Requirements
The Town of Enfield
Is Accepting Applications for the Position of
Basic EMT
Discrimination because of race, color, sex or sexual orientation, religion, age, national origin, disability or veteran`s status is prohibited by law. The Town of Enfield actively supports this legislation. EOE/AA/M/F
Application Requirements
1. Town of Enfield Basic EMT Application.
2. Certified copy of your current driving record from the Department of Motor Vehicles.
3. Copies of all certificates you hold (both front and back).
4. Completed Medical Approval form for the Physical Ability Assessment
Minimum Qualifications/Job Description
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
* Two (2) years experience as an EMT (for employment consideration - volunteers are exempt from this requirement)
* Completion of high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma AND
* Minimum current State of Connecticut EMT-Basic Certification AND
* Current certification in CPR AND
* Possession and maintenance of a valid motor vehicle operator?s license and an acceptable driving record.
All licenses and certifications must be valid at time of application, hiring and throughout employment. Maintenance of these valid licenses is a condition of employment. At the time of appointment and during employment, EMT`s must meet the medical and physical standards established by the EMS Director. Incumbent EMT`s must continue to meet or exceed all requirements for maintenance of State of Connecticut EMT certification during employment with the Town.
TRAINING: Graduation from high school or its equivalent as evidenced by possession of a state high school diploma issued by the State Board of Education. Must attend and successfully complete any training program either mandated by law or by the EMS Department. Must attend and successfully complete any non-mandatory training program voluntarily accepted; must attend and successfully complete any mandatory refresher courses or tests of ability designed to ensure skill and knowledge in areas of performance.
DRIVER`S LICENSE: Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator`s license and satisfactory driving history. An individual may not be considered for appointment if he or she has had a major violation within a three-year period, four or more motor vehicle violations other than major within a three-year period, or suspension or revocation of a license for any reason in the past five years. A valid Driver`s License is required at the time of appointment.
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: Candidates must be U.S. Citizens and shall be required to reside within twenty-five
(25) miles of the boundaries of the Town within one (1) year of appointment.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY : Good knowledge of emergency medical conditions, techniques and procedures; good social skills and general intelligence; good powers of observation; ability to operate bio-medical and telecommunications equipment; ability to perform calmly and efficiently in crisis situations; ability to maintain records and prepare reports using a computer; ability to understand written laws and apply them to specific situations; physical strength adequate to lift unconscious patients; ability to operate specially equipped vehicles under emergency conditions, willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays and assigned shifts, willingness to work with unpaid
volunteers who will be performing the same functions as paid personnel; willingness to assist in training activities for both paid and volunteer personnel; willingness not to smoke during ?on duty? hours; willingness to maintain vehicles, equipment and station house in good condition; willingness to maintain physical conditioning commensurate with the demands of the position. No applicant will be accepted with any drug related conviction, felony conviction, conviction for any Class A or Class B misdemeanor.
NOTE: Applicants may exclude any convictions or arrests which have been erased from your record pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes ?? 46b-146, 54-76o or 54-142a. Erased records include the following: (a) a finding of delinquency or that a child was a member of a family with service needs; (b) a sentence as a youthful offender; (c) a criminal charge that was dismissed or "nolled"; (d) a criminal charge for which the person was found not guilty; and (e) a conviction for which the person received an absolute pardon. For erased convictions or arrests you are considered to have never been arrested and may swear so under oath.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: These duties involve responsibility for providing emergency medical services. Employees in this position operate specially equipped vehicles. When engaged in providing emergency medical services, incumbents are in radio contact with and may receive direction from paramedics and/or supervising physicians.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: The work is performed under the direction of the Emergency Medical Services Director who makes assignments, reviews work in progress and upon completion does related work as required. On scene, the EMT will perform under the direction of a paramedic if one is on scene.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Operates specially equipped vehicles to respond to emergencies and provides care to stabilize persons with life threatening problems resulting from trauma or other medical emergencies; Participates in the provision of emergency medical treatment to accident or other victims such as extrication, splinting, immobilization, airway management, CPR, Hemostasis, IV therapy and drug administration (within existing protocols), ECG monitoring, defibrillation, etc. Monitors and transmits assessment and vital signs information via radio or telephone;
Keeps records of emergency calls, patient treatment and problems encountered and solutions rendered in the course of duty; Maintains equipment on specially equipped vehicles in appropriate operating condition; Participates in emergency training of police, fire and EMS personnel as well as members of the community; Conducts initial scene assessments, initiates and participates in the incident command system on the scene of incidents; Assists the EMS Director or his designees with public information and education in activities such as CPR etc.; Maintains station house and apparatus in good condition. Regular and punctual attendance. Any omission, falsification, fabrication, lie or misleading statement will automatically result in disqualification from further consideration with the Town of Enfield.
