Part-Time Single Role Paramedic

About The Position

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.

About The District

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.

Definition

This 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.
• 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.
• 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:
• Evaluate the ill and injured and document findings and actions on a patient care report.
• Render both basic and advanced life support, rescue and first aid to patient.
• 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.
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation, including the use of mechanical adjuncts to advanced cardiopulmonary resuscitation and both manual defibrillators and automated external defibrillators (AED).
• Use the following adjunctive airway breathing aids: Oropharyngeal airway; nasopharyngeal airway; ii. Advanced airways to include Supraglottic and endotracheal intubation; iii. Waveform capnography; iv. Suction devices; Basic and advanced oxygen delivery devices; and vi. Manual and mechanical ventilating devices designed for pre-hospital use.
• Provide initial pre-hospital emergency trauma care.
• Transport patients.
• Manage patients within their scope of practice.
• Administration of emergency medications per Contra Costa County EMS Protocols.
• Lifting patients into ambulances on a gurney.
• Contact and obtain direction from base hospitals regarding patient care.
• Cleans and decontaminates as necessary / directed District equipment, apparatus and facilities.
• Collection and documentation of patient billing information per District policy.
• Maintain and restock inventory of ambulance and station EMS supplies through logistics orders.
• Follows all Federal, State, County, Local and District laws, regulations, protocols, and policies including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Attend and successfully complete District and hospital training sessions and drills.
• Participate in overseeing operational readiness and cleanliness of apparatus and equipment.
• Perform other duties as directed by District Staff in accordance with the EMS Division.
• Participate in all assigned training.
• Participate in public education/training efforts.
• Serve as a mentor/trainer of new employees.
• Attend District and County meetings as directed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of an extensive background investigation, including polygraph, a psychological evaluation, a thorough medical examination and pre-employment drug screening.
• The minimum education or experience requirements may be modified at the sole discretion of the Fire Chief.
• Age: Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• The Following Minimum Qualifications Are Required
• Please attach a copy of the certificate to the application:
• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Possession of and ability to maintain a valid State of California Paramedic License California at time of conditional offer - if you have it attach it to application.
• ACLS certification.
• A current Health Care Provider CPR certification.
• A current PALS or PEPP certification.
• A current PHTLS or ITLS certification.
• Must possess a valid Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) issued within the last 24 months.
• Must be accredited as an EMT-P by the Contra Costa County Emergency Medical Agency prior to completion of District EMS Academy.
• Highly Desirable Qualifications
• Ambulance work experience.
• College degree from an accredited university.
• California State Fire Marshal Accredited Firefighter I Academy.
• California State Fire Marshal Training Courses.
• Part-Time Single Role Paramedics will be expected to participate in the Reserve Firefighter (Volunteer) Program.

