Minimum Qualifications
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
Highly Desirable: Two (2) years full time work experience as an EMT (or four (4) years as a volunteer)
- Completion of high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma AND
- Minimum current State of Connecticut EMT- Basic Certification AND
- Current certification in CPR AND
- Possession and maintenance of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license and an acceptable driving record.
All licenses and certifications must be valid at time of application, hiring and throughout employment. Maintenance of these valid
licenses is a condition of employment. At the time of appointment and during employment, EMT’s must meet the medical and
physical standards established by the EMS Director. Incumbent EMT’s must continue to meet or exceed all requirements for
maintenance of State of Connecticut EMT certification during employment with the Town.
TRAINING: Graduation from high school or its equivalent as evidenced by possession of a state high school diploma issued by the
State Board of Education. Must attend and successfully complete any training program either mandated by law or by the EMS
Department. Must attend and successfully complete any non-mandatory training programs voluntarily accepted; must attend and
successfully complete any mandatory refresher courses or tests of ability designed to ensure skill and knowledge in areas of
performance.
DRIVER’S LICENSE: Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license and satisfactory driving history.
An
individual may not be considered for appointment if he or she had a major violation within a three-year period, four or more motor
vehicle violations other than major within a three-year period, or suspension or revocation of a license for any reason in the past
five years. A valid Driver’s License is required at the time of appointment.
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: Employees must reside in Enfield or within twenty-five (25) miles of the Enfield border within
one (1) year of appointment.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
These duties involve responsibility for providing emergency medical services. Employees in this position operate specially
equipped vehicles. When engaged in providing emergency medical services, incumbents are in radio contact with and may receive
direction from paramedics and/or supervising physicians.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
The work is performed under the direction of the Emergency Medical Services Chief or Designee
who makes assignments, reviews
work in progress and upon completion does related work as required. On scene, the EMT will perform under the direction of a
Paramedic if one is on scene.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Operates specially equipped vehicles to respond to emergencies and provides care to stabilize persons
with life threatening problems resulting from trauma or other medical emergencies. Participates in the provision of emergency
medical treatment to accident or other victims such as extrication, splinting, immobilization, airway management, CPR, Hemostasis,
IV therapy and drug administration (within existing protocols), ECG monitoring, defibrillation, etc. Monitors and transmits
assessment and vital signs information via radio or telephone. Keeps records of emergency calls, patient treatment and problems
encountered and solutions rendered in the course of duty. Maintains equipment on specially equipped vehicles in appropriate
operating condition. Participates in emergency training of police, fire and EMS personnel as well as members of the community.
Conducts initial scene assessments, initiates and participates in the incident command system on the scene of incidents. Assists the
EMS Chief or his designees with public information and education in activities such as CPR etc. Maintains station house and
apparatus in good condition. Regular and punctual attendance.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS,AND ABILITIES: Good knowledge of emergency medical conditions, techniques and procedures.
Good social skills and general intelligence. Good powers of observation. Ability to operate bio-medical and telecommunications
equipment. Ability to perform calmly and efficiently in crisis situations. Ability to maintain records and prepare reports using a
computer. Ability to understand written laws and apply them to specific situations. Physical strength adequate to lift unconscious
patients. Ability to operate specially equipped vehicles under emergency conditions, willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays
and assigned shifts. Willingness to work with unpaid volunteers who will be performing the same functions as paid personnel.
Willingness to assist in training activities for both paid and volunteer personnel. Willingness not to smoke during “on duty” hours.
Willingness to maintain vehicles, equipment and station house in good condition. Willingness to maintain physical conditioning
commensurate with the demands of the position.
No applicant will be accepted with any drug related conviction, felony conviction,
conviction for any Class A or Class B misdemeanor.
NOTE: Applicants may exclude any convictions or arrests which have been erased from your record pursuant to Connecticut
General Statutes §§ 46b-146, 54-76o or 54-142a. Erased records include the following: (a) a finding of delinquency or that a child
was a member of a family with service needs; (b) a sentence as a youthful offender; (c) a criminal charge that was dismissed or
