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PARAMEDIC / SACRAMENTO METROPOLITAN FIRE DISTRICT (CA)
Sacramento Metropolitan Fire Dist. (CA) is accepting apps for PARAMEDIC. Until CLOSING DATE: Continuous. Salary $17.71 – $19.51 Hourly. For details about this career and over 3,500 other fire departments looking to hire firefighters Join FireCareers.com today… Fill out your PROFILE and get access to thousands of career firefighter recruitment’s across the Country. FREE 7 Day Pass
Sacramento Metro Fire (CA)
is accepting applications for:
PARAMEDIC
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OPENING DATE: 07/01/16 CLOSING DATE: Continuous THE POSITION Under direction of the assigned EMS Captain/Supervisor, provides ambulance transport services as a member of the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District (District) Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Division. The non-firefighter position of Paramedic (EMT-P) works under the direct supervision of the EMS assigned Captain in conjunction with other District Staff and the overall direction of the Operations Division. The primary responsibility of the EMT-P is to provide Advanced Life Support (ALS) care and transport of patients as a component of the Sacramento County 911 EMS System. An EMT-P is required to be able to make critical decisions that impact the safety, well being, or life of patients and members of the District in stressful situations. The EMT-P is expected to execute sound judgment that demonstrates the highest of ethical and moral standards in the performance of job duties and other situations with and without explicit direction. The Single Role Paramedic is a three (3) year limited term position. The term of employment may be extended as necessary at the discretion of the Fire Chief. The Paramedic position is expected to transition into the Firefighter/Paramedic position within the three (3) year term. Employees transitioning into the rank of Firefighter/Paramedic must possess (a) Paramedic License accredited in Sacramento County and in good standing with the District, (b) Six month appraisal with satisfactory scores as a Paramedic, (c) CPAT card that is valid within 12 months of the final filing date for Firefighter/Paramedic as determined by the District, (d) receive a passing score in an interview process.EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position; it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.
The incumbent will be required to perform a full range of EMS skills and services, including but not limited to:
1. Operate District owned ambulances and other District vehicles as directed, including driving to and from medical emergencies as part of the ambulance transportation team.
2. A licensed Paramedic is authorized to do any of the following procedures utilizing both BLS and ALS level skills during training, while at the scene of an emergency, or during patient care, but is not limited to:
A. Evaluate the ill and injured and document findings and actions on a patient care report
B. Render both basic and advance life support, rescue and first aid to patients
C. Obtain and document diagnostic signs including but not limited to temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates, level of consciousness, pupil status and electrocardiogram interpretations
D. Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation, including the use of mechanical adjuncts to advanced cardiopulmonary resuscitation and both manual difibrillators and automated external defibrillators (AED)
E. Use the following adjunctive airway breathing aids:
1. Oropharyngeal airway; nasopharyngeal airway; 2. Advanced airways to include Supraglottic and endotracheal intubation 3. Waveform capnography 4. Suction devices; 5. Basic and advanced oxygen delivery devices; and 6. Manual and mechanical ventilating devices designed for pre-hospital use. G. Provide initial pre-hospital emergency care of trauma H. Perform basic field triage I. Transport patients J. Manage patients within their scope of practice K. Administration of emergency medications per Sacramento County EMS Protocols L. Lifting patients into ambulances on a gurney M. Contact and obtain direction from base hospitals regarding patient care 3. Cleans and decontaminates equipment including but not limited to, ambulances and EMS equipment.
4. Collection and documentation of patient billing information per District policy.
5. Maintains and restocks inventory of ambulance and station EMS supplies through logistics orders.
6. Performs preventative maintenance inspections (PMI) on assigned apparatus.
7. Follows all Federal, State, County, Local, and District laws, regulations, protocols, and policies including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
8. Attend and successfully complete District and hospital training sessions and drills.
9. Participates in overseeing operational readiness and cleanliness of apparatus and equipment.
10. Performs other duties as directed by District Staff in accordance with the EMS Division.
TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS
AGE: Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
EDUCATION:
1. High School Diploma or equivalent.
2. Possession of and ability to maintain a current non-probationary California EMT-P License with a current CPR card. National Registry Cards will not be accepted.
3. Must be accredited as an EMT-P by the Sacramento County Emergency Medical Agency prior to completion of academy.
EXPERIENCE: Work experience on a transporting ambulance is highly desirable. LICENSE: Possession of and ability to maintain a current valid California Driver’s License, Class C, is a condition of employment BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: Candidates offered formal employment must be successful in all examination phases, including passing the District’s background investigation to include a criminal history check, DMV verification, credit history review, truth verification examination, psychological examination, physical examination, and a drug screening. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION BENEFITS: The District offers a wide variety of programs covering health and dental insurance, life insurance, PERS Safety retirement (2.7% @ 57 for PEPRA Members, or 3% @ 50 for Classic Members), sick leave, vacation leave, and 457 deferred compensation. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: The application filing period opens Thursday, December 8, 2016 and will be a continuous recruitment to fill open positions as necessary. Applications must be completed online, paper applications will not be accepted. Interested applicants must apply online at the District’s website, www.metrofire.ca.gov. If you are unable to access the internet, computers will be available at 10545 Armstrong Ave, Suite 200, Mather, CA 95655, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. You can also visit your local library for free internet access. ONLINE APPLICATIONS: You must attach a copy of your non-probationary CA Paramedic License and CPR card to the online application. National Registry Cards will not be accepted. Please do not attach any other supporting documentation other than the Paramedic License and CPR card. If you are unable to scan your supporting documents, you may mail in your documentation to 10545 Armstrong Ave, Suite 200, Mather, CA, 95655, or fax to 916-859-3728.
Answer all questions and furnish all information requested on the application. Although a resume may be submitted along with your application, it will not be accepted as a substitute for any of the required application documents or question responses. In summary, do not write “see resume” in lieu of answering any question. Incomplete applications will be automatically disqualified. No exceptions. Application results and all correspondence will be e-mailed so please provide a vaild e-mail address on the online application.
SELECTION PROCESS: Panel Oral Interviews/EMS Assessment – Date – To Be Determined. Qualified candidates may be scheduled for panel oral interviews and an EMS assessment in order of applications received. VETERANS PREFERENCE CREDIT: Veterans who have received an honorable discharge will be allowed an additional 5% that will be added to their over-all passing score at the end of the testing process. To obtain this credit, veterans must attach proof of honorable discharge or disability to thier online application. ELIGIBILITY LIST: Candidates must be successful in all examination phases to be placed on an eligibility list. The Fire Chief will, when filling vacancies, make a selection from those on the eligibility list. PROOF OF LEGAL RESIDENCE: Pursuant to the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) of 1986, all new hire applicants will be required to show proof of legal residence entitling them to work in the United States prior to becoming an employee of the District. THE SACRAMENTO METROPOLITAN FIRE DISTRICT IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. |
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| * | 1. | Are you a Veteran who has received an honorable discharge? To obtain this credit, veterans must attach proof of honorable discharge or disability to their online application. |
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