Advanced EMT P/T

Position Overview This position performs rescue and emergency medical care functions under general supervision. The candidate must be standing ready to respond 24 hours a day to emergency calls within a short period of time, including responding to emergency assignments, operating as an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician, driving and maneuvering emergency vehicles, assessing scenes and ensuring safety, routing and coordinating resources, managing emergency scenes and communication, maintaining equipment, documenting incidents, staffing the emergency centre, and performing other duties as assigned. Responsibilities Stand ready to respond 24 hours a day to emergency calls. Perform duties as outlined by Emergency Medical Technician Advanced certification. Drive and maneuver emergency vehicles. Remain vigilant in regards to scene assessment and safety. Request, route, and coordinate resources. Manage emergency scenes and communication. Perform inventory, stocking, and cleaning of equipment and unit. Perform documentation. Staff the emergency center. Qualifications High school diploma or GED equivalent supplemented by a current National and/or State Registry of Emergency Medical Technician Certification as an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician. Current certification in Cardio‑Pulmonary Resuscitation/AED and American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support. Valid Class D driver’s license with a clean driving record and successful criminal background check. Honest and exhibit good moral/ethical behavior. Satisfactory physical condition, including back, vision, and hearing. Ability to attach a copy of a valid driver’s license and certifications with the application. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Applications for examinations shall be open to all persons irrespective of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability. The Civil Service Department does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission, access, or treatment or employment in its programs or activities. Reasonable accommodations will be made for anyone requesting such accommodations. Veteran Preference in examinations will be granted only to those persons who provide proof of military service during covered periods and who are found to be eligible. #J-18808-Ljbffr Plaquemines Parish (LA)