Emergency Medical Technician Part-Time

JOB SUMMARY

The Victoria Fire Department is searching for EMT Basic (Part-Time). The successful candidate responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for service, medical emergencies and other calls to protect life and property. Operates and maintains all necessary medical equipment to provide patient care. Participates in fire prevention, training, station and equipment maintenance activities. Responsible for safely driving and operating assigned apparatus to and from emergency scenes and participates as a member of a team in order to treat and transport patients.

The Victoria Fire Department strives to provide the highest possible level of service to everyone who lives in, works in or visits Victoria. Our highly trained and dedicated group of firefighters have a passion for helping others and pride themselves on providing our community with fire, medical and rescue services.

Our mission as the Victoria Fire Department is to Preserve Life and Property with a Dedicated and Caring Service.

This position is non-exempt. Hours worked cannot exceed 120/month or 1,000 hours/calendar year.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate heavy motor equipment and power-driven machinery at maximum operating efficiency consistent with needs, safety, and mechanical limitations of equipment such as stretchers and automatic CPR devices.
• Work cooperatively with other City employees and the public and conduct face-to-face interactions with customers and patients.
• Responsible for carrying trauma bags/cardiac monitor and/or other equipment weighing 20-50 pounds for short distances (up to 20 feet or more) to the emergency scene from the ambulance or fire truck.
• Tolerate extreme fluctuations in temperature while performing job duties.
• Work for long periods of time, requiring sustained physical activity and intense concentration.
• React and make critical decisions during emergency situations and display proper judgement.
• Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
• Perform duties requiring lifting and transporting patients from emergency scenes to ambulance/hospital. Includes use of backboard with straps and may require transporting patients from various heights.
• Performs training to understand apparatus limitations related to apparatus response.
• Identify critical incident scene safety factors and address them appropriately.
• Understand and operate the Incident Management System.
• Use personal protective clothing and equipment to prevent exposure to hazardous materials and infectious diseases.
• Observe or monitor people's behavior to assess patient condition; exercise judgement in stabilizing the victim when out of contact with the physician. Formal protocols (standing orders) may be established by medical command and must be followed by the EMT-B in these situations.
• Maintain proper records of EMS activities and create reports accurately and timely.
• Maintain physical fitness standards as established by the department.
• May be required to obtain EMT Advanced, Paramedic, Structural Firefighter, Wildland Firefighter Certifications, or other specialized training to meet the fire department’s needs.
• Perform additional primary duties and essential functions that may be identified by the Fire Chief or designee.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The employee must frequently lift and move up to 20-50 pounds and occasionally lift up to 150 pounds. The employee is required to climb greater than 10 feet, bend, or stoop repeatedly or continually over time. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, co-peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places; occasionally exposed to wet and humid conditions, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock and vibration. Possibility of severe injury or loss of life while providing medical services. The noise level is usually moderate.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Twenty-four hours of college preferred

• EMT experience preferred

• Valid Driver License
• Texas department of State Health Services (DSHS) EMT-Basic Certification
• Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) within timeline established by the department
• Driving record that meets City standards
• Paramedic Certification preferred

• Know the location of streets, hospitals, and associated medical facilities in the city along with medical protocols
• Know the rules and regulations of the fire department
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Operate mechanical and automative EMS equipment
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public