Paramedic

City Of Newton•Newton, KS

1d•$21 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Fire/EMS Acting Officer, Lieutenant, or Captain, the Firefighter EMT/A-EMT/Paramedic performs specialized work in fire prevention and suppression and provides life-support services according to the employee’s certification level. The role requires physical and mental abilities to address life-threatening problems. Firefighter/EMS professionals perform technical firefighting work, including combating, extinguishing, and preventing fires and saving lives and property. As prehospital EMS providers, they also treat and care for ill or injured people. Employees respond to fire, rescue, emergency medical, and other emergency calls; perform fireground and rescue activities; operate apparatus, ambulances, vehicles, and equipment; maintain department facilities and equipment; document their work; and attend fire and EMS training. They may be exposed to all weather conditions, bloodborne pathogens, toxic fumes, hazardous situations, and challenging terrain. The work requires considerable independent judgment when it is not possible to consult a superior. Employees are subject to call back on days off. No residency requirement is specified. Certification-level requirements and starting pay ranges are: - Firefighter/EMT: $20.54–$21.79 per hour. Kansas EMT certification is required; Firefighter 1 certification is required within one year of employment. A valid driver’s license is required, as is the ability to obtain a Non-Commercial Class B driver’s license within one year. A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent educational experience and EMT education from an accredited post-secondary institution are required; an associate’s degree is preferred. Employees may be required to attend a paramedic course if paramedic staffing falls below required levels. - Firefighter/A-EMT: $21.98–$23.32 per hour. Kansas Advanced EMT certification is required; Firefighter 1 certification is required within one year of employment. A valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain a Non-Commercial Class B driver’s license within one year are required. Two to three years of related experience and/or training are preferred. A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent educational experience and EMT-A education from an accredited post-secondary institution are required; an associate’s degree is preferred. - Firefighter/Paramedic: $25.16–$26.70 per hour. Kansas Certified Paramedic certification is required; Firefighter 1 certification is required within one year of employment. A valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain a Non-Commercial Class B driver’s license within one year are required. Two to three years of related experience and/or training are preferred. A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent educational experience and EMT-P education from an accredited post-secondary institution are required; an associate’s degree is preferred. The position requires thorough knowledge of emergency medical care, fire suppression, rescue techniques, and hazardous-materials handling; the ability to operate and maintain heavy apparatus and equipment; and strong writing and communication skills. Employees must solve patient-care problems within certification guidelines while minimizing loss of life and property damage. The job involves frequent interactions with patients, citizens, city and county departments, and allied health-care providers, and requires professionalism and the ability to work with others. Physical demands include occasional lifting up to 100 pounds, carrying loads, pushing and pulling, climbing stairs and ladders, kneeling or crouching, reaching, crawling, and running. Bending, forward reaching, sitting, standing, and walking are frequent. The position is classified as Very Heavy physical demand. This description is not all-inclusive; incumbents may be assigned other job-related duties.

Requirements

For Firefighter/EMT: Kansas EMT certification is required.
For Firefighter/EMT: Firefighter 1 certification is required within one year of employment.
For Firefighter/EMT: A valid driver’s license is required, and the employee must be able to obtain a Non-Commercial Class B driver’s license within one year of employment.
For Firefighter/EMT: A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent educational experience is required; EMT education from an accredited post-secondary institution is required.
For Firefighter/A-EMT: Kansas Advanced EMT certification is required.
For Firefighter/A-EMT: Firefighter 1 certification is required within one year of employment.
For Firefighter/A-EMT: A valid driver’s license is required, and the employee must be able to obtain a Non-Commercial Class B driver’s license within one year of employment.
For Firefighter/A-EMT: A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent educational experience is required; EMT-A education from an accredited post-secondary institution is required.
For Firefighter/Paramedic: Kansas Certified Paramedic certification is required.
For Firefighter/Paramedic: Firefighter 1 certification is required within one year of employment.
For Firefighter/Paramedic: A valid driver’s license is required, and the employee must be able to obtain a Non-Commercial Class B driver’s license within one year of employment.
For Firefighter/Paramedic: A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent educational experience is required; EMT-P education from an accredited post-secondary institution is required.
Thorough knowledge of emergency medical care, fire suppression methods, rescue techniques, and hazardous-materials handling.
Ability to operate and maintain heavy apparatus and equipment.
Good writing and communication skills for interacting with patients and preparing reports.
Ability to solve patient-care problems within certification guidelines and minimize life and property damage from fires.
Ability to act safely and accountably while serving patients, coworkers, and the public.
Ability to work professionally with patients, citizens, city and county departments, and allied health-care providers.
Ability to exercise considerable independent judgment when a superior cannot be consulted.
Ability to meet the described very heavy physical demands.

Nice To Haves

For Firefighter/EMT, an associate’s degree is preferred.
For Firefighter/A-EMT and Firefighter/Paramedic, two to three years of related experience and/or training are preferred.
For Firefighter/A-EMT and Firefighter/Paramedic, an associate’s degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Respond to fire alarms, rescue calls, emergency medical calls, and other emergency calls.
Perform fireground activities, including building evacuations, hydrant operations, search and rescue, interior and exterior fire attack, and rehabilitation activities.
Drive and operate firefighting apparatus, ambulances, vehicles, and equipment.
Provide prehospital care consistent with certification level, Kansas Board of EMS requirements, and local medical direction.
Perform general maintenance on fire department equipment and facilities.
Complete appropriate records and reports.
Attend fire and EMS drills and classes.
Be subject to call back on days off.
Participate in fire and EMS prevention programs.
Test hose and hydrants.
Maintain physical fitness and all required employment certifications.
Conduct home and building inspections and evaluate anticipated problems in the event of fires.
Direct and operate extrication equipment to remove victims from wreckage and entrapment.
Perform other duties as required to accomplish or enhance the departmental mission, including other assigned duties and tasks.
Direct patient-care activities of EMTs and assisting Paramedics as required at the A-EMT level.
Direct patient-care activities of EMTs, AEMTs, and assisting Paramedics as required at the Paramedic level.