Paramedic Transport

City of Sierra Vista • Sierra Vista, AZ

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs a variety of Advanced Life Support emergency medical services (EMS) duties, primarily while responding to 911 emergency responses, and non-emergency local transports throughout the City of Sierra Vista and Fort Huachuca. City Crew – typically works a 48 hours on, 120 hours off schedule. Any hour worked over 40 in a week is overtime. Fort Huachuca Crew – typically rotates with city crews, but will also work a 48 hours on, 120 hours off schedule, or a 40 on, 120 off at Black Tower station. Any hour worked over 40 in a week is overtime. FLSA status: Non-Exempt. Essential functions included in the job description may include tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. The list of tasks is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Arizona Paramedic certification
• Healthcare provider CPR certification
• AHA ACLS certification (or equivalent)
• Valid Arizona driver's license
• Knowledge of first aid, CPR, and other basic emergency medical care techniques and methods
• Knowledge of advanced life support techniques, as required of a certified paramedic
• Knowledge of streets, addresses, and locations throughout the City of Sierra Vista and Fort Huachuca, with familiarity of neighboring communities and surrounding areas
• Knowledge of applicable state, federal, and local statutes, codes, and ordinances
• Knowledge of the use and purpose of a variety of specialized equipment, tools, and apparatus used in rescue and emergency medical situations
• Knowledge of pertinent OSHA laws, regulations, and requirements
• Skills in using a personal computer with basic office software, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation applications
• Skills in utilizing a computer, properly documents all patient encounters, treatments, and transport information
• Skills in safe and proper use of all specialized EMS equipment, vehicles, apparatus, and materials
• Skills in understanding and interpreting complex statutes, ordinances, regulations, and standards
• Skills in applying basic and/or advanced emergency medical assistance techniques
• Skills in working effectively in hazardous environments subject to infectious/contagious diseases, blood borne pathogens, personal injury, quickly changing priorities, and the ability to remain calm during emergency situations
• Skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other department EMS personnel, city staff, fire suppression staff, and the general public
• Skills in presenting complex subjects to a variety of audiences at an appropriate level of understanding geared for the listeners
• Skills in following oral instructions under stressful situations

Nice To Haves

• AHA PALS certification (or equivalent) required within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs general maintenance of fire and EMS stations along with other crew members
• Checks tools, equipment, supplies, and materials of each ambulance to ensure that all are in proper operating condition
• Responds to structure fires, hazardous materials, or special rescue incidents as medical provider
• Performs a variety of emergency medical activities at fire, accident, hazardous material, or other emergency situations as a certified emergency paramedic
• Initiates pre-hospital medical care to individuals
• Provides basic and advanced life support at emergency scenes
• Participates in public education/information events, such as station tours or group presentations
• Participates in regular training/drills

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all persons regardless of race, color, sex (to include lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, or transgendered (LGBT)), age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, or genetic information.
• Compliance with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in all employment activities.
• Compliance with the American's with Disabilities Act (ADA) and will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.
• Requests for reasonable accommodation during the recruitment or hiring process must be sent to the Human Resources Department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED