Paramedic

City of Folsom•Folsom, CA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Folsom is currently recruiting for seven (7) Paramedics to join the Folsom Fire Department. As a member of the Folsom Fire Department Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Division and under direction of assigned Fire Captain, the Paramedic responds to a variety of emergency and non-emergency calls for service and provides medical responses including Basic Life Support (BLS), Advance Life Support (ALS), medical transport, and performs other related activities in the community as required. Provides basic and advanced medical care; ambulance transport services to hospitals or other emergency care facilities; participates in community risk reduction and public education activities. The non-firefighter position of Folsom Fire Paramedic is an advanced journey-level classification. The Folsom Fire Paramedic may receive direction from the respective company officers in the Fire Suppression Division and/or other officers when in the field. Incumbents are expected to perform the full range of Paramedic emergency medical assistance duties. The classification is distinguished from Firefighter in that the latter combats, extinguishes, and prevents fires. This classification is distinguished from the Folsom Fire Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in that the latter performs the Basic Life Support duties.

Requirements

Modern principles, practices, and procedures of emergency medical care/emergency medical services.
Principles of emergency ambulance and transportation procedures including first aid, resuscitator, and gurney operations.
Medical terminology and documentation.
Functions, characteristics, and proper use and maintenance of medical equipment and supplies.
Current laws and regulations pertaining to emergency medical services and safety.
Folsom City geography, streets, and buildings
Operation of EMS vehicles and other equipment, including radios
Safe emergency work practices
Essential Incident Command System (ICS) principles
Medical resources
Make critical decisions that impact the safety, well-being, or life of patients in stressful and chaotic situations.
Make accurate observations and exercise independent judgment in determining appropriate actions to take during emergency response activities and performing program area activities or duties as assigned.
Deal tactfully and effectively with the public; demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the community.
Safely and properly transport patients during ambulance transport.
Understand and learn emergency medical information from oral and written sources.
Complete electronic documentation for each patient encounter in a complete, competent, and timely manner; expected to protect the privacy of all patient information in accordance with department privacy policies, procedures, and practices as required by federal and state law, and in accordance with general principles of professionalism as a healthcare provider.
Report, without fear of retaliation, any concerns regarding policies and procedures on patient privacy and any observed practices in violation of those policies through the chain of command.
Understand and apply mechanical diagrams and concepts.
Read electronic and incident maps; follow map directions.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; contribute to successful team efforts; promote the department’s mission, vision, and value statements.
Communicate clearly and concisely with others, both verbally and in writing.
Operate a vehicle safely and legally.
Operate radio and other communication equipment.
High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
No Experience required; but previous field experience as an EMT is desirable.
Possession of a valid California or National Registry Paramedic License (EMT-P) by time of application.
Possess and maintain valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support; Pediatric Advanced Life Support and/or HANDTEVY; and CPR certification by time of application.
Must obtain and maintain local accreditation through the Sacramento County Emergency Medical Services Agency (SCEMSA) within three months of appointment.
Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application.
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License by time of application.
If considered for appointment, candidates must pass pre-employment medical examination and drug test; a background investigation, which may include a criminal history check, fingerprinting, psychology exam, credit check and drug use history.
Work in this classification requires wearing respiratory protective equipment at times. When assigned to such work, facial hair must be shaven when it interferes with the safe fitting of respiratory protective equipment.
Work for long periods of time, requiring sustained physical activities and intense concentration under stressful conditions; in the performance of job duties, the employee is required to lift, drag, carry, and/or move 100 pounds or more; sit, stand, walk, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, or crawl; talk and hear; use hands and fingers, handle or operate objects, controls, or tools; reach with hands and arms; and smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Manual dexterity and coordination are required to perform the work, including operating equipment such as computer keyboards and telephones. Incumbents may be required to work outdoors in all weather conditions; around loud siren noise; and moving vehicles. This position’s responsibilities will work around fires, chemicals, pesticides, blood, and other potentially toxic exposures. Incumbents may be subject to stressful situations and work unusual and prolonged hours during emergencies, including multi-week mutual aid assignments.

Nice To Haves

previous field experience as an EMT is desirable.

Responsibilities

Respond to BLS and ALS medical responses and provide emergency medical care and transportation.
Participates in the delivery of emergency and non-emergency medical and health care.
Provide emergency care in accordance with the provisions of Sacramento County EMS policies and procedures.
Perform job duties in compliance with department operating procedures and city, county, state and federal laws and ordinances.
Supports and assists other fire and medical personnel as directed in delivering medical care.
Operate ambulance to transport patients and staff to/from medical facilities in a safe and timely manner.
Inspecting and documenting inventory of controlled medications carried on the ambulance.
Documents and completes all reports such as pre-hospital patient care reports and incident reports.
Maintain medical information in a confidential manner subject to the Healthy Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Rescue people from danger and administer medical aid as necessary.
Perform routine housekeeping duties at a fire station, such as mowing grass, making beds, cleaning walls, washing windows, and sweeping floors.
Promote fire safety, burn prevention and other public education among public contacts.
Perform support functions such as restocking and inventory maintenance of supplies and equipment, cleaning equipment, and transporting equipment.
Perform decontamination procedures in compliance with Cal OSHA regulations.
Perform related duties as assigned.