emergency medical technician paramedic - , OR, United States - City of Ashland, OR

Description

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

This position responds to call for basic and advanced life support emergency medical services, during day to day operations, and mass casualty and man-made/natural disasters; performs inter-facility transports including treatment to scope; provides EMS standby at events and incidents, provides non-emergency medical treatment according to Standing Orders; operates Ashland Fire & Rescue (AF&R) vehicles, specialized equipment; assists in routine maintenance, cleaning, and inspection of AF&R vehicles, equipment, facilities; and may be responsible for project work.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERICS:

This is a single position classification, where the incumbent has the ability to communicate in written and oral mediums, has knowledge of EMS Procedures and equipment, is even tempered and able to respond appropriately and professionally to varied, potentially stressful situations, has the ability to professionally represent AF&R to the public, other agencies and organizations, and has integrity and dedication with ability to adhere to moral and ethical principles with unwavering dedication to purpose.

Essential Job Functions


ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
The duties listed below are only intended as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.

The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related and/or a logical assignment to the classification.

• Respond to medical emergency scenes and provide patient care functions including but not limited to; performing triage, gathering patient information, performing patient exams, formulating plans, rendering treatment consistent with care protocols, directing medical activities at multiple patient scenes, mass casualty incidents, or man-made/natural disasters.
• Provide EMS standby at events and incident, provide non-emergency medical treatment according to standing orders.
• Respond to non-emergency interfacility transport requests and provide continued patient care and treatment.
• Assist in the routine maintenance, cleaning, and inspection of Ashland Fire & Rescue's ambulances, equipment, and facilities.
• Respond appropriately and calmly to emergency situations and make good decisions based sound judgement, appropriately directing on-scene resources to deliver high quality EMS care.
• Prepare reports documenting accidents scenes and patient care and gathering billing information in a complete and accurate manner, using correct English, grammar, spelling and mathematics.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, understand and follow oral and written instructions, and appropriately carry out orders.
• Work under direct and indirect supervision of a physician advisor.
• Provides fire station tours and information to visitors; assists the public with questions and concerns.
• Maintains accurate, legible and complete records and reports as assigned by supervisor.
• Participates in voluntary and mandatory staffing callbacks, and mandatory trainings.
• Meets requirements of the State of Oregon to obtain and/or maintain Oregon Paramedic certification as required.
• Practices within the scope of practice approved by the physician advisor; maintains a current Oregon Paramedic license.
• Maintain a high level of physical fitness.
• Maintains a clean, professional appearance while maintaining a courteous, professional, and ethical behavior while working cooperatively with other members of the healthcare system, co-workers, and the public.
• Attends and participates in drills and training.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Required Minimum Qualifications


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:
Possession of a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.

The applicant must meet Ashland Fire & Rescue uniform and appearance standards and will be provided official department clothing during the period of employment.

Training will be provided in addition to working with experienced team members.


SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

License:
Possession of, or the ability to obtain and retain, an Oregon driver license within 30 days of employment.

Certification:

ICS 100, 200, 700 and OSHA equivalent HazMat Emergency Responder within (12) twelve months of employment; Must possess State of Oregon certified EMT-Paramedic; Current ACLS/PALS/CPR certification.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Associate Degree in Paramedicine, Fire Protection Technology or Fire Science.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Work required shift(s), including weekends, holidays and overtime as requested.
• Effectively provide customer service to the public and mutual aid partners.
• Work cooperatively with others and deal tactfully with the public.
• Handle high volume of emergency calls with tact and good judgement.
• Read, write legibly, and comprehend directions and instructions in English, both orally and in writing.
• Lift and carry heavy objects, as well as move and transport patients.
• Safely and effectively operate an emergency vehicle under normal and emergency response.
• Read maps and learn Ambulance Service Area (ASA) geography and street layout.
• Perform competently under pressure in stressful situations.
• Speak before groups and effectively present materials or information.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this classification.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The physical demands described here are a representation of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Aptitudes required for work of this nature are good physical stamina, endurance and body condition that would not be adversely affected by frequently having to walk, stand.
• Must be able to lift, drag, hoist, and carry different types of equipment and other objects.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position in a station/office environment or in the field, in emergency and non-emergency situations, where there are significant health and safety hazards.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk, sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Strenuous physical exertion may be necessary.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 200 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this classification.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the member works primarily in the apparatus bays, vehicles, and outdoor settings in all weather conditions, including temperatures extremes, during day and night.

Work is occasionally performed in emergency and stressful situations. Individuals are exposed to sirens and hazards associated with fires including smoke, noxious odors, fumes, chemicals, solvents, and oils.

The member occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, radiation, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in the office settings, moderate during daily work routines, and loud at emergency scenes.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.

The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the City and member and is subject to change by the City as the needs of the City and requirements of the job change.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Application and Selection Process

Pleaseapply ONLINE

A completed City application must be filed online with the Human Resources Department before the deadline shown above and may be supplemented with a resume of work experience.

Resumes are NOT accepted in lieu of a completed City application. Resumes received without a completed City application will not receive a response from the Human Resources Department.

Following a review of the applications, a limited number of the most highly qualified applicants may be invited via email to proceed further in the selection process.

Those not selected for interview will be notified in email (no phone calls please).

The applicant selected must provide, at the time of employment, appropriate documentation of citizenship, as required by the immigration and Naturalization Act of 1986.

Per Oregon Revised Statutes and , the City of Ashland grants preference in hiring and promotion of veterans and disabled veterans as defined by state law.

If you are eligible and wish to claim Veterans' preference points, please indicate so on your application. Please note that you need to submit documentation of your eligibility at the time of your application.

The City of Ashland is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, national origin or mental or physical disability unless based on a bonafide occupational qualification.

The City of Ashland will make reasonable accommodations for the disabled.

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation in the application or testing process MUST inform the Human Resources Department of the City of Ashland, in writing, no later than the final filing date as stated on the job bulletin.

Applicants needing such accommodations should document the request, including an explanation as to the type and extent of accommodations needed to participate in the selection process.