What are the responsibilities and job description for the EMT TRANSPORT CREWMEMBER position at City of Sierra Vista, AZ?
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Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Sierra Vista's policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the City's Drug Free Workplace Policy. All positions within the City are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity. The examination process may vary if determined necessary.
Definition & Essential Functions
Under general supervision, performs a variety of emergency medical services (EMS) duties, primarily while responding to 911 emergency responses, and non-emergency local transports throughout the City of Sierra Vista and Fort Huachuca.
This is a 40 hour per week position. Shift Scheduling will vary. Any hour worked over 40 hours per week will be overtime.
City Crew –typically works 48 hours on, 120 hours off schedule.
Fort Huachuca Crew – typically rotates with city crews, but will also work a 48 hours on, 120 hours off schedule, or a 40 hour on, 120 hour off schedule at Black Tower Station.
FLSA status: Non-Exempt.
Essential functions included in the job description may include tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. The list of tasks is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.
Tasks
- Performs general maintenance of fire station along with other crew members
- Checks tools, equipment, supplies, and materials of each ambulance to ensure that all are in proper operating condition
- Performs a variety of emergency medical activities at fire, accident, hazardous material, or other emergency situations as a certified emergency medical care technician EMCT
- Initiates pre-hospital medical care to individuals
- Provides basic life support and assists paramedic personnel, or provides advanced life support if certified as a paramedic, at emergency scenes
- Participates in public education/information events, such as station tours or group presentations
- Participates in regular training/drills
Knowledges, Skills & Other Characteristics
Knowledge of:
First aid, CPR, and other basic emergency medical care techniques and methods
Basic Life Support techniques, as required of an Basic Emergency Medical Technician.
Advanced life support techniques, as required of a certified paramedic
Streets, addresses, and locations throughout the city of Sierra Vista and Fort Huachuca, with familiarity of neighboring communities and surrounding areas
Applicable state, federal, and local statutes, codes, and ordinances
The use and purpose of a variety of specialized equipment, tools, and apparatus used in rescue and emergency medical situations
Pertinent OSHA laws, regulations, and requirements
Skills in:
Using a personal computer with basic office software, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation applications
Safe and proper use of all specialized EMS equipment, vehicles, apparatus, and materials
Understanding and interpreting complex statues, ordinances, regulations, and standards
Applying basic and/or advanced emergency medical assistance techniques
Working effectively in hazardous environments subject to infectious/contagious diseases, blood borne pathogens, personal injury, quickly changing priorities, and the ability to remain calm during emergency situations
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other department EMS personnel, City staff, fire suppression staff, and the general public
Presenting complex subjects to a variety of audiences at an appropriate level of understanding geared for the listeners
Following oral instructions under stressful situation
Qualifications
High school diploma, or equivalent
Arizona EMCT certifications
Healthcare provider CPR certification
Valid Arizona driver's license.
Additional Info:
The City of Sierra Vista complies with the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA) and will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. Requests for reasonable accommodation during the recruitment or hiring process must be sent to the Human Resources Department.
The City of Sierra Vista offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes but is not limited to:
Medical Insurance City pays 100% of the health plan premium for employees.
Dental Insurance City pays 100% of the dental plan premium for employees.
Short-Term Disability City pays 100% of the short-term disability plan premium for employees.
Life Insurance City provides $50,000 in term life insurance with up to $250,000 in additional insurance available for purchase by the employee.
Other Benefits City offers vision insurance, AFLAC, Legal Shield, education assistance, and health club membership discount.
Retirement City of Sierra Vista participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS); a defined benefit plan. Mandatory employee contribution rate is currently 12.41%.
Police and Fire personnel participate in the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS). Mandatory employee contribution rate range is currently 7.65% - 11.65% depending on eligible tier with PSPRS.
All employees are eligible to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation plan.
Vacation Employees earn twelve vacation days per year, available for use after six months, with increases to accrual rates in five-year service increments.
Additional Time Off/Sick Leave Employees earn twelve paid sick days per year for use after one month.
Holidays Employees are provided twelve paid holidays per year.
Salary : $50,000 - $250,000
