Emergency Medical Technician

Summary

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• A Personnel Security Investigation may be required
• This position has specific initial background investigation and periodic re-verification requirements since its duties require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) years of age on a recurring basis.
• This position is subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccinations. Applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to sign a statement consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
• Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
• All Health Care Providers must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) training and certification that is sponsored or endorsed by the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Current Advanced Life Support or other advanced certification does not supersede BLS completion.
• A pre-placement medical examination is required, and an annual physical thereafter.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to a pre-employment drug screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
• This position has a mandatory pertussis vaccination requirement. Applicants tentatively selected for appointment to this position will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to pertussis vaccinations.
• This position is inclement weather essential. Designated essential during inclement weather or appropriate emergency conditions, requiring the employee to remain on duty or make every effort to report to duty during periods of inclement weather.
• Incumbent must wear a uniform.
• Requires shift work and/or work on rotating shifts to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, and holidays and in other situations.
• Must possess and maintain current state-issued driver's license.
• This position requires heavy lifting, up to 45 lbs without any assistance.
• Training of emergency medical technician (EMT) personnel will be according to the Department of Transportation EMT National Standard curriculum, or its equivalent, and accepted by the National Registry for Emergency medical Technicians (NREMT).