City of Arcadia
The City of Arcadia Fire Department provides the finest in fire protection, emergency medical, fire prevention and community preparedness services. We are, first and foremost, dedicated to protecting the quality of life for the citizens and visitors of our community through multifaceted emergency response and the protection of life, property, and the environment.
We are in search of compassionate, driven, team-oriented, and technically sharp individuals to join our team as Ambulance Operators.
The ideal candidate will have uncompromising integrity, demonstrate an enthusiastic passion and a strong commitment to serving the community, possess excellent oral and written communication skills, exercise independent judgment in the completion of duties that are time sensitive and may impact Citywide operations, be team-oriented, courteous, and have an accessible demeanor with peers, colleagues, and the public.
KEY QUALITIES:
Reliable and a team player Compassionate with a positive attitude Excellent interpersonal and communications skills Technically competent and resourceful KEY DATES AND INFORMATION:
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled (First Review of applications to be conducted on August 8, 2023) Skills Assessment (50%) and Qualifications Appraisal Interviews (50%): Week of August 28, 2023 (Tentative) This is a continuous recruitment. Applications are reviewed as they are received. REQUIRED CERTIFICATES/LICENSES MUST BE SCANNED AND ATTACHED TO THE APPLICATION. DEFINITION
Under general supervision, to provide basic medical care and transport of the ill and injured as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT); to respond to emergency medical calls for service including accidents and other emergencies; and, to operate an emergency vehicle to and from the scene of an emergency. SUPERVISION EXERCISED
This is a non-safety/non-firefighter position that works under the supervision of a Fire Captain and the overall direction of an EMS Coordinator to perform emergency medical transport services. EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Perform necessary basic life support care, within the scope of an EMT, on sick, injured, or convalescent persons at the sites of emergencies or enroute to hospitals or other medical facilities. Record event information including patient condition, patient history, treatments, vital signs, and scene observations. Observe established basic life support medical protocols in accordance with Los Angeles Department of Health Services. Provide patient information to physicians or designee via radio, cell phone transmission or direct contact. Bandaging and lifting patients into an ambulance and assisting paramedics as directed. Maintain a daily log of responses. Maintain all inventory emergency ambulance supplies, equipment, and routine vehicle maintenance. Operate emergency vehicles enroute to emergencies and during patient transport to the hospital. Operate City-owned ambulances and other department vehicles as directed, including driving to and from medical emergencies as part of the emergency transportation team. OTHER JOB RELATED DUTIES
Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor. JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of
Basic emergency medical procedures including obtaining vital signs. Locations of area hospitals and proper transport destinations. Symptoms of medical emergencies and of appropriate responses to such conditions. Principles of inventory management. Procedures, methods, and techniques of emergency medical services including basic first aid and CPR. Skill to
Operate a motor vehicle safely. Operate a variety of fire emergency response equipment safely and effectively including communications equipment. Operate modern office equipment and technology. Utilize handheld electronic devices for electronic care reporting documentation. Ability to
Evaluate patients' conditions and properly render emergency medical care including administration of emergency medications. Perform at required emergency medical services within the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services Basic Life Support scope of practice. Participate in preliminary fact-finding inspections and investigations including evidence gathering and preservation. Interpret and apply policies, procedures, laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to assigned programs and functions. Training
Equivalent to the completion of high school supplemented by college-level coursework and/or specialized training in basic life support. License or Certificate
American Heart Association First Aid and CPR. Must possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver license and satisfactory driving record. Must possess a DMV ambulance endorsement before the date of hire. Must possess and maintain a California EMT-B license before the date of hire. A fully completed online application is required to be submitted. Incomplete, late, emailed, faxed and hard copy applications are not accepted. The Selection Process: Those candidates who are determined to be best qualified based upon the information presented on the application materials will be invited to continue in the selection process which may include a qualifying written or performance evaluation and will include an interview weighted 100%. Please Note: If you have a disability that may require an accommodation in the selection process, please notify Human Resources in writing when you submit your application.
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Reliable and a team player Compassionate with a positive attitude Excellent interpersonal and communications skills Technically competent and resourceful KEY DATES AND INFORMATION:
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled (First Review of applications to be conducted on August 8, 2023) Skills Assessment (50%) and Qualifications Appraisal Interviews (50%): Week of August 28, 2023 (Tentative) This is a continuous recruitment. Applications are reviewed as they are received. REQUIRED CERTIFICATES/LICENSES MUST BE SCANNED AND ATTACHED TO THE APPLICATION. DEFINITION
Under general supervision, to provide basic medical care and transport of the ill and injured as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT); to respond to emergency medical calls for service including accidents and other emergencies; and, to operate an emergency vehicle to and from the scene of an emergency. SUPERVISION EXERCISED
This is a non-safety/non-firefighter position that works under the supervision of a Fire Captain and the overall direction of an EMS Coordinator to perform emergency medical transport services. EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Perform necessary basic life support care, within the scope of an EMT, on sick, injured, or convalescent persons at the sites of emergencies or enroute to hospitals or other medical facilities. Record event information including patient condition, patient history, treatments, vital signs, and scene observations. Observe established basic life support medical protocols in accordance with Los Angeles Department of Health Services. Provide patient information to physicians or designee via radio, cell phone transmission or direct contact. Bandaging and lifting patients into an ambulance and assisting paramedics as directed. Maintain a daily log of responses. Maintain all inventory emergency ambulance supplies, equipment, and routine vehicle maintenance. Operate emergency vehicles enroute to emergencies and during patient transport to the hospital. Operate City-owned ambulances and other department vehicles as directed, including driving to and from medical emergencies as part of the emergency transportation team. OTHER JOB RELATED DUTIES
Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor. JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of
Basic emergency medical procedures including obtaining vital signs. Locations of area hospitals and proper transport destinations. Symptoms of medical emergencies and of appropriate responses to such conditions. Principles of inventory management. Procedures, methods, and techniques of emergency medical services including basic first aid and CPR. Skill to
Operate a motor vehicle safely. Operate a variety of fire emergency response equipment safely and effectively including communications equipment. Operate modern office equipment and technology. Utilize handheld electronic devices for electronic care reporting documentation. Ability to
Evaluate patients' conditions and properly render emergency medical care including administration of emergency medications. Perform at required emergency medical services within the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services Basic Life Support scope of practice. Participate in preliminary fact-finding inspections and investigations including evidence gathering and preservation. Interpret and apply policies, procedures, laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to assigned programs and functions. Training
Equivalent to the completion of high school supplemented by college-level coursework and/or specialized training in basic life support. License or Certificate
American Heart Association First Aid and CPR. Must possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver license and satisfactory driving record. Must possess a DMV ambulance endorsement before the date of hire. Must possess and maintain a California EMT-B license before the date of hire. A fully completed online application is required to be submitted. Incomplete, late, emailed, faxed and hard copy applications are not accepted. The Selection Process: Those candidates who are determined to be best qualified based upon the information presented on the application materials will be invited to continue in the selection process which may include a qualifying written or performance evaluation and will include an interview weighted 100%. Please Note: If you have a disability that may require an accommodation in the selection process, please notify Human Resources in writing when you submit your application.
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