Part-Time Single Role Paramedic

We are accepting and reviewing applications for this Open and Continuous recruitment on an ongoing basis. You will be contacted if you are selected for an interview. Want to reach out and serve the community as a highly trained Part‑Time Single Role Paramedic? Interested in doing that as part of a dynamic and progressive fire district? The San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District is seeking highly motivated Paramedics who desire to actively support our commitment to providing a high level of service to our community through innovation, training, and cutting‑edge technology. This is an outstanding opportunity to become part of our dedicated team of professionals and to be actively involved in taking our District forward through participation in projects, committees, training, and education. It is a general expectation that Part‑time Single Role Paramedics work a minimum of 24 hours per month. The San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District is an independent Special District in Contra Costa County responsible for providing a high level of emergency and non‑emergency services to the communities it serves. The District’s service area encompasses approximately 155 square miles, serving the communities of Alamo, Blackhawk, Danville, Diablo, San Ramon, the southern boundary of Morgan Territory, and the Tassajara Valley. The District serves a population of 192,858. The communities are primarily residential, commercial, office park, and controlled manufacturing, along with wildland areas, protected by nine stations and one volunteer‑staffed station with 185 employees, and 56 volunteers. Financial oversight and strategic policy direction are provided by an elected 5‑member Board of Directors. Definition Under the direction of the assigned Fire Captain, provides patient care and ambulance transport services as a member of the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Division. Characteristics The non‑Safety position of Paramedic (EMT‑P) works under the direct supervision of the assigned Fire Captain in conjunction with other District Staff and the overall direction of the Operations Deputy Chief. The primary responsibility of the EMT‑P is to provide Advanced Life Support (ALS) patient care and transport of patients as a team member of the District’s 911 EMS System. An EMT‑P must be able to make critical decisions that impact the safety, well‑being, or life of patients and members of the District in stressful situations and demonstrate sound judgment and the highest of ethical and moral standards. Essential Functions Operate District‑owned ambulances and other vehicles as directed, including driving to and from medical emergencies as part of the ambulance transportation team. Must pass District EMS Academy and all related new‑hire didactic and skills training with no less than an 80% final score before qualifying as a single‑role paramedic. Licensed Paramedic must be authorized to perform BLS and ALS procedures during training, at the scene of an emergency, or during patient care. Responsibilities include: Evaluate patients and document findings on a care report. Render both basic and advanced life support, rescue, and first aid. Obtain and document diagnostic signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respirations, level of consciousness, pupil status, ECG interpretations). Perform CPR, including mechanical adjuncts, manual defibrillators, and AEDs. Use airway aids: oropharyngeal and nasopharyngeal airways, supraglottic and endotracheal intubation, waveform capnography, suction devices, basic and advanced O₂ delivery, and manual and mechanical ventilators. Use stretchers and immobilization devices. Provide initial pre‑hospital trauma care and basic field triage. Transport patients and manage care within scope of practice. Administer emergency medications per County EMS protocols. Lift patients into ambulances on gurneys. Contact base hospitals for patient care direction. Clean and decontaminate District equipment, apparatus, and facilities as directed. Collect and document patient billing information per District policy. Maintain and restock EMS supplies, including logistics orders. Perform preventative maintenance inspections on assigned apparatus. Follow all applicable laws, regulations, protocols, and policies including HIPAA. Attend and complete District and hospital training sessions and drills. Oversee operational readiness and cleanliness of apparatus and equipment. Perform other duties as directed by District Staff in accordance with the EMS Division. Participate in all assigned training and public education/training efforts. Serve as mentor/trainer of new employees. Attend District and County meetings as directed. Qualifications Must possess a high school diploma or GED. Possession of a valid State of California Paramedic license at time of conditional offer; attach license to application if available. ACLS certification. Health Care Provider CPR certification. Current PALS or PEPP certification. Current PHTLS or ITLS certification. Valid Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) issued within the last 24 months. Accredited as an EMT‑P by the Contra Costa County Emergency Medical Agency before completing District EMS Academy. Highly Desirable Qualifications Ambulance work experience. College degree from an accredited university. California State Fire Marshal Accredited Firefighter I Academy. California State Fire Marshal training courses. Part‑Time Single Role Paramedics will be expected to participate in the Reserve Firefighter (Volunteer) Program. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge Of Applicable federal, state, county, local, and District regulations, practices, and procedures. Principles of emergency ambulance and transportation procedures, including first aid, resuscitation, and gurney operations, with safe emergency work practices. Infectious disease control procedures. Emergency radio communication procedures. Medical terminology and documentation. Emergency vehicle maintenance and operation. Ability To Read electronic and incident maps and follow map directions. Work effectively in difficult and hazardous emergency situations and environments and carry out assignments as instructed. Safely and properly transport patients during ambulance transportation. Follow oral and written instructions. Communicate effectively with the public and colleagues. Other Requirements Physical Requirements: Maintain physical ability and stamina to meet position tasks and responsibilities. Physical abilities must commensurate with the essential functions of the position. Essential duties described in the EMT‑P job description are performed in and affected by the following environmental and operational factors: Operate as a member of a team and independently at uncertain incidents. Spend extensive time outdoors exposed to the elements. Work in wet, icy, or muddy areas. Perform tasks on slippery, hazardous surfaces such as roadways. Work where traumatic or thermal injuries are possible. Face exposure to carcinogenic dust, toxic substances, acids, CO, or organic solvents via inhalation or skin contact. Face exposure to infectious agents such as Hepatitis B or HIV. Wear designated personal protective equipment while performing essential functions. Perform complex tasks during life‑threatening emergencies. Work for long periods requiring sustained physical activity and intense concentration. Face life and death decisions during emergency conditions. Be exposed to grotesque sights and smells associated with major trauma and burn victims. Make rapid transitions from rest to near‑maximal exertion without warm‑up periods. Operate in environments of high noise, poor visibility, limited mobility, at heights, and in confined spaces. Rely on sight, hearing, smell, and touch to determine the nature of the emergency, maintain personal safety, and make critical decisions in chaotic and life‑threatening environments. License: Possession of and ability to maintain a current valid California Driver’s License, Class C, is a condition of employment. The Part‑Time Single Role Paramedic is a three‑year limited term position. The term may be extended at the discretion of the Fire Chief. The Paramedic position is expected to transition into the Firefighter/Paramedic position within the three‑year term, with conditions such as a valid Paramedic license, satisfactory appraisal, valid CPAT, passing interview, and completion of the State Fire Marshal Accredited Firefighter I Academy. This is a Department of Health and Human Services Category I position. Tasks involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract or offer. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. The application and required certification documents must be completed and submitted together. Candidates considered for employment will be required to undergo an extensive background investigation, including polygraph, psychological evaluation, thorough medical examination, and pre‑employment drug screening. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources Division at View phone number on click.appcast.io or via email at View email address on click.appcast.io if special accommodations are necessary at any stage of the selection process. The San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District is an equal employment opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and competence. The District does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, age, or genetic characteristics or information. #J-18808-Ljbffr San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District