Emergency Medical Technician / Firefighter On Call

ROLE SUMMARY
Employees are delegated the authority, responsibility and accountability necessary for carrying out duties to include providing emergency medical patient care, transporting of the sick and injured in accordance with state law, statewide protocol, and the Houston Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. (HVFC) EMS Employee Operating Guidelines. Firefighter training in addition to EMS training is a selective qualification.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide basic life support care to include all BLS skills on patients in the pre hospital setting; complete administrative duties including DEMRS System entry prior to end of scheduled shift. Employees responsible for routine checks of EMS/fire/rescue equipment and vehicles; perform minor vehicle checks (fuel, fluids, air, wash vehicles, etc.); and perform minor housekeeping duties.

HOURLY RATE OF PAY: $19.00 per hour less applicable taxes
There are no guarantees that an employee will work any minimum of hours either per pay, per week, or per month. All other duties assigned or necessary to support the HVFC as a whole will be assigned by the identified upon hire HVFC EMS Committee member. HVFC reserves the right to add or remove duties when circumstances dictate. Professional interaction will include members of HVFC, other EMS, Fire and Police services serving the community at large.

PHYSICAL DEMAND
Requires lifting in excess of 50 pounds, standing, walking, bending, eye / hand coordination, near vision, hearing, and speech. Requires frequent kneeling, manual dexterity, gross motor skills, and color definition. Requires use of radios understanding frequencies, telephones, and computer equipment.

APPLICATION AND SUBMISSION
Submit your completed HVFC employment application to: EMS Employment Committee, Houston Volunteer Fire Company, Inc., PO Box 122, Houston, DE 19954. For questions, contact RJ Sterling 302-222-3026 and/or John Wilson 302-448-6872

Requirements: Current Delaware / National Registry EMT Certification, Current Healthcare Provider CPR/AED Certification, Valid Delaware driver's license, Delaware EVO license, Selective: Structural Firefighting Certified, Selective: Vehicle Rescue Certified

Salary: $19.00 per hour