Position Detail:

Bend Fire Department
5 Nw Minnesota Avenue
Bend, OR 97701

Deschutes County

541-388-5574
541-388-5519 - fax
www.ci.bend.or.us

Hiring Information:


Position: Ambulance Operator
Last Filing Date:  June 3, 2022
 

Special Instructions:  

 

Requirements

Summary

The City of Bend is currently seeking qualified applicants to establish an Ambulance Operator eligibility list with the Bend Fire & Rescue Basic Life Support Program. Our Goal is to hire 6 Ambulance Operators. Positions include full and part time, as well as on call/intermittent. The Ambulance Operator position is limited term duration, with a maximum of three years of service. Under general supervision, this position provides basic medical care and transport of the ill and injured as an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B).

Testing is scheduled for June 16-17, 2022. Applicants must be available for testing both days.

Bend Fire & Rescue anticipates a two-week academy for Ambulance Operators from August 1, - August 12, 2022, Monday through Friday 0800-1700.

To learn more about the Ambulance Operator Program click the link below:
https://www.bendoregon.gov/government/departments/fire-rescue/careers

Contact BLS Captain Tyson Jenson at 541-322-6317, if you have additional questions about the position or the program.

To be considered for this position, applicants must have a complete application that includes:

The online application via NEOGOV (Required)
Attached formal Resume (Required)
Attach a copy of your Oregon State Health Authority Emergency Medical Technician license (Required)
Paramedic License (Preferred)

Submission deadline is Friday, June 3rd, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. (noon) PDT/PST.

Applicants must provide certification that they are a veteran or disabled veteran to receive veteran`s preference. For more information click here.

The City of Bend is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. At the City of Bend, we don`t just accept differences; we value them. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and support the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act (ADAAA) and Oregon Equal Pay Act.

Lived experience or demonstrated knowledge of the lived experience of systemically non-dominant community members including, but not limited to, BIPOC, marginalized or underrepresented communities strongly preferred and encouraged to apply.

La City of Bend est? buscando solicitantes calificados para establecer una lista de elegibilidad de Ambulance Operator con el programa de Bend Fire & Rescue Department Basic Life Support. Las posiciones incluyen tiempo completo y parcial, as? como de guardia. El puesto de operador de ambulancia es de duraci?n limitada, con un m?ximo de tres a?os de servicio. Bajo supervisi?n general, este puesto brinda atenci?n m?dica b?sica y transporte de enfermos y heridos como Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT-B).

Las pruebas est?n programadas para el 16 y 17de junio. No se pueden hacer excepciones.
Los solicitantes deben estar disponibles para las pruebas los dos d?as.
Bend Fire & Rescue anticipa una academia de dos semanas para operadores de ambulancias del 1 al 12 de agosto de 2022. Esperamos contratar a 6 nuevos Ambulance Operators a trav?s de la academia para cubrir puestos intermitentes de guardia con la oportunidad de ganar varias horas por pago per?odo.

Para obtener m?s informaci?n sobre el Programa de operador de ambulancia, haga clic en el siguiente enlace: https://www.bendoregon.gov/government/departments/fire-rescue/careers

Comun?quese con el BLS Captain, Tyson Jenson, al 541-322-6317, si tiene preguntas adicionales sobre el puesto o el programa.

Para ser considerado para este puesto, los solicitantes deben tener una solicitud completa que incluya:
La solicitud en l?nea a trav?s de NEOGOV (obligatorio)
Curr?culum formal adjunto (obligatorio)
Adjunte una copia de su licencia de t?cnico de emergencias m?dicas de la Oregon State Health Authority Emergency Medical Technician (obligatorio)
No se considerar?n las solicitudes incompletas. No se aceptar?n presentaciones tard?as.
La fecha l?mite de env?o es el viernes 3 de junio de 2022 a las 12:00 p.m. (mediod?a) PST.

Los solicitantes deben proporcionar la certificaci?n de que son veteranos o veteranos discapacitados para recibir la preferencia de veteranos. Para m?s informaci?n haga clic acqui.

Experiencia vivida o conocimiento demostrado de la experiencia vivida de miembros de la comunidad sist?micamente no dominantes incluyendo, pero no limitado a, BIPOC, comunidades marginadas o subrepresentadas fuertemente preferidas y alentadas a postularse.

Perdone cualquier error de traducci?n o tipogr?fico.

Functions, Duties and Responsibilities
Responds to emergency medical calls and provides basic life support services;

Safely operates an emergency vehicle to and from the scene of an emergency;

Monitors a radio and operates communication equipment;

Provides emergency medical care to the ill and injured within the scope of an EMT-B and in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols;

Transports patients to hospital emergency rooms;

Obtains and records patients` vital signs and circumstances of the emergency;

Prepares reports of incidents for billing and other record keeping purposes;

Maintains medical information in a confidential manner subject to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA);

Participates in EMS training and public education activities;

Participates in station and EMS equipment maintenance activities;

Keeps abreast of and follows department rules, regulations, procedures, and other training and job related material;

Works under supervision of physician advisor;

Assumes responsibility for ensuring the duties of this position are performed in a safe, efficient manner;

Practices and maintains personal safety. Complies with safety requirements of the position and actively promotes safe work practices; safely operates a variety of vehicles and equipment;

Participates in voluntary and mandatory on-roster staffing callbacks, voluntary off-roster staffing callbacks, and mandatory training;

Maintains a clean, professional appearance while maintaining a courteous, professional, and ethical behavior while working cooperatively with other members of the health care system, co-workers, and the public;

Practices only within the scope of duties approved by department-approved certification;

Reports all problems and unusual occurrences immediately to Station Captain or QRV Medic;

Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation requires.

Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of:
? Oregon Vehicle Code;
? EMS procedures and equipment;
? EMT-B practices, procedures, and protocols;
? Bilingual abilities (speak, read and write) in languages spoken in the community highly desirable.

Ability to:
? Commit to a minimum of 24 hours per week;
? Work required shift(s), including weekends, holidays, and overtime as requested;
? Communicate clearly and concisely on a radio;
? Effectively provide customer service to the public and internal City employees;
? Establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees;
? Work cooperatively with others and deal tactfully with the public;
? Handle a high volume of emergency calls with tact and good judgment;
? Lift and carry heavy objects, as well as move and transport patients;
? Operate a computer and utilize department software programs;
? Perform competently under pressure in stressful situations;
? Read maps and learn City geography and street layout;
? Read, write legibly, and comprehend directions and instructions in English, both orally and in writing;
? Resolve interpersonal conflicts;
? Safely and effectively operate an emergency vehicle under normal and emergency response conditions;
? Speak before groups and effectively present materials or information.

Education, Experience, Certifications and Licenses:

Experience:
Previous EMT experience is highly desirable.
Education/Training:
? Possess a High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalent;
? An Associate of Arts or Associate of Science Degree in a related field is desirable.

License(s)/Certification(s):
? Current, valid Oregon driver`s license, having been licensed for a minimum of two years, and insurable by the City`s insurer;
? Oregon State Health Authority Emergency Medical Technician license;
? Basic Cardiac Life Support (CPR) certification for all EMT levels
? Paramedic License preferred.

 
Starting Salary:  $15.00 Hourly
Top Salary:   N/A
 
Contact:   City of Bend
710 NW Wall Street

Bend, OR 97701
541-388-5502
www.governmentjobs.com

Additional Department Details:

Annual Budget: N/A
Population Served: 55,000
Number of Firefighters: N/A
 

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