What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) position at Town of Queen Creek, AZ?
Description
The Queen Creek Fire & Medical Department is seeking dedicated professionals who are passionate about emergency transportation services and are committed to making a lasting impact in this vital field. While we admire aspirations in firefighting and provide those opportunities from time to time, we're specifically seeking individuals who envision their future within the realm of emergency medical care and transportation.
Important Information:
- PLEASE NOTE: Possession of a current AZ EMT Certification will be required of this position for all successful candidates (i.e. an EMT certification through National Registry or through a state other than Arizona will not suffice.)
- The normal work-schedule for QCFMD EMS is 48 hours on, 96 hours off (average of 56 hours per week).
- Due to the initial training program, the first 2-4 weeks of employment will be a 40-hour, Monday-Thursday schedule.
- During the 40-hour training period, the pay rate will adjusted to account for the 56-hour per week average.
- March 28th - April 14th: Applications accepted.
- Week of April 22nd: Interviews.
- May 13th: Employment/Training begins.
JOB CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY
The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is assigned to staff Queen Creek Fire and Medical Department ambulances. The EMT will respond to emergency medical and other incidents as dispatched and will work in concert with firefighters to provide emergency medical care to the sick and injured. In addition, the EMT will assist with facilitation of Telehealth or Crisis Intervention Team activities independent of firefighters.
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
The following are intended to describe core work functions of this classification. While the level and broad nature of essential duties may not change, specific work tasks will vary over time depending on the Town’s needs.
- Provide Emergency Medical Treatment and Transportation of patients in accordance with Arizona Law, AZDHS Regulations, Regional EMS protocols, and Medical Direction.
- Prepare patient care reports in a timely fashion, using the department’s ePCR software
- Drive and operate Fire and Medical Department vehicles
- Perform Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation; apply splints and other necessary immobilization equipment.
- Inventory and request medical supplies and medications as necessary
- Operate medical equipment as necessary including but not limited to cardiac monitoring equipment, ventilators, automated external defibrillators, and automated CPR devices
- Participate in community outreach and public safety events
- Participates with firefighting crews in performing non-firefighting related duties
- Operates as assigned within the incident command system
- Other Duties as assigned
Typical Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (at job entry)
- High school diploma or GED.
- Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire.
- To be eligible, incumbents cannot be on the Office of Inspector General (OIG) list of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE).
- The position will be assigned to a 56 hour per week schedule. Work hours will include Nights, Weekends and Holidays.
- This position is subject to mandatory staffing requirements.
LICENSING/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Possession of a valid Arizona driver’s license
- Possession of a current AZ EMT certification
- Possession of a current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
KNOWLEDGE
- Applicable regulations, procedures, policies and emergency medical services.
- Emergency scene operations and incident command structure.
- Ambulance apparatus, equipment, tools, devices and facilities and their proper use and maintenance.
SKILLS
- Using mobile computer terminals.
- Using a radio system to communicate clearly.
- Using a computer and related software applications.
- Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public, and other interested parties sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction
The following is a list of employment benefits offered by the Town of Queen Creek to full-time employees. The list is for informational purposes only. It does not create or connote any contractual rights or obligations. Additional details will be provided upon hire and are available in the Town of Queen Creek Employee Handbook.
Major Benefits for Full-Time Employees
(Employees choose the benefits that best meet their needs.)
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Pre-tax unreimbursed medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Arizona State Retirement System membership
- Short-term and Long-term disability insurance for the employee
- Town-paid basic life insurance
- Optional employee-paid employee and dependent supplemental life insurance
- Commuter life insurance for business travel and travel to and from work
- Deferred compensation plan (457) with employer match
- Retirement Health Savings Account
- Optional enrollment in Identity Protection Program
- Paid holidays, plus one floating holiday annually
- Vacation leave hours annually
- Four weeks of Paid Parental Leave
- Optional income replacement insurance
- Worker's compensation insurance
- Employee assistance program; offers confidential individual/family, marriage, legal and financial counseling
- Training opportunities and continuing education opportunities, including tuition reimbursement for pre-approved programs
- Direct deposit of paychecks
- Wellness Programs with incentives
