Sacramento Fire Paramedic

THIS JOB POSTING WILL AUTOMATICALLY CLOSE UPON THE RECEIPT OF 250 APPLICATIONS

OR

AT THE FINAL FILING DEADLINE WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.

Please Note:
A candidate must successfully pass a thorough background investigation including a criminal history check fingerprinting polygraph testpsychological test credit check and a drug use history to be considered for this position.

As a member of the Sacramento Fire Department (SFD) Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Division and under direction of assigned EMS Captain responds to a variety of emergency and non-emergency calls for service and provides medical responses including Basic Life Support (BLS) Advance Life Support (ALS) medical transports and performs other related activities in the community as required. Provides basic medical care and ambulance transport services to hospitals or other emergency care facilities; participates in community risk reduction and public education activities.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

The non-firefighter position of Sacramento Fire Paramedic is an advanced journey-level classification. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the lower class of Emergency Medical Service Trainee. The Sacramento Fire Paramedic may receive direction from the respective company officer in the Fire Suppression Division and/or Emergency Medical Services Division when in the field. Incumbents are expected to perform the full range of Paramedic emergency medical assistance duties. The classification is distinguished from Firefighter in that the latter combats extinguishes and prevents fires. This classification is distinguished from the Sacramento Fire Emergency Medical Technician in that the former performs the Advance Life Support duties.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

General supervision is provided by assigned EMS Captain or other fire company officers.

Depending upon assignment duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Respond to BLS and ALS medical responses and provide emergency medical care and transportation.
• Participates in the delivery of emergency and non-emergency medical and health care.
• Provide emergency care in accordance with the provisions of Sacramento County EMS policies and procedures.
• Perform job duties in compliance with department operating procedures and city county state and federal laws and ordinances.
• Supports and assists other fire and medical personnel as directed in delivering medical care.
• Operate ambulance to transport patients and staff to/from medical facilities in a safe and timely manner.
• Inspecting and documenting inventory of controlled medications carried on the ambulance.
• Documents and completes all reports such as: pre-hospital patient care reports and incident reports.
• Maintain medical information in a confidential manner subject to the Healthy Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Rescue persons from danger and administer medical aid as necessary.
• Perform routine housekeeping duties at a fire station such as mowing grass making beds cleaning walls washing windows and sweeping floors.
• Promote fire safety burn prevention and other public education among public contacts.
• Perform support functions such as restocking and inventory maintenance of supplies and equipment cleaning equipment and transporting equipment.
• Perform decontamination procedures in compliance with Cal OSHA regulations.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Modern principles practices and procedures of emergency medical care/emergency medical services.
• Principles of emergency ambulance and transportation procedures including first aid resuscitator and gurney operations.
• Medical terminology and documentation.
• Functions characteristics and proper use and maintenance of medical equipment and supplies.
• Current laws and regulations pertaining to emergency medical services and safety.
• City geography.
• Operation of EMS vehicles and other equipment.
• Safe emergency work practices
• Medical resources.

Ability to:

• Make critical decisions that impact the safety well-being or life of patients in stressful and chaotic situations.
• Make accurate observations and exercise independent judgment in determining appropriate actions to take during emergency response activities and performing program area activities or duties as assigned.
• Deal tactfully and effectively with the public; demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the community.
• Safely and properly transport patients during ambulance transport.
• Understand and learn emergency medical information from oral and written sources.
• Complete electronic documentation for each patient encounter in a complete competent and timely manner; expected to protect the privacy of all patient information in accordance with department privacy policies procedures and practices as required by federal and state law and in accordance with general principles of professionalism as a healthcare provider.
• Report without fear of retaliation any concerns regarding policies and procedures on patient privacy and nay observed practices in violation of those policies to the designated Privacy Officer.
• Understand and apply mechanical diagrams and concepts.
• Read electronic and incident maps; follow map directions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; contribute to successful team efforts; promote the departments mission vision and value statements.
• Communicate clearly and concisely with others both verbally and in writing.
• Operate a vehicle safely and legally.
• Operate radio and other communication equipment.

Education and Experience:

Education:

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.

Experience:

Two years of experience as a Paramedic is desirable but not required.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Certification:

Possession of a valid California or National Registry Paramedic License (EMT-P) by time of appointment.

Possession of valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support. Pediatric Advanced Life Support and CPR certificate by time of appointment.

Must obtain local accreditation through the Sacramento County Emergency Medical Services Agency (SCEMSA) within three months of appointment.

PROOF OF CERTIFICATION

Proof of the required certificate and/or license should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment. Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable.

Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of appointment.

