Single Role Paramedic

*UPDATED SALARY*

The City of Dinuba Fire Department is recruiting for the position of Paramedic. This position is responsible under general supervision to respond to emergencies; to administer Advanced Life Support to and transport sick or injured persons to medical facilities. The City of Dinuba is looking for a Paramedic that can provide customer service and patient advocacy all while serving the community with compassion, professionalism and honor. Responsibilities Responds to instructions from emergency dispatcher and drives a specially equipped emergency vehicle to the specified location; monitors communication equipment to maintain contact with dispatcher; removes or assists in removal of victims from the scene of an accident or injury; establishes Advanced Life Support treatment, delegates basic life support duties to first responders, basing decisions on statements of persons involved, examination of victim or victims, and knowledge of emergency medical practice; administers prescribed Advanced Life Support at site of emergency or in the vehicle, performing activities allowed by Paramedic certification; communicates with professional medical personnel at the treatment facility to obtain instructions regarding further treatment and to arrange for reception of victims; assists in the removal of victims from the vehicle and transfer to a treatment center; assists treatment center admitting personnel to obtain and record information related to victims’ vital statistics and circumstances of the emergency; attends mandatory continuing education to maintain certifications; oversees training and skills of EMTs; maintains vehicles and equipment and replenishes supplies; may assist professional medical personnel in emergency treatment; responds to medical alarms while on duty; operates ambulances; assesses emergency situations and may take charge until a higher-ranking officer arrives; performs routine station maintenance and repair tasks, including inspection and minor repair of equipment; cleans and maintains a clean and orderly station; studies and reviews Fire Department rules and regulations; performs minor mechanical repairs on equipment; provides support services to city departments as required; provides city-wide training on subjects such as CPR and blood borne pathogens; assists in maintaining station grounds; performs additional duties as required. Knowledge Emergency Medical Services equipment and supplies Emergency communication equipment Geography of the local area Emergency medical treatment Emergency medical response methods and operations and maintenance of vehicles and other equipment Ambulance operation Fire Department rules and regulations Emergency Medical Services principles Basic supervision sufficient to act as Supervisor in the absence of Fire Captain Principles of training Ability Drive ambulance with care and safety in accordance with traffic laws and ordinances Speak on radio and follow emergency instructions Analyze circumstances to determine scope of emergency situation and adopt effective courses of action Understand and carry out oral and written instructions Think and act quickly in emergencies Understand and act in accordance with Department policy and rules, CCEMSA protocols and procedures, and written and oral instruction Effectively supervise and lead the work of EMTs Keep records and prepare reports Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted during the course of work Education / Experience / Training Any combination of education, experience, and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain these knowledge and abilities would be: graduation from 12th grade and completion of courses for Paramedic certification, with one year of experience as a solo paramedic in an emergency system preferred. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Licenses / Certificates Possession of a valid State of California Paramedic License or National Registry with ability to obtain a California Paramedic license within one (1) month of appointment; CCEMSA Paramedic certification or ability to obtain CCEMSA Paramedic certification within one (1) month of appointment; current BLS healthcare provider; possession of a valid California Operator’s License issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles. Tools and Equipment Used Ambulance, BLS and ALS equipment, radio, pager, personal computer, phone. Physical Demands / Work Environment Frequent sitting, talking, hearing, standing, walking, using hands to handle objects or tools, forming ranges and reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and smelling; frequently lifts and/or moves up to 100 pounds and occasionally lifts and/or carries up to 250 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must have stamina for strenuous labor over long periods and under stressful emergency situations. Frequent sleep disruptions. Must be a non-user of tobacco and sign a statement affirming abstinence as a condition of continued employment. Work is performed primarily in a Fire Station, vehicle, and outdoor settings in all weather conditions, including extreme temperatures, during day and night shifts, often in emergency and stressful situations. Exposure to audible alarms and emergency medical assistance, including blood borne pathogens, noxious odors, chemicals, solvents, oils; occasionally near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places; exposure to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock and vibration. Noise level ranges from quiet in office settings to loud at emergency scenes. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Dinuba