Knowledge Of

• Applicable Federal, State, County, Local and District regulations, practices, and procedures.
• Principles of emergency ambulance and transportation procedures including first aid, resuscitator, and gurney operations, including safe emergency work practices.
• Infectious disease control procedures.
• Emergency radio communication procedures.
• Medical terminology and documentation.
• Emergency vehicle maintenance and operation.
• Ability To Read electronic and incident maps and follow map directions.
• Work effectively in difficult and hazardous emergency situations and environments and carry out work assignments as instructed.
• Work effectively in difficult and hazardous emergency situations and environments and carry out work assignments as instructed.
• Work effectively in difficult and hazardous emergency situations and environments and carry out work assignments as instructed.
• Work effectively in difficult and hazardous emergency situations and environments and carry out work assignments as instructed.
• Work effectively in difficult and hazardous emergency situations and environments and carry out work assignments as instructed.
• Work effectively in difficult and hazardous emergency situations and environments and carry out work assignments as instructed.
• Work effectively in difficult and hazardous emergency situations and environments and carry out work assignments as instructed.
• Work effectively in difficult and hazardous emergency situations and environments and carry out work assignments as instructed.
• Work effectively in difficult and hazardous emergency situations and environments and carry out work assignments as instructed.
• Work effectively in difficult and hazardous emergency situations and environments and carry out work assignments as instructed.
• Work effectively in difficult and hazardous emergency situations and environments and carry out work assignments as instructed.
• Work effectively in difficult and hazardous emergency situations and environments and carry out work assignments as instructed.
• Work effectively in difficult and hazardous emergency situations and environments and carry out work assignments as instructed.
• Work effectively in difficult and hazardous emergency situations and environments and carry out work assignments as instructed.
• Work effectively in difficult and hazardous emergency situations and environments and carry out work assignments as instructed.
• Work effectively in difficult and hazardous emergency situations and environments and carry out work assignments as instructed.
• Work effectively in difficult and hazardous emergency situations and environments and carry out work assignments as instructed.
• Work effectively in difficult and hazardous emergency situations and environments and carry out work assignments as instructed.
• Work effectively in difficult and hazardous emergency situations and environments and carry out work assignments as instructed.
• Work effectively in difficult and hazardous emergency situations and environments and carry out work assignments as instructed.
• Work effectively in difficult and hazardous emergency situations and environments and carry out work assignments as instructed.
• Work effectively in difficult and hazardous emergency situations and environments and carry out work assignments as instructed.
• Work effectively in difficult and hazardous emergency situations and environments and carry out work assignments as instructed.
• Work effectively in difficult and hazardous emergency situations and environments and carry out work assignments as instructed.
• Work effectively in difficult and hazardous emergency situations and environments and carry out work assignments as instructed.
• Work effectively in difficult and hazardous emergency situations and environments and carry out work assignments as instructed.
• Work effectively in difficult and hazardous emergency situations and environments and carry out work assignments as instructed.
• Work effectively in difficult and hazardous emergency situations and environments and carry out work assignments as instructed.
• Work effectively in difficult and hazardous emergency situations and environments and carry out work assignments as instructed.
• Work effectively in difficult and hazardous emergency situations and environments and carry out work assignments as instructed.
• Work effectively in difficult and hazardous emergency situations and environments and carry out work assignments as instructed.
• Work effectively in difficult and hazardous emergency situations and environments and carry out work assignments as instructed.
• Work effectively in difficult and hazardous emergency situations and environments and carry out work assignments as instructed.
• Work effectively in difficult and hazardous emergency situations and environments and carry out work assignments as instructed.
• Work effectively in difficult and hazardous emergency situations and environments and carry out work assignments as instructed.
• Work effectively in difficult and hazardous emergency situations and environments and carry out work assignments as instructed.
• Work effectively in difficult and hazardous emergency situations and environments and carry out work assignments as instructed.
• Work effectively in difficult and hazardous emergency situations and environments and carry out work assignments as instructed.
• Work effectively in difficult and hazardous emergency situations and environments and carry out work assignments as instructed.
• Work effectively in difficult and hazardous emergency situations and environments and carry out work assignments as instructed.
• Work effectively in difficult and hazardous emergency situations and environments and carry out work assignments as instructed.
• Work effectively in difficult and hazardous emergency situations and environments and carry out work assignments as instructed.
• Work effectively in difficult and hazardous emergency situations and environments and carry out work assignments as instructed.
• Work effectively in difficult and hazardous emergency situations and environments and carry out work assignments as instructed.
• Work effectively in difficult and hazardous emergency situations and environments and carry out work assignments as instructed.
• Work effectively in difficult and hazardous emergency situations and environments and carry out work assignments as instructed.
• Work effectively in difficult and hazardous emergency situations and environments and carry out work assignments as instructed.
• Work effectively in difficult and hazardous emergency situations and environments and carry out work assignments as instructed.
• Work effectively in difficult and hazardous emergency situations and environments and carry out work assignments as instructed.
• Work effectively in difficult and hazardous emergency situations and environments and carry out work assignments as instructed.
• Work effectively in difficult and hazardous emergency situations and environments and carry out work assignments as instructed.
• Work effectively in difficult and hazardous emergency situations and environments and carry out work assignments as instructed.
• Work effectively in difficult and hazardous emergency situations and environments and carry out work assignments as instructed.
• Work effectively in difficult and hazardous emergency situations and environments and carry out work assignments as instructed.
• Work effectively in difficult and hazardous emergency situations and environments and carry out work assignments as instructed.
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