JOB
Compensation: Included in this hourly rate, Single Role Paramedics receive 6% holiday pay in-lieu of holidays off and FLSA overtime pay for hours worked beyond a 40-hour weekly schedule, estimated at approximately 16 hours per week. We are accepting and reviewing applications for this Open and Continuous recruitment on an ongoing basis. You will be contacted if you are selected for an interview. Want to reach out and serve the community as a highly trained Single Role Paramedic? Interested in doing that as part of a dynamic and progressive fire district?The San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District is seeking highly motivated Paramedics who desire to actively support our commitment to providing a high level of service to our community through innovation, training (employees and the community), and cutting edge technology. This is an outstanding opportunity to become part of our dedicated team of professionals and to be actively involved in taking our District forward through participation in projects, committees, training, and education. We are committed to personal and professional growth and provide opportunities for you to stay current on training requirements, trends, and technology. Plus, we offer competitive pay, benefits and a great work schedule (See the Benefits tab for additional information).Work Schedule: Single Role Paramedics will be assigned to a District fire station and primarily work a 48x96 schedule but may also work twelve hour shifts if warranted to better serve the community during peak demand periods.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District is an independent Special District in Contra Costa County responsible for providing a high level of emergency and non-emergency services to the communities it serves. The District's service area encompasses approximately 155 square miles, serving the communities of Alamo, Blackhawk, Danville, Diablo, San Ramon, the southern boundary of Morgan Territory, and the Tassajara Valley. The District serves a population of 192,858. The communities are primarily residential, commercial, office park, and controlled manufacturing, along with wildland areas, protected by nine stations and one volunteer staffed station with 185 employees, and 56 volunteers. Financial oversight and strategic policy direction are provided by an elected 5-member Board of Directors.DEFINITIONUnder direction of the assigned Fire Captain provides patient care and ambulance transport services as a member of the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District (District) Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Division.CHARACTERISTICSThe non-safety position of Paramedic (EMT-P) works under the direct supervision of the assigned Fire Captain in conjunction with other District Staff and the overall direction of the Operations Deputy Chief. The primary responsibility of the EMT-P is to provide Advanced Life Support (ALS) patient care and transport of patients as a team member of the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District’s 911 EMS System.An EMT-P is required to be able to make critical decisions that impact the safety, well-being, or life of patients and members of the District in stressful situations. The EMT-P is expected to demonstrate sound judgment that demonstrates the highest of ethical and moral standards in the performance of job duties and other situations with and without explicit direction.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSThis job announcement is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position; it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.The incumbent will be required to perform a full range of EMS skills and services, including but not limited to: Operate District owned ambulances and other District vehicles as directed, including driving to and from medical emergencies as part of the ambulance transportation team.1. Must pass District EMS Academy and all related new hire didactic and skills training with no less than 80% final score, prior to release to single role paramedic status within the District.2. A licensed Paramedic is authorized to do any of the following procedures utilizing both BLS and ALS level skills during training, while at the scene of an emergency, or during patient care but is not limited to: a. Evaluate the ill and injured and document findings and actions on a patient care report. b. Render both basic and advanced life support, rescue and first aid to patients c. Obtain and document diagnostic signs including but not limited to temperature, blood pressure pulse and respirations rates, level of consciousness, pupil status and electrocardiogram interpretations d. Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation, including the use of mechanical adjuncts to advanced cardiopulmonary resuscitation and both manual defibrillators and automated external defibrillators (AED) e. Use the following adjunctive airway breathing aids: i. Oropharyngeal airway; nasopharyngeal airway; ii. Advanced airways to include Supraglottic and endotracheal intubation; iii. Waveform capnography; iv. Suction devices; v. Basic and advanced oxygen delivery devices; and vi. Manual and mechanical ventilating devices designed for pre-hospital use f. Use various types of stretchers and body immobilization devices g. Provide initial pre-hospital emergency trauma care h. Perform basic field triage i. Transport patients j. Manage patients within their scope of practice k. Administration of emergency medications per Contra Costa County EMS Protocols l. Lifting patients into ambulances on a gurney m. Contact and obtain direction from base hospitals regarding patient care3. Cleans and decontaminates as necessary / directed District equipment, apparatus and facilities4. Collection and documentation of patient billing information per District policy5. Maintains and restocks inventory of ambulance and station EMS supplies through logistics orders.6. Performs preventative maintenance inspections (PMI) on assigned apparatus7. Follows all Federal, State, County, Local, and District laws, regulations, protocols, and policies including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)8. Attend and successfully complete District and hospital training sessions and drills9. Participates in overseeing operational readiness and cleanliness of apparatus and equipment 10. Performs other duties as directed by District Staff in accordance with the EMS Division11. Participate in all assigned training12. Participate in public education/training efforts13. Serve as a mentor/trainer of new employees14. Attend District and County meetings as directed
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract or offer. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Candidates must apply online through Government Jobs at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/srvfire. The application and required certification documents must be completed and submitted together. Candidates considered for employment will be required to undergo an extensive background investigation, including polygraph, a psychological evaluation, a thorough medical examination and a pre-employment drug screening.In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, should special accommodations be necessary at any stage of the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Division at (925) 838-6628. The San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District is an equal employment opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit, qualifications and competence. The District does not discriminate on the basis of race (including traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles), sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, pregnancy and breastfeeding), religious creed (including religious dress and grooming), color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, registered domestic partner status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality and bisexuality), age (40 and over), genetic characteristics and information, reproductive health decision-making, or any other basis prohibited by law.
