ALS Technician EMT-P or EMT-I

About the role

The City of Hampton is seeking a current Virginia Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)-Intermediate or Paramedic with at least one year of progressive EMS experience. Applicants should value integrity, trust, respect, accountability, creativity, collaboration, and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Administer emergency medical, basic, and advanced life support services in a 911 setting to the members and visitors of our Hampton community under the direction of our Operational Medical Doctor.
• Respond to emergency medical calls and provide advanced pre-hospital patient care.
• Achieve a calm demeanor under pressure and enjoy a fast-paced work environment.
• Exercise high levels of diplomacy, tact, and confidentiality.
• Be versatile and enthusiastic, and a team player.
• Provide excellent customer service and be an effective oral and written communicator.
• Perform typical tasks such as assessing patients, administering medications, performing advanced airway management, cardiac monitoring, IV/IO access, and other ALS interventions.
• Safely transport patients and communicate patient information to receiving medical facilities.
• Complete electronic patient care reports (ePCR) and maintain accurate documentation.
• Operate ambulances and emergency response vehicles.
• Maintain an inventory of medical equipment, supplies, medications, and controlled substances.
• Clean, inspect, and ensure ambulances and equipment are operational.
• Collaborate with fire, police, hospitals, and other public safety agencies during emergency incidents.
• Assist with training EMS personnel and serve as a Field Training Officer when assigned.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Requires a high school diploma or GED, supplemented by specialized courses/training equivalent to successful completion of the Virginia Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate or Paramedic Program with certification.
• Must complete the Emergency Vehicle Operator’s course.
• Must complete NIMS 100, 200, 700, and 800.
• Maintain current Virginia EMT-Intermediate (EMT-I) certification at a minimum. Virginia Paramedic certification is strongly preferred and is required to function independently as Attendant-in-Charge on ALS units per HDFR protocols.
• Possess and maintain the following certifications: American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS); Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Pediatric Education for Pre-hospital Professionals (PEPP), when required.
• Possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hampton’s criteria.
• Complete pre-employment background and drug testing screening, including, but not limited to, a polygraph examination, Department of Social Services, Office of EMS, and State Police.
• Participate in a physical fitness and/or work-performance evaluation when required.
• Complete an annual medical fitness-for-duty evaluation as required by the Department.

Additional Requirements

• Requires effective communication with internal and external customers.
• Duties may be performed on various shifts to include 8, 12, and 24-hour shifts, and 40-48 hours per workweek.
• Overtime is authorized for hours worked over 40 hours per workweek.
• The incumbent will be considered "essential personnel" during City emergencies or at the direction of the City Manager, which may include long hours and unusual schedules.

Benefits

This is a summary of benefits associated with permanent, full-time positions. Benefits associated with other positions can be found with specific job listings. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following one full calendar month of employment in the following benefit plans:

• Sentara Health Medical Insurance
• OptumRx Delta Dental Insurance
• Anthem Blue View Vision
• FSA Reimbursement accounts
• Standard: Accident and Critical Illness
• Trust Mark Universal Life Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Virginia 529

Additionally, the City offers training opportunities in technological, leadership, supervisory, and other areas of government/business knowledge and skill development. Medical/Dental and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts are offered on a pre-tax basis to reduce the amount of tax the employee pays. The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is confidential and provides personal counseling service for the employee and their immediate family.