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Non-Safety Paramedic

@ City of Kingsburg
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Kingsburg, California, United States
$26/hrOnsitePart Time
Responsibilities:respond emergencies, administers medicines, maintains equipment
Requirements Summary:One year of field experience as a paramedic desired; California EMS driver license with ambulance endorsement; National Registry Paramedic; CCEMSA PARAMEDIC; CPR and ACLS certifications.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Ambulance equipment, Cardiac monitors, Defibrillator, CPR devices, ACLS/PALS/PHTLS certifications
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Job Description

About the Department

Under general supervision of a Fire Department Company Officer, provides definitive care and treatment to persons in life-threatening  medical situations; respond to both routine and emergency medical aids.      

Position Duties

Examples of Duties:

The PARAMEDIC responds to medical emergencies; renders aid to  injured parties; operates ambulances and other related medical equipment; Administers ACLS level medicines and procedures under medical control intervening in life-threatening medical emergencies utilizing the full scope of practice as assigned to a Paramedic under CCEMSA Protocol and practice;  diagnoses medical  problems and performs first-aid and resuscitator functions;.  participates in station, equipment and apparatus maintenance; attends training classes and drills; and other related duties as assigned.

 

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: ONE Year of full- time field experience as a PARAMEDIC is highly desirable.  

Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.    

License/Certificate: Possess and maintain, as a condition of employment, the following:  

  • A current State  of  California  Class  C  Driver’s  License  with  an  ambulance  driver’s  endorsement.   
  • A current National Registry PARAMEDIC certification as defined by the State of California 

Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA);

  • A current  CCEMSA PARAMEDIC card.  
  • A current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
  • A Current ACLS certification

Attach ALL certifications in the application. 

Knowledge of:

  • First aid methods;
  • A basic understanding of fire based Emergency Medical Services (EMS) delivery system;
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR);
  • ACLS  / PALS/ PHTLS
  • PARAMEDIC scope of practice;
  • PARAMEDIC procedures and equipment;
  • English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation;
  • Principles and practices of customer service.   

Ability to:

  • Perform PARAMEDIC duties and maintain PARAMEDIC certification;
  • Perform competently under extreme pressure and in stressful situations;
  • Understand and act in accordance with departmental polices, rules, instructions and written  material;  
  • Retain presence of mind in emergency situations;
  • Understand and carry out oral and written directions;
  • Establish effective working relationships with staff and the general public;
  • Maintain physical endurance and agility;
  • Make accurate observations and rapid judgements;
  • Demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the community.  

Minimum Qualifications

Environmental  Conditions:  Exposure  to  varying  inside  temperatures,  correspondent  with  seasonal climate outside; exposure to the hazards of emergency medical services, to smoke and  hazardous material fumes, to heat from fires, seasonal elements at emergency sites; exposure to   communicable  diseases  (HIV,  HBV,  HCV,  tuberculosis,  meningococcal  meningitis,  various  parasites, etc.)   

Physical Conditions: Essential and marginal functions require maintaining physical condition  necessary for minimal to frequent bending, turning, reaching, grasping, kneeling, standing, sitting,  and walking; and moderate to heavy pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying. Physical strength and  agility to lift and carry heavy objects, such as a gurney while transporting patients; lift, pull and  operate gurney; climb ladders and stairs; bend, stoop, kneel, and crawl in tight spaces.