Ambulance Operator
Long Beach Fire Department
The Long Beach Fire Department is accepting applications for a non-career Ambulance Operator Non-Career. An Ambulance Operator Non-Career provides basic medical care and transport of the ill and injured as an Emergency Medical Technician. Non-Career employees are allowed a maximum of 1600 work hours available over a 12-month period, and are considered temporary, at-will employees who are not typically eligible for benefits. However, non-career employees may qualify for health coverage and sick leave accruals subject to applicable federal and state provisions.
The mission of the Fire Department is “to protect lives, property and the environment, improving the quality of life and safety of the community.” The Department’s core services are focused on maintaining a Citywide presence to effectively respond to fire, medical, beach, and waterway emergencies. The Fire Department provides effective prevention, education, and preparedness services to the community and has four bureaus: Operations, Fire Prevention, Support Services, and Administration. The Fire Department has over 650 employees with a Fiscal Year 2024 budget of over $166 million. The Fire Department’s core values are pride, respect, family, commitment, trust, and teamwork.
Under general supervision, provides basic medical care and transport to the ill and injured within the scope of an Emergency Medical Technician;
Transports patients to hospitals and other emergency care facilities;
Responds to emergency medical calls for service including fires, accidents, and other emergencies;
Operates an emergency vehicle to and from the scene of an emergency;
Assists paramedics and other emergency medical personnel in providing emergency medical and health care;
Monitors communications equipment to maintain contact with dispatchers and other fire personnel;
Assists receiving facility to obtain and record patients vital statistics and circumstances of emergency;
Prepares electronic patient care reports for billing and other record keeping purposes;
Operates within Federal, State, County, and City laws, regulations, and guidelines including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA);
Participates in training, public education, and station/equipment maintenance;
Performs other related duties as required.
A valid California Emergency Medical Technician Certificate*
A valid Health Care Provider CPR card, or equivalent*
A valid California Ambulance Driver DMV Certification*
A valid California Motor Vehicle License.
Must be 18 years of age or older and High School graduate or equivalent.
*Proof of valid documents required at time that your application is submitted.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:
Skill to safely and effectively operate an emergency vehicle;
Ability to handle a high volume of emergency calls with tact and good judgment;
Ability to lift and carry heavy objects, including moving and transporting patients;
Willingness to work any shift assignment including weekends, holidays, overtime, and 12-hour or 24-hour shifts.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Experience working for a government agency;
Bilingual in Spanish, Khmer, and/or Tagalog
Completion of FEMA’s National Institute of Management Systems ICS 100 and/or ICS/IS 700.
Filing will remain open until vacancies are filled. The next review of applications will begin December 6, 2024. Filing may close at any time without further notice.
The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.
The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act.
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