RESERVE EMT/PARAMEDIC

CLASS TITLE: EMT/Paramedic Reserve ACCOUNTABLE TO: Fire Captain, Fire Lieutenant, or as assigned PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION: Under supervision, responds to various emergencies to protect life and property. Performs EMT duties or Paramedic duties as certified. Participates in public education programs, station and vehicle maintenance, standby for public events, and associated training activities. Work varies requiring individual judgment within prescribed standards and procedures.

MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY AND PERFORMANCE: ESSENTIAL DUTIES ARE: Responds to medical, and other emergency calls. Performs first aid, EMT duties or Paramedic duties as certified. Ensures that the Incident Management System is implemented on emergency responses. Trains and maintains good physical condition. As a volunteer wears personal cellular phone with Active 911 application and can be requested for standby events and regular ride out time with the department.

OTHER DUTIES INCLUDE: This position requires substantial contact with the public and fellow employees. Duties occasionally require heavy physical work, contact with undesirable physical conditions, and hazards requiring constant safety considerations. Individual prepares records and reports of activities performed. Occasionally works with information restricted to specific persons for a limited time; uses equipment requiring care to assure against breakdown or deterioration; occasionally handles small amount of funds; answers public inquiries; conducts station tours; performs related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK OF OTHERS: Usually none.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or GED equivalent; at least 18 years of age; possession of a valid State of Kansas driver's license; current Kansas EMT or Paramedic certification.

EXAMPLES OF PERFORMANCE CRITERIA AND QUALIFICATIONS: Responds to medical calls requiring the application of basic and/or advanced life support procedures and techniques used to minimize the loss of life while operating under emergency and/or hazardous conditions. Directs other personnel on ambulance responses. Administers emergency medical treatment properly and effectively; demonstrates ability to learn and apply effective medical protocols for a wide variety of medical situations; Maintains good physical condition and agility; demonstrates the ability to work long hours without rest; Effectively cleans, maintains, and tests equipment, apparatus, and facilities; Attends training sessions regularly and applies knowledge gained in the field; Ability to perform heavy physical work and ability to lift over 100 pounds and to lift and carry 100 pounds; ability to move a person weighing over 200 pounds; Understands and follows oral and written instructions; ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, crawl, ride, push, pull and perform a variety of similar body movements; Possesses hand/eye/foot coordination adequate to operate a vehicle and operate equipment; Ability to talk and hear in person, by telephone, and two way radio; ability to see and read material and instructions and observe events at emergency scenes; Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with fellow employees, superiors, and the public. Establishes a working climate in which employees are encouraged to work to their fullest potential.

Requirements: EMT or Paramedic certification

Salary: $11.10-$16.12

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled