Emergency Medical Technician (Non-Safety)

Emergency Medical Technician

To provide basic medical care and transport of the ill and injured to hospitals or other emergency care facilities; to respond to a variety of emergency and non-emergency service; to participate in community risk reduction and public education activities; station and equipment maintenance; and to perform a variety of other duties relative to assigned area of responsibility.

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Responds to emergency and non-emergency medical calls for service and provides basic life support functions as indicated.
• Assists Paramedics in delivering medical care.
• Documents and completes all reports such as, pre-hospital care reports, incident reports, travel information, and training and continuing education records.
• Maintains records and logs of work completed and in-progress.
• Participates in the delivery of emergency and non-emergency medical and health care.
• Transports patients and staff to/from medical facilities in a safe, timely manner.
• Completes mechanical checklist for vehicle at the start/end of each shift.
• Stays current on new innovations relative to community risk reduction and emergency medical services.
• Gives informative and educational tours of the fire station to school children and other citizens; explains the functions of the Fire department; participates in other public relations activities.
• Supports and assists other fire and medical personnel as directed on medical calls.
• Performs community risk reduction inspections and pre-incident planning.
• Performs decontamination procedures in compliance with CalOSHA regulations.
• In the event of a major emergency, may be called in from off duty to work an extended period of time.
• Studies and keeps up to date on City geography, department rules, regulations, procedures and other training and job-related materials.
• Maintains medical information in a confidential manner subject to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.

Minimum requirements as a condition of hire:

• Experience as an EMT or Fire Explorer is preferred but not required.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Possession of a valid State of California driver's license
• A valid State of California Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-1) Certificate or a current State of California Paramedic License.
• Current Healthcare Provider CPR Card.
• Must obtain California State Certified Hazardous Materials First Responder Awareness level training within the first year of employment.

Knowledge of:

• Applicable federal, state, county and Rialto regulations, practices and procedures.
• Emergency vehicle maintenance and safe operation, including all applicable federal and state driving licenses.
• Emergency ambulance transportation procedures including use of emergency medical equipment, gurney operations, and safe emergency work practices.
• Infectious control procedures.
• Emergency radio communication procedures.
• Geography and street layout of the City and surrounding area.
• California vehicular laws related to operation of ambulances.
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Principles and practices of customer service.

Ability to:

• Read electronic and incident maps and follow map directions. Perform competently under extreme pressure and in stressful situations.
• Make accurate observations and rapid judgments.
• Deal tactfully and effectively with the general public.
• Work cooperatively with others and contribute to a successful team effort.
• Maintain physical endurance and agility.
• Demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the community.
• Work effectively in difficult and hazardous emergency situations and environment and carry out work assignments as instructed.
• Safely and properly transport patients during ambulance transportation.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.

Working Conditions:

Environmental Conditions: Exposure to airborne and blood borne pathogens, heat, noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, radiant energy, toxic materials and inclement weather conditions; hazards of emergency driving; work in confined spaces.

Physical Conditions: Essential functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for heavy, moderate or light lifting; bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling; sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time; operating motorized equipment and vehicles.