Overview

Position Title:EMT Basic Life Support Technician

Company:City Of Eugene

Location:Eugene, OR, US

Job Description:

Eugene Springfield Fire is recruiting full-time limited duration and part-time temporary, licensed Emergency Medical Technicians to staff basic life support medic units. The limited duration positions are non-represented. Applicants hired as full-time limited duration employees may receive a generous and competitive benefits package, similar to benefits received by other non- represented employees which include: Health Insurance, medical, dental, and vision; Retirement; Personal Time Off, and more (see the additional information section of the posting for details on these excellent benefits.)

Responsibilities:

  • Safely drives and operates emergency apparatus in varying conditions and situations, to emergency situations and transports patients to hospitals.
  • Performs medical assistance and transportation of sick or injured patients. Works within the chain of command and follows all orders, rules, policies, standard operation procedures (SOP’s), medical protocols, safety practices, and detailed directions; makes rapid decisions as to appropriate action within scope of practice for an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)-Basic.
  • Lifts or moves patients without causing additional injury.
  • Assists with removing patients in close quarters, rough terrain, or under adverse environmental conditions, within scope of an EMT and department policy/procedure.
  • Monitors radio and operates communication equipment.
  • Obtains and records patients’ vital signs and circumstances of the emergency.
  • Participates in voluntary and mandatory on-roster staffing callbacks, voluntary off-roster staffing callbacks, and mandatory training.
  • Supports and respects diversity in the workplace.
  • Performs related duties as assigned or as the situation requires.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Oregon State EMT License
  • Must possess a State of Oregon EMT Basic (or higher) license at the time of application or be enrolled & attending an EMT course by September 27, 2021.
  • To remain in the hiring process, the candidate must submit a valid Oregon EMT License number (Basic or higher) that can be validated on the Oregon Health Authority website by Monday, February 21, 2022.
  • National Registry or candidates registered in another state with an equivalent license must meet the State of Oregon requirements for licensure and are responsible for applying for reciprocity to ensure they have submitted a valid Oregon license number by the above date.