Emergency Medical Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Possess a high school diploma or G.E.D.
• Three (3) years of emergency medical services experience within a private or fire-based emergency medical service agency.
• Must pass the FPAT and METs as part of the selection process.
• Maintain all Fire District required certifications (Colorado State EMT, BLS) and other training requirements.
• Must have completed a Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment approved EMT IV approval and basic EKG recognition courses.
• Possess strong communication skills, including but not limited to the preparation of clear, concise, and accurate written reports, ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at a level adequate to perform the position to include spelling, grammar, and punctuation skills and the ability to effectively present ideas and instructions.
• Strong public relations and customer service skills, to include interactions with other agencies, co-workers, and the public in both routine and emergency settings.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, supervisors, officials, and the public.
• Familiarity and proficiency in the use of Windows Operating Systems, Microsoft Office Systems, District records management software and other District software in relation to accounting and scheduling.
• Ability to perform mathematical computations at a sufficient level of skill to timely and satisfactorily perform duties of an EMT.
• Ability to work well under pressure and under stressful conditions.
• Possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license and an insurable driving record.
• Possess and maintain current knowledge of the streets and road systems of the Fire District.
• Possess and maintain District training on basic life support with assigned District equipment.
• Successfully complete the District’s EMS academy and EMT Field Training Officer (FTO) program within the specified amount of time.
• Earn and maintain Driver/Operator Utility certification within 12 months of entering a District approved Driver/Operator Utility course.
• Possess and maintain ICS-100, 200, 700, and 800 within 90 days of hire.
• Successfully complete any District assigned National Wildfire and Wildland Training courses on an annual basis, as required.
• Knowledge and understanding of the District’s rules, policies and procedures as they pertain to the Operations Division specifically and the District generally, including but not limited to the rules, policies and procedures contained in the District’s Administrative Procedures Manual and Standard Operating Guidelines.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, routine correspondence, and memos, and ability to write basic reports and correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to the public and other members of the organization.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of the District’s rules, policies, and procedures, as they pertain to the Operations Division specifically and the District generally, including but not limited to the rules, policies and procedures contained in the District’s Administrative Procedures Manual and Standard Operating Guidelines.
• Provide rescue and emergency medical technician basic life support at emergency scenes and as assigned for assistance to sick or injured persons treating them according to the Department guidelines, including the use of intravenous therapy, pharmacological therapy, and approved airway adjuncts.
• Assist in removal of victims from hazardous situations.
• Perform patient assessment and management of illness or injury to all patients. Examine patients to determine probable or possible injury or illness. Take and record all patient vital signs and advanced diagnostics per protocol. Communicate necessary findings to hospital emergency room personnel.
• Transfer, lift, and move patients while employing appropriate safety and lifting techniques.
• Complete patient care information and required documentation in compliance with all established Fire District procedures.
• Check all personal gear, assigned vehicles, equipment, and tools to ensure safe and effective operation.
• Respond to alarms of fire or other emergency, including laying, connecting, and using hose, and using fire extinguishers, bars, hooks, lines, pike poles, Halligans, saws, extrication tools and appliances, and other equipment safely, efficiently and in accordance with the District's rules, policies, procedures and Standard Operating Guidelines.
• May operate ambulance safely, efficiently and in accordance with the District's rules, policies, procedures and Standard Operating Guidelines.
• Maintain familiarity with maps and related streets and roads within the District's service area.
• Participate in all scheduled and assigned training classes and prevention activities.
• Develop and maintain positive, effective working relationships with District employees, volunteers, reserves, District residents, other governmental agencies and the community.
• Maintain positive and constructive written and oral communication skills at all times.
• Work well in a progressive, team-oriented environment.
• Provide excellent service to the community.
• Have a positive attitude and be a self-starter.
• Promote a positive, professional image of the District at all times.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Benefits

• Vacation
• Sick Leave
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• A robust pension plan through FPPA plus optional 457B and 457 ROTH plans
• 96 hours of paid holidays annually (Pro-rated based on academy completion)
• Education Reimbursement
• Post-Employment Health Plan (PEHP) and Flexible Spending Plans