Paramedic - Per Diem

Paramedic-Per Diem

Thank you for your interest in our Paramedic-Per Diem position. We look forward to the opportunity to consider you as an applicant. The City of Selma is a vibrant and steadily growing community with a population of nearly 25,000 and is situated in the heart of California's Central Valley. The City provides a full-range of services to our citizens. To be considered for this outstanding career opportunity applicants must submit an application with detailed information in each section of the application: Education, Work Experience, Certificates and Licenses, and Skills. Resumes may be attached but will not be accepted in lieu of a complete, detailed application. This is a "continuous recruitment" which means, we will accept applications on a continuous basis and conduct interviews periodically. Applicants may apply and interview only one time during a six-month period. FAILURE TO ATTACH REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION TO YOUR APPLICATION WILL RESULT IN AN AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION. This is a position within the Selma Fire Department's EMS Division. It is an EMS position that will be assigned to work on an ambulance. The successful person will provide the highest level of care, treatment, and transport for all patients in an expedient and safe manner as specified by Fresno County EMS agency and Selma Fire Department Policy, Procedure, and Protocols. This is per diem employment with no set hours established and no benefits.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Administer Advance Life Support services to sick and injured persons in the pre-hospital and inter-facility setting; maintain, operate, and perform prescribe treatment at the site of an emergency by performing such activities as receive / give accurate and concise report regarding patient's condition, necessary interventions, and medical outcome of treatments administered; assesses nature and extent of illness or injuries to establish and prioritize medical procedures to be followed; provide cardiac monitoring; initiate intravenous access to administer medications or fluids; perform advance airway management; administer oral, sublingual, and inhaled medications; assist in extricating trapped victims and administer initial treatment at emergency scenes; transport sick and injured persons to acute receiving and extended care facilities; communicate with base stations or other medical personnel; administration of other basic and advanced life support procedures recognized by Fresno County EMS authority. The successful person will maintain a professional appearance and attitude at all times when representing the Selma Fire Department; responsible for completion and accuracy of all paperwork; assist in the maintenance of EMS equipment and stations; may participate in the department's public education programs and training division; and perform other duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS: Knowledge of: the geography of the local area; all pertinent policies, procedures, and protocol as they apply to this position. Ability to: to drive an ambulance with care and safety in accordance with traffic laws and ordinances; keep records and prepare reports; understand and carry out oral and written directions; maintain cooperative working relationships; use all equipment carried by an ambulance.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge and abilities in qualifying. High school diploma or equivalent is required.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Possession of a current State of California Paramedic License and Fresno County Paramedic Certificate (required prior to employment)
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and Advance Life Support
• Current California Ambulance Driver certificate with a current Medical Examiner's card
• Possession of an appropriate California driver's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The mental and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires a very high degree of concentration for extended periods of time; ability to analyze and interpret data from a wide array of sources; make corrective decisions under stress; utilization of both strength and agility in the handling of emergency medical situations including moderate walking, lifting of moderate to heavy moving objects (100+ pounds), climbing, crawling, stooping and bending, high degree of hand / eye coordination and ability to hear, taste, and smell.