About the Role
<p style="text-align: justify"><img class="fr-fic fr-dib" src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/2162/jobpostings/image/emt.JPG" style="width: 600px; height: 400px"></p><p style="text-align: justify"><br></p><div style="text-align: center"><span style="color: rgba(223, 53, 12, 1)"><strong>PART TIME - NON-BENEFITED POSITIONS = $20.86 HOURLY RATE<br>FULL TIME - BENEFITED POSITIONS = $20.86 HOURLY RATE</strong></span></div><br><span style="color: rgba(223, 53, 12, 1)"><strong><u>EMT Full-time employees: </u></strong></span><br><span style="color: rgba(223, 53, 12, 1)"><strong>- May be assigned 12 or 24-hour shift schedules working on BLS and ALS ambulances.</strong></span><br><span style="color: rgba(223, 53, 12, 1)"><strong>- Will be subject to mandatory overtime as needed to ensure the continuous staffing of the Fire Department's ALS ambulances.</strong></span><br><br><em style="color: inherit; text-align: center; text-indent: 0"><span style="color: rgba(223, 53, 12, 1)"><strong><strong><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">This is a continuous recruitment and interviews may be scheduled at any time, so interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately.</span></strong></strong></span></em><span style="font-style: normal; text-align: center; text-indent: 0; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><strong><strong> Please do not submit multiple applications. Should you need to attach additional certifications or information, please contact Human Resources. </strong></strong></span><br><br>Under the general direction of a Fire Captain, EMTs respond to medical emergencies and other emergency and non-emergency situations; participate in training, prevention, inspection, education, and related activities to protect life and property; perform fire station and equipment maintenance; serve in specialized departmental roles as assigned; provide information and assistance to the public; and perform other related duties as required.Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: 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 on 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.All candidates for this classification must meet the following:<ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt"><li>18 years of age at the time of hire</li><li>Possess a high school diploma or equivalent</li><li>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</li><li>Possess a CA Class C Driver’s License</li><li>Ambulance driver’s certificate at time of hire</li><li>AHA, BLS, CPR certification or equivalent</li></ul><br><strong><u>Highly Desirable Qualifications:</u></strong><br>In addition to the minimum qualifications identified above, the following are considered highly desirable for this position, but not required:<br><ul><li>Minimum three-months paid work experience as an EMT on an ambulance or first responder assessment company</li><li>Employment experience working as an EMT on a Santee-Lakeside Emergency Medical Services (SLEMSA) transport unit</li><li>Any combination of education, experience, and training that demonstrates a professional desire to work as a firefighter / paramedic</li><li>Completion of a paramedic preparatory class through a recognized paramedic training program</li><li>Certification as a paramedic</li></ul><strong><u>Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities</u>: </strong><br>Knowledge of safe working practices and procedures; knowledge of San Diego County pre-hospital EMT policy, procedures and protocols; ability to appropriately document workplace activities using computers and electronic devices; knowledge of basic mathematics; knowledge of emergency medical treatment and CPR techniques; ability to follow orders and directions; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, emergency medical patients, hospital staff, the public and members of other agencies; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; ability to interpret and make effective decisions by correctly applying policies, procedures and technical knowledge in an emergency; ability to work independently; ability to work in stressful conditions; ability to safely operate vehicles; ability to manage multiple patient medical scenes; ability to physically perform the full range of duties of this classification.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). Employees hired after 10/28/92 shall be non-smokers and must remain non-smokers throughout their employment. Additionally, employees 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.<br> <br>The applicant(s) selected will be subject to a criminal history investigation through the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and a thorough background check. The applicant(s) selected will also be given a conditional offer of employment pending the outcome of a medical evaluation and drug test. Any applicant(s) who tests positive for illegal or non-prescribed medically beneficial drugs will not be hired. <br> <br>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.