Medical Examination / Drug Test:

If considered for appointment candidates must pass a medical examination and a drug test.

If considered for appointment candidates must pass a background investigation which may include a criminal history check fingerprinting polygraph test psychology exam credit check and drug use history.

Residency Requirement:

Employees in this classification must reside within thirty-five (35) air miles from the freeway interchange at W-X Streets 29th - 30th Streets within one year following appointment.

Respiratory Protective Equipment:

Work in this classification requires wearing respiratory protective equipment at times. When assigned to such work facial hair must be shaven when it interferes with the safe fitting of respiratory protective equipment.

Working Conditions:

In the performance of job duties the employee will work inside and outside in day and/or night conditions congested traffic and unsafe road conditions. Employees may work near moving mechanical parts and in high precarious places. Employee may be exposed to adverse environmental conditions such as wet and/or humid conditions; icy or muddy areas; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals vibration; risk of electrocution; and extreme heat or cold. Exposed to grotesque sights and smells associated with significant trauma and burn victims.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate except during certain occasional EMS activities when noise levels may be loud.

Health Exposure:

Tasks involve exposure to blood body fluids and tissues in accordance with the Department of Industrial Relations Title 8 5193. Bloodborne Pathogens

Physical Demands:

Work for long periods of time requiring sustained physical activities and intense concentration under stressful conditions; in the performance of job duties the employee is required to lift drag carry and/or move 100 pounds or more; sit stand walk balance stoop kneel crouch climb or crawl; talk and hear; use hands to finger handle or operate objects controls or tools; reach with hands and arms; and smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close distance color and peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Manual dexterity and coordination are required to perform the work including operating equipment such as computer keyboards and telephones.

Probationary Period:

Employees must complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status.

Please note the City of Sacramentos preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application and check your e-mail frequently including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the applicant inbox.

1. Application:(Pass/Fail) All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application to the Employment Office by the final filing deadline or upon the receipt of 250 applications; whichever occurs first;

• Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted.
• Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified:
  • If applicants do not list current and past job-related experience in the duties area of the Work Experience section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week).
  • If see resume is noted in the Work Experience section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the Work Experience section.
• Proof of certifications and/or licenses should be submitted online with your application. Proof of certifications and/or licenseswill be required at time of appointment.
• Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.
• If youre requesting Veterans credit a copy of your DD214 must be submitted online with your application or emailed to the Employment Office by the final filing deadline or upon the receipt of 250 applications; whichever occurs first. Information regarding the use of Veterans credit can be found in the Civil Service Board rules under rule 4.9C.
• Applicants are responsible for attaching a copy of their DD214 to each position for which they apply.

2. Screening Committee: (Pass/Fail) Human Resources will evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications stated on the job announcement.

3. Screening For Most Qualified:(Pass/Fail) In the event of a large candidate pool each candidates Work Experience section of the application will be evaluated and rated. Only those candidates determined to be the most qualifiedwill proceed to the next step in the selection process. A resume will not substitute for the information required in the Work Experience section of the application.

4. Performance Test: (Weighted 100%) Qualified candidates will be notified by email of the test date time and location approximately one to two weeks prior to the test. The performance test will be job related and may include but not limited to the knowledge and abilities as outlined above. The performance exam will be administered in English only.

TEST EXEMPTION - If you have previously taken the Sacramento Fire Paramedic exam within the past year of the final filing date of this postingyou may be considered exempt from taking the Sacramento Fire Paramedic Exam.

The City of Sacramentos Human Resources Department will verify applicants eligibility at the time of the final filing deadline of this job posting or upon the receipt of 250 applications; whichever occurs first.

5. Eligibility - Candidates who pass the performance test will be placed on an eligible list. The hiring department may contact those on the eligible list for an interview at any time during the life of the one-year list. Candidates eligibility expires year from the date of notification of a passing score for the Sacramento Fire Paramedic examination. Candidates can take the examination at any time to maintain eligibility.

• If you are currently on an active eligible list for the Sacramento Fire Paramedic classification it is unnecessary to retake the examination.
• The eligible list is effective one year from the date of passing the examination for the Sacramento Fire Paramedic.
• If you are hired from the eligible list you will no longer have active status on the eligible list per Civil Service Board Rule 5.7(i). Applicants interested in maintaining their eligibility will need to take and pass the exam after their hire date.

6. Background Process & Medical Exam/Drug Test:If considered for appointment candidates must complete and pass a background investigation which includes but is not limited to personal history work history reference checks Live Scan/fingerprinting and psychological test. Candidates must also pass a pre-employment medical exam controlled substance and alcohol test.

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