Non-Safety Paramedic

City of Selma•Selma, CA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Thank you for your interest in our Non-Safety Paramedic position. We look forward to the opportunity to consider you as an applicant. The City of Selma is a vibrant and steadily growing community with a population of nearly 25,000 and is situated in the heart of California’s Central Valley. The City provides a full-range of services to our citizens. To be considered for this outstanding career opportunity applicants must submit an application with detailed information in each section of the application: Education, Work Experience, Certificates and Licenses, and Skills. Resumes may be attached but will not be accepted in lieu of a complete, detailed application. FAILURE TO ATTACH REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION TO YOUR APPLICATION WILL RESULT IN AN AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION. PURPOSE Under general supervision, responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for service and provides medical responses including Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Life Support (ALS) emergency medical care, and medical transports to hospitals or other emergency care facilities; participates in community risk reduction and public education activities; and performs related duties as assigned. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The classification of Paramedic is an advanced journey-level class within the Fire Department Emergency Medical Services Division. Incumbents in this class are non-firefighters. When in the field, incumbents in this class may receive direction from the respective Company Officer however, incumbents are expected to perform the full range of Paramedic emergency medical assistance duties as specified by Central California Emergency Medical Services Agency (CCEMSA) and Selma Fire Department policies, procedures, and protocols. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED? Incumbents work under general supervision and incumbent’s assignments, work methods, and sequence of steps are outlined or explained in general terms within scope of practice. Employees are expected to apply learned theory and use own judgement. Work review is not constant however, incumbents are expected to ensure compliance. Employees in this class typically report to the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Supervisor.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or possession of GED.
Possession and maintenance of a valid Class C California Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record
Possession of a valid Healthcare Provider CPR certification
Possession of Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Ability to obtain a valid CCEMSA EMT Certification or Paramedic License within thirty (30) days of appointment.
Possession of a current State of California Paramedic License
California Ambulance Driver Certificate

Nice To Haves

The equivalent of two (2) years of experience as a Paramedic is highly desirable, but not required.

Responsibilities

Administer Advance Life Support services to sick and injured persons in the pre-hospital and inter-facility setting.
Assesses nature and extent of illness or injuries to establish and prioritize medical procedures to be followed.
Performs advance airway management and administers oral, sublingual, and inhaled medications in accordance with provisions of Central California Emergency Medical Services Agency policies and procedures.
Initiates intravenous access to administer medications or fluids.
Operates ambulance and transports sick and injured persons to acute receiving and extended care facilities.
Studies and reviews Fire Department rules, regulations, and procedures.
Maintains medical information in a confidential manner subject to the Healthy Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Supports and assists other fire and medical personnel as directed in delivering medical care.
Conducts and participates in the department’s public education programs and training division.
Performs related duties as assigned.