Emergency Medical Technician, FT/Temp 56-Hour Pilot Position (Non-Safety, with benefits)

The City of Santee is seeking service-oriented individuals interested in establishing a rewarding and challenging career as EMTs with the Santee Fire Department!  The City has six (6) vacancies for full-time/temporary 56-hour pilot position EMTs (non-safety, with benefits).

  
EMTs in this classification will be assigned to a 24-hour shift schedule with a 56-hour work week, and will work alongside a paramedic partner on a fire department advanced life support (ALS) ambulance. Overtime compensation is paid for all hours worked beyond 40 hours in a Sunday – Saturday work week.  EMTs classified as 56-hour employees under this pilot program will be subject to mandatory overtime as needed to ensure the continuous staffing of the fire department’s ALS ambulances.

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Safely responding to fire, medical, and other emergency calls with an emergency response team; 
• Perform emergency medical patient assessment and treatment as indicated and necessary in accordance with San Diego County Emergency Medical Services Treatment Protocol/Policies for EMT level care; 
• Provide emergency medical care as needed with ALS fire companies and on the ALS ambulance, and assist in the maintenance and replenishment of medical equipment, medication, and supplies; 
• Maintain records and prepare written reports; 
• Obtain the required certifications to drive and operate staff vehicles and ambulances as required; 
• Assist in the maintenance of vehicles, and equipment, fire station, and grounds; 
• Attend drills, training and conferences; 
• Learn fire department rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and techniques; and 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
 
The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.
 
Knowledge of:

• Safe working practices and procedures;
• San Diego County pre-hospital EMT policy, procedures and protocols; 
• Basic mathematics; 
• Emergency medical treatment and CPR techniques.

Ability to:

• Appropriately document workplace activities using computers and electronic devices; 
• Follow orders and directions; 
• Interpret and make effective decisions by correctly applying policies, procedures and technical knowledge in an emergency;
• Work independently; 
• Work in stressful conditions; 
• Safely operate vehicles; 
• Manage multiple patient medical scenes; 
• Physically perform the full range of duties of this classification;
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, emergency medical patients, hospital staff, the public and members of other agencies.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:  Must be able to perform a wide range of physical duties to include: constant upward and downward flexion of neck, side-to-side turning of neck; simple grasping and repetitive use of hands to hold radios, equipment and property; fine finger dexterity to manipulate apparatus controls, computer keyboard and writing utensils; lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 10 lbs; frequent walking, standing, sitting, kneeling, climbing, balancing and squatting; bending and twisting at the waist; pushing, pulling and reaching above and below shoulder level; power grasping; walking on uneven ground; driving; lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds from below waist to above shoulder level; occasional running, crawling; lifting and carrying objects and persons weighing more than 100 lbs. with or without assistance.  Work is performed in a variety of weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, wind, dust, etc.) and in extremely hazardous situations such as, at heights, in confined spaces, at temperature extremes, around crowds, with loud noises, with limited visibility, in the presence of hazardous materials, in the presence of victims of death and/or dismemberment.All candidates for this classification must meet the following:

• 18 years of age at the time of hire
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Possess valid California EMT-B certification with accreditation in San Diego County at the time of hire, which must be maintained for the duration of their assignment
• Possess a CA Class C Driver’s License
• Possess an ambulance driver’s certificate at time of hire
• Possess an AHA, BLS, CPR certification or equivalent

Licenses and Certificates:  Candidates must possess a Class C California driver’s license by the date of hire and must have California EMT-B certification with accreditation in San Diego County at the time of hire (San Diego County EMT-B certification must be maintained throughout employment).

Highly Desirable Qualifications: 

• Previous work experience for a Fire Department that performs EMS transports
• Previous work experience as an EMT on a transporting ALS ambulance
• Completion of a paramedic preparatory class through a recognized paramedic training program
• Certification as a paramedic

Examination Process: Interested applicants must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire.  This is a continuous recruitment and interviews may be scheduled at any time, so interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately.  Candidates whose qualifications most closely meet the needs of the City will be invited to participate in the recruitment process for this position.  The recruitment process will consist of the following:  First Interviews (Zoom), and Chiefs Interviews (in person).  All notices regarding this recruitment will be sent electronically to the e-mail associated with your application.EMTs classified as 56-hour employees under this pilot program will be subject to mandatory overtime as needed to ensure the continuous staffing of the fire department’s ALS ambulances.

Santee fire personnel hired after 7/1/09 shall not smoke or use any tobacco products, either on or off-duty, while employed by the City of Santee.
   
The applicant(s) selected will be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment physical that includes a drug screen, a criminal history investigation through the California Department of Justice (DOJ), employment reference checks, and will be required to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States.  A waiver for reference and background information must be completed. 
   
City of Santee employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Salary : $19 - $23