Salary: $18.19 - $24.38 Hourly
Location : Coronado, CA
Job Type: Non-Benefited/Part-Time
Job Number: 24-00025
Department: Fire Department
Division: Administration
Opening Date: 04/24/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
The Organization
The City of Coronado is Accepting Applications for
Emergency Medical Technician (Temporary)
The Department:
"To maintain a highly trained, professional organization providing excellent service to our community, region, state, and each other through Duty, Honor, Respect, and Family."
- Fire Department Mission Statement
The City of Coronado is seeking highly motivated and community-oriented individuals who desire a position in the fire service serving the City of Coronado and will uphold the department's mission statement. The eligibility list established from this recruitment will be used to fill any vacancies that may occur within the immediate future.
The Position
Under supervision, responds to emergency medical calls and provides basic life support services to ill or injured persons in accordance with the policies established by the Department of Emergency Medical Services of San Diego County; operates and maintains ambulances, support vehicles, equipment, stations, and communication systems; attends classes and training; performs other duties as required.
The following tasks are typical for positions in this classification. Any single position may not perform all of these tasks and/or may perform similar related tasks not listed here.

1. Responds to emergency medical services (EMS) calls; all types of accidents and responds to non-emergency calls.
2. Performs EMS skills as defined in the EMT scope of practice; provides a basic life support assessment of medical problems and injuries; renders emergency medical care and treatment to ill or injured persons in accordance with Department and San Diego County Emergency Medical Services Policies and Protocols.
3. Support and assist other Fire personnel as directed on medical calls.
4. Operates ambulances safely, transports patients in accordance with Department policies and in accordance with San Diego County Emergency Medical Services Policies and Protocols.
5. Prepares a variety of written reports and records such as controlled drug inventory, equipment and station logs, and EMS reports; maintains medical information in a confidential manner.
6. Administers cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), emergency bandaging and splinting, and other medical procedures as directed by the Base Station Hospital.
7. Assists in the maintenance and replenishment of medical equipment, medication, and supplies.
8. Participates in drills and other Department training activities.
9. Studies and keeps up to date on City geography, Department rules, regulations, procedures and other training and job-related materials.
10. Regularly operates the following: ambulance/rescue vehicle and related emergency medical equipment, radio/telephone equipment, personal protective equipment.
11. Performs other related duties as required.

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Minimum Requirements
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:

• Six months of full-time field experience as an Emergency Medical Technician is highly desirable, but not required.

Education/Training:

• Must be at least 18 years of age and have an education equivalent to completion of high school.

Licenses and Certificates:

• Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License with a safe driving record. Ambulance driver's endorsement NOT required.
• Possession of a valid certification as an EMT with the State of California is required at time of application and must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.
• Possession of a valid EMT accreditation with the County of San Diego EMS Office is required at time of appointment and must be maintained as a condition of employment.
• Possession of a valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.

Candidate Selection Process:
Application Review:
A completed City of Coronado employment application and resume must be received by the Human Resources Division. Applications will be received on the basis of relevant education, training, and experience. This recruitment will be open until filled. The first application review deadline will be May 10th.
Examination Process:
Applications will be reviewed on the basis of relevant education, training, and experience. Applicants considered most qualified will be contacted and invited to participate in an examination process consisting of an oral interview and skill assessment.
Candidate Selection:
The selected candidate will be issued a conditional offer, subject to the successful completion of background check and medical examination.
Additional Information:
All candidates who successfully obtain a passing score in each phase of the exam process will be placed on an eligibility list for a period of at least six (6) months. The City of Coronado participates in E-Verify, all new employees are required to submit verification of legal right to work in the United States. The City of Coronado is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Individuals with disabilities who will require reasonable accommodation in order to participate in any portion of the examination process may voluntarily request the
This is a non-benefited position.
SICK LEAVE
Part-time, Temporary, and Seasonal (PTS) Employees who work for 30 or more days within a year, will accrue paid sick leave in compliance with the Healthy Workplace, Healthy Families Act of 2014. Leave will accrue at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked beginning on the first day of employment. Sick leave may be used after the 90th day of employment and up to 40 hours in one year.
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The supplemental questionnaire is used to further evaluate your experience and education to determine your eligibility for this position. Please answer each question accurately and thoroughly. To be considered for this position, the experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on the "Work History/Experience" section of your Employment Application. Failure to complete the "Work History/Experience" section of the employment application will result in your application not being considered. Please do not refer your response to your resume. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications.

• I have read and acknowledge the instructions stated above.

02

Are you at least 18 years of age?

• Yes
• No

03

Which of the following best describes your highest level of education?

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Some College, but no degree
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree or Higher

04

Do you possess a valid EMT Certification in the State of California? (If you answered yes, proof of certification must be attached to your application).

• Yes
• No

05

Which of the following best describes your years of experience as an Emergency Medical Technician?

• Five (5) or more years of experience
• At least one (1) year but less than five (5) years of experience.
• Less than one (1) year of experience.
• I do not have any relevant experience as an EMT.

06

Do you possess a valid California Class C Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you possess a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification? (If you answered yes, proof of certification must be attached to your application).

• Yes
• No

Required Question