hampton’s criteria.
Must complete pre-employment background and drug testing screening, including, but not limited to, a polygraph examination, Department of Social Services, Office of EMS, and State Police.
Must participate in a physical fitness and/or work-performance evaluation when required.
Must complete an annual medical fitness-for-duty evaluation as required by the Department.

Nice To Haves

Virginia Paramedic certification is strongly preferred and is required to function independently as Attendant-in-Charge on ALS units per HDFR protocols.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Pediatric Education for Pre-hospital Professionals (PEPP) certification, when required.

Responsibilities

Respond to emergency medical calls and provide advanced pre-hospital patient care.
Assess patients, administer medications, perform advanced airway management, cardiac monitoring, IV/IO access, and other ALS interventions.
Safely transport patients and communicate patient information to receiving medical facilities.
Complete electronic patient care reports (ePCR) and maintain accurate documentation.
Operate ambulances and emergency response vehicles.
Maintain an inventory of medical equipment, supplies, medications, and controlled substances.
Clean, inspect, and ensure ambulances and equipment are operational.
Coordinate with fire, police, hospitals, and other public safety agencies during emergency incidents.
Assist with training EMS personnel and serve as a Field Training Officer when assigned.
Perform additional duties as assigned.