Method of Selection
The examination process includes: Written Examination, Physical Ability Assessment, Oral Board Interview &
Extensive Background Investigation.
Written Examination: The date and time for the written examination will be determined on an as-needed basis. You must show a picture ID with you the day of the exam. The minimum passing score on the written examination is 70. You must pass the written examination to be eligible for an invitation to the oral board interview. Candidates who fail to achieve the minimum passing score on the written examination will be disqualified from any further consideration for the position. The Town of Enfield reserves the right to administer a second written examination at its discretion. Enfield residents will have 5 additional points added to their passing score.
Physical Ability Assessment: Candidates who pass the written exam will have to meet departmental physical fitness standards, including but not limited to: bending, squatting, kneeling, walking on uneven ground, climbing stairs, lifting 100 - 150 lbs, and perform CPR/First Aid skills. The Physical Ability Assessment is for those with passing scores only on the written exam.
Oral Board Interview: The last phase of the examination for Basic EMT will be an interview before a panel of EMS, and/or personnel representatives. This phase of the examination is designed to aid in the determination of a candidate`s maturity, communication skills and motivation for the position. The Town reserves the right to limit the number of candidates who are invited to the oral interview. Candidates who have passed the written examination, but who have failed this portion of the examination, will be disqualified at this time from any further consideration for the position of Basic EMT.
Background Investigation: A thorough background and character investigation will be conducted for the specific purpose of obtaining pertinent data for the Town of Enfield EMS Department to consider in determining suitability for employment as a Basic EMT. Eligible candidates will be requested to authorized a release of personal information, however personal or confidential it may appear to be, including but not limited to: educational, financial/credit agencies and institutions, medical history, employment history, legal complaints, arrests or convictions, and motor vehicle history.
The Human Resources Director reserves the right to reject any eligible candidate whom, on the basis of background and character investigation or medical examination, does not appear to be the most suitable qualified candidate for the position in accordance with provision of the Town of Enfield Personnel Rules.
If you fail to appear for any part of the examination process, or if you do not pass any part of the examination, your name will be removed from any further consideration.
An individual appointed to the position must satisfactorily complete a nine (9) month probationary period.
Failure to complete and submit ALL application materials will automatically disqualify your application.
Discrimination because of race, color, sex or sexual orientation, religion, age, national origin, disability or veteran`s status is prohibited by law. The Town of Enfield actively supports this legislation. EOE/AA/M/F
Requirements for the Certification of Physical Ability
The Physical Ability Assessment
Passing the Physical Ability Assessment is a prerequisite for candidacy with Enfield EMS Department. The
Physical Ability Assessment includes the following three components:
Tested Skill Critical Subsets
Walk up flight of stairs with 3 pieces of equipment and proceed thru closed doorway.
Placing equipment on the ground
Having to make more than 1 trip with the equipment
Dropping of any equipment, including items out of
equipment bag
Set equipment down and perform 1 rescuer CPR, per AHA standards, until told to stop.
Use universal precautions
Use of appropriate barrier device
Proper use of BVM
Correct sequence of AED at proper point
Use of supplemental oxygen at appropriate flow rate
Use of appropriate airway adjunct
o Correct size selected
o Correct method of insertion
After being instructed to stop CPR, raise 100lb barbell to waist level and walk backward for 100ft.
Sitting barbell down prior to being instructed to do so
Dropping of barbell
Lifting by bending at waist only
In order to take the Physical Ability Assessment
Candidates must bring the Medical Approval Form, signed and dated by a Physician within the last three months, no later than the day of the written exam in order to be permitted to take the Physical Ability Assessment.
Appropriate athletic attire should be worn to the assessment including sneakers.
You must pass the written exam in order to be invited to the Physical Ability Assessment.
Town of Enfield EMS Department 293 Elm Street Enfield, CT 06082 (860) 763-8989
Physical Ability Assessment
Medical Approval Form
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