Part-Time Emergency Services Operations Officer- EMT

Summary

ENTRY SALARY: $23.90 -$24.69  Hourly

Primary work is within an environment of 911 based emergency medical services and fire support. The main duty of this position is to provide direct patient care and transport in the prehospital environment. Additionally, non-emergency functions such as public safety activities, maintains on-site equipment and duties of daily operations. The employee must be able to exercise good independent judgment and discretion in decision making by providing emergency services to navigate through all phases of response under the direct authority of County Emergency Services Director.

Essential Functions

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

The following duties are typical for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Responds to various emergencies that may be medical or fire related, incidents man-made as well as environmental such as severe weather-related emergencies

• Responsible for completion of all required EMS reports, fire reports, and other documentation as assigned in a timely manner.

• Responsible for maintaining operational Emergency Services facilities readiness 24 hours a day, seven days a week inclusive of buildings, fleet, equipment, grounds, and communications

• Coordinates and performs daily checklist of facility and equipment

• Assist the Director in coordination of all phases of emergency response

• Willing to provide emergency services education for both the public and private entities, including groups and individuals

• Participates in meetings on emergency services matters by sharing information, experiences and responding to job related questions

• Exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions

• Responsible for retrieving and confining stray animals

• Acts as liaison with the ability support other departments, agencies, