Non-Safety Paramedic

Under general supervision of a Fire Department Company Officer, provides definitive care and treatment to persons in life-threatening medical situations; respond to both routine and emergency medical aids.

Examples of Duties:

The PARAMEDIC responds to medical emergencies; renders aid to injured parties; operates ambulances and other related medical equipment; Administers ACLS level medicines and procedures under medical control intervening in life-threatening medical emergencies utilizing the full scope of practice as assigned to a Paramedic under CCEMSA Protocol and practice; diagnoses medical problems and performs first-aid and resuscitator functions;. participates in station, equipment and apparatus maintenance; attends training classes and drills; and other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

E xpe rience : ONE Year of full- time field experience as a PARAMEDIC is highly desirable.

T raining : Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

L icense/Certificate: Possess and maintain, as a condition of employment, the following:

• A current State of California Class C Drivers License with an ambulance drivers endorsement.
• A current National Registry PARAMEDIC certification as defined by the State of California

Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA);

• A current CCEMSA PARAMEDIC card.
• A current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
• A Current ACLS certification

K n o wledge of :

• First aid methods;
• A basic understanding of fire based Emergency Medical Services (EMS) delivery system;
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR);
• ACLS / PALS/ PHTLS
• PARAMEDIC scope of practice;
• PARAMEDIC procedures and equipment;
• English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation;
• Principles and practices of customer service.

A b ility to :

• Perform PARAMEDIC duties and maintain PARAMEDIC certification;
• Perform competently under extreme pressure and in stressful situations;
• Understand and act in accordance with departmental polices, rules, instructions and written material;
• Retain presence of mind in emergency situations;
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions;
• Establish effective working relationships with staff and the general public;
• Maintain physical endurance and agility;
• Make accurate observations and rapid judgements;
• Demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the community.

E nvironmental C ond itions : Exposure to varying inside temperatures, correspondent with seasonal climate outside; exposure to the hazards of emergency medical services, to smoke and hazardous material fumes, to heat from fires, seasonal elements at emergency sites; exposure to communicable diseases (HIV, HBV, HCV, tuberculosis, meningococcal meningitis, various parasites, etc.)

P hysical Conditions : Essential and marginal functions require maintaining physical condition necessary for minimal to frequent bending, turning, reaching, grasping, kneeling, standing, sitting, and walking; and moderate to heavy pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying. Physical strength and agility to lift and carry heavy objects, such as a gurney while transporting patients; lift, pull and operate gurney; climb ladders and stairs; bend, stoop, kneel, and crawl in tight spaces.