Paramedic

City Of Newton•Newton, KS

12h•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 skills according to certification level. The position requires physical and mental abilities to resolve life-threatening problems. Firefighter/EMS professionals combat, extinguish, and prevent fires; protect life and property; and provide prehospital treatment and care to ill or injured people. Depending on the scene, work may involve rough wooded terrain and steep ravines, exposure to all weather conditions, bloodborne pathogens, toxic fumes, and hazardous situations. The role requires independent judgment and action when a superior cannot be consulted. The position may require performing additional job-related responsibilities and tasks beyond those listed.

Requirements

Kansas EMT certification is required for the Firefighter/EMT level.
Firefighter 1 certification is required within one year of employment for the Firefighter/EMT level.
Kansas Advanced EMT certification and Firefighter 1 certification (within one year of employment) are required for the Firefighter/A-EMT level.
Kansas Certified Paramedic and Firefighter 1 certification (within one year of employment) are required for the Firefighter/Paramedic level.
A valid driver's license is required at all certification levels.
Must be able to obtain a Non-Commercial Class B driver's license within one year of employment.
A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent educational experience is required.
EMT, EMT-A, or EMT-P, as applicable to the certification level, from an accredited post-secondary institution is required.
Thorough knowledge of emergency medical care, fire suppression methods, rescue techniques, and handling hazardous materials.
Ability to operate and maintain heavy apparatus and equipment.
Good writing and communication skills for interacting with patients and preparing response reports.
Ability to solve patient-care problems within certification guidelines and minimize life and property damage due to fire.
Ability to work with patients, citizens, city and county departments, and other allied health care providers while maintaining professionalism.
Ability to perform duties safely for oneself, coworkers, patients, and the public.
Firefighter/A-EMT and Firefighter/Paramedic positions require major decision-making in patient-care activities, with duties following prescribed policies and procedures.
The Firefighter/EMT position may require decision-making about appropriate methods and techniques for fire, EMS, and rescue activities.
The position has no residency requirement.
Physical demands include occasional lifting up to 100 lbs. floor to knuckle, lifting up to 40 lbs. floor to overhead, carrying up to 100 lbs. for 10 feet, carrying up to 25 lbs. in each hand for 100 feet, vertical pull force up to 80 lbs., vertical push force up to 60 lbs., horizontal pull force up to 175 lbs., horizontal push/pull force up to 75 lbs., and grip force up to 90 lbs.; occasional stair and ladder climbing, kneeling or crouching, overhead reaching, crawling, and running; frequent bending, forward reaching, sitting, standing, and walking.
The job is classified as PDC Level: Very Heavy.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree preferred for all certification levels.
Two to three years of related experience and/or training preferred for the Firefighter/A-EMT and Firefighter/Paramedic levels.

Responsibilities

Respond to fire alarms, rescue calls, emergency medical calls, and other emergency calls.
Perform fire-ground activities, building evacuations, hydrant operations, search and rescue, interior and exterior fire attacks, and rehabilitation activities.
Drive and operate firefighting apparatus, ambulances, vehicles, and equipment.
Provide prehospital care commensurate with certification level, as defined by the Kansas Board of EMS and local medical direction.
Maintain fire department equipment and facilities.
Complete appropriate records and reports.
Attend drills and classes for fire and EMS training.
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 develop general evaluations of anticipated fire-related problems.
Direct and operate extrication equipment to remove victims from wreckage and entrapment.
Perform other duties and tasks as assigned to accomplish or enhance the departmental mission.
For Firefighter/A-EMT, direct patient-care activities of EMTs and assisting Paramedics as required.
For Firefighter/Paramedic, direct patient-care activities of EMTs, AEMTs, and assisting Paramedics as required.