Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Job Title

The Queen Creek Fire & Medical Department is seeking dedicated professionals who are passionate about emergency transportation services and are committed to making a lasting impact in this vital field.

Job Description

The Queen Creek Fire and Medical Department is looking for individuals who envision their future within the realm of emergency medical care and transportation. Important Applicant Information:

• Possession of a current AZ EMT Certification will be required of this position at the time of hire (i.e. an EMT certification through National Registry or through a state other than Arizona will not suffice).
• The normal work-schedule for QCFMD EMS is 48 hours on, 96 hours off (average of 56 hours per week).
• Due to the initial training program, the first 2-4 weeks of employment will be a 40-hour, Monday-Thursday schedule.
• During the 40-hour training period, the pay rate will adjusted to account for the 56-hour per week average.

The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is assigned to staff Queen Creek Fire and Medical Department ambulances. The EMT will respond to emergency medical and other incidents as dispatched and will work in concert with firefighters to provide emergency medical care to the sick and injured. In addition, the EMT will assist with facilitation of Telehealth or Crisis Intervention Team activities independent of firefighters.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES The following are intended to describe core work functions of this classification. While the level and broad nature of essential duties may not change, specific work tasks will vary over time depending on the Town's needs.

• Provide Emergency Medical Treatment and Transportation of patients in accordance with Arizona Law, AZDHS Regulations, Regional EMS protocols, and Medical Direction.
• Prepare patient care reports in a timely fashion, using the department's ePCR software
• Drive and operate Fire and Medical Department vehicles
• Perform Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation; apply splints and other necessary immobilization equipment.
• Inventory and request medical supplies and medications as necessary
• Operate medical equipment as necessary including but not limited to cardiac monitoring equipment, ventilators, automated external defibrillators, and automated CPR devices
• Participate in community outreach and public safety events
• Participates with firefighting crews in performing non-firefighting related duties
• Operates as assigned within the incident command system
• Other duties as assigned

Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (at job entry)

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire.
• To be eligible, incumbents cannot be on the Office of Inspector General (OIG) list of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE).
• The position will be assigned to a 56 hour per week schedule. Work hours will include Nights, Weekends and Holidays.
• This position is subject to mandatory staffing requirements.

• Possession of a valid Arizona driver's license
• Possession of a current AZ EMT certification
• Possession of a current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification

• Applicable regulations, procedures, policies and emergency medical services.
• Emergency scene operations and incident command structure.
• Ambulance apparatus, equipment, tools, devices and facilities and their proper use and maintenance.

• Using mobile computer terminals.
• Using a radio system to communicate clearly.
• Using a computer and related software applications.
• Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public, and other interested parties sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction

Supplemental Information

OVERALL PHYSICAL STRENGTH DEMANDS:

Physical Strength for this classification is indicated below with an "X"

Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time.

Light: Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

Medium: Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly.

Heavy: Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly.

X - Very Heavy: Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally, 50-100 lbs. frequently, or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly.

C - F - O - R - N

Continuously - Frequently - Occasionally - Rarely - Never

2/3 or more time - 1/3 to 2/3 of time - Up to 1/3 time - < 1 hour per week - Never occurs

Note: This is intended as a description of the way the job is currently performed. It does not address the potential for accommodation.

Physical Demand - Brief Description - C - F - O - R - N

Standing - Communicating with co-workers, observing work site, observing work duties - X

Sitting - Desk work - X

Walking - To other departments/offices/office equipment - X

Lifting - Supplies, files - X

Carrying - Supplies, files - X

Pushing/Pulling - File draws, tables and chairs - X

Reaching - For supplies, for files - X

Handling - Paperwork - X

Fine Dexterity - Computer keyboard, telephone pad, calculator, calibrating equipment - X

Kneeling - Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ground - X

Crouching - Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ground - X

Crawling - Under equipment - X

Bending - Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ground - X

Twisting - From computer to telephone, getting inside vehicles - X

Climbing - Stairs, step stool - X

Balancing - On step stool - X

Vision - Reading, computer screen, driving - X

Hearing - Communicating with co-workers and public and on telephone - X

Talking - Communicating with co-workers and public and on telephone - X

Foot Controls - Driving - X

Other (Specify)

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

D - W - M - S - N

Daily - Several Times Per Week - Several Times Per Month - Seasonally - Never

Health & Safety Factors - D - W - M - S - N

Mechanical Hazards - X - Respiratory Hazards - X

Chemical Hazards - X - Extreme Temperatures - X

Electrical Hazards - X - Noise and Vibration - X

Fire Hazards - X - Wetness/Humidity - X

Explosives - X - Physical Hazards - X

Communicable Diseases - X

Physical Danger or Abuse - X

Other (Specify Below)

NON-PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

C - F - O - R - N

Continuously - Frequently - Occasionally