Reserve Paramedic

Fire & Rescue Paramedic

Job descriptions/specifications are intended to indicate the essential functions and levels of work difficulty of the position and are not intended to describe in detail all of the position's specific duties and responsibilities nor exclude other duties of similar level or difficulty. Additionally, it is not intended to limit management's rights to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. Respond to emergency calls to provide rescue, and emergency medical assistance to the public. Perform general maintenance on EMS apparatus, equipment, and facilities; Engage in public education.

Examples of Duties

Essential job functions include:

1. Serve as a representative of the City of Mesquite, demonstrating a positive attitude and progressive actions through the display of professionalism, courtesy, and appropriate tact and discretion in all interactions with other employees and with the public.
2. Operate all types of ALS emergency medical equipment utilized by Mesquite Fire & Rescue Department.
3. Respond to emergency medical incidents; analyze patient needs and administer emergency medical care until relieved by proper medical personnel.
4. Transports sick and injured individuals from incident scene to the appropriate hospital when deemed medically necessary and provides appropriate medical care during transport.
5. Preserve evidence at fire and medical scenes.
6. Participate in fire station maintenance and housekeeping.
7. Perform search and rescue of individuals in hazardous environments including collapsed buildings, auto accidents, hazardous material spills, and confined spaces.
8. Attend special instruction in firefighting and emergency medical techniques; perform drills with other staff; become familiar with city layout, established response routes and hydrant system.
9. Participate in school drills, provide public information on fire prevention, first aid, CPR and career opportunities.
10. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
11. Protect confidential information by preventing unauthorized release, both verbal and/or writing.

Materials and equipment used include:

• City vehicles
• General office equipment
• Personal protective equipment
• Computers, electronic devices and related software
• Firefighting and EMS Apparatus and equipment pertinent to the area or certification of expertise

Typical Qualifications

The degree of knowledge and ability as outlined under this section is that which is necessary to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of this position.

Knowledge includes:

• Principles, practices and procedures of modern firefighting and emergency rescue.
• Operation of Fire and EMS apparatus, equipment, tools, devices, facilities and their proper use.
• Southern Nevada Health District Emergency Medical Services protocols and standards.
• Familiar with the city's major cross streets and street numbering system.
• Operation and basic maintenance of small motors.
• Basic rescue techniques and procedures.
• Basic techniques for handling hazardous materials.
• Basic mathematical principles.
• Rules, regulations, standard operating procedures, City of Mesquite policies and procedures.

Skills include:

• Principles and practices of firefighting and rescue methods and procedures.
• Emergency medical assistance methods; hazards and safety precautions of the work.

Abilities include:

• Work under strict discipline and follow orders.
• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude as required in the operation of firefighting.
• Demonstrate physical aptitude as required by essential functions.
• Read and understand technical materials, rules, regulations and procedures related to firefighting.
• Operate and perform basic service maintenance procedures on all fire fighting equipment, both manually operated and motorized.
• Learn to analyze emergency situations and quickly determine effective courses of action.
• Learn to identify various hazardous materials.
• Retain presence of mind in emergency situations.
• Think and act quickly and effectively in emergencies.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions promptly and accurately.
• Operate and maintain voice radio equipment.
• Work in adverse physical locations and conditions.
• Perform heavy lifting and maneuvering.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Learn and use computers and tablets, along with related computer programs and software applications.
• Meet the City's medical standard, including passing a bi-annual physical examination with an agency selected by the City.
• Maintain physical condition to perform essential duties.

Experience, education and training includes:

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Nevada Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Paramedic Certification.
• Southern Nevada Health District EMT Paramedic Certification OR National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Paramedic.
• Must possess at the time of employment and continuously throughout employment a satisfactory motor vehicle record and a valid Nevada or "border state" driver's license, as defined by NRS 483.

Supplemental Information

Special conditions include:

• Prospective candidates for employment must pass the department's physical agility test within 3 months of hire or provide a current Candidate Physical Agility (CPAT) card.
• Candidates will also be required to submit to an extensive background investigation, and must pass a post-job comprehensive medical examination and a drug screen.

Working conditions include:

• Work in emergency medical situations, including vehicle accidents and other types of medical and rescue emergencies; work in intense life-threatening conditions; exposure to fire, smoke, bodily fluids, heights and noise.
• Essential functions require maintaining physical condition necessary for running, walking, crawling, climbing, stooping, and heavy lifting while wearing protective equipment; work in inclement weather conditions. Must be able to work any shift or days of the week. Regular and timely attendance is required.

Job hazards/risk factors include:

• Employees risk physical hazard from bio-hazards such as blood borne pathogen, drug paraphernalia, fire, smoke adverse weather conditions, working with and around heavy equipment, power tools, hand tools, heavy lifting, and other hazardous materials.

Special requirements include:

• Must be at least 18 years old. Must be willing to serve a minimum of 48 hours per month and attend mandatory training as determined by the department.

Position is considered safety sensitive and is subject to drug testing. Safety Sensitive: Yes Background: Yes MVR: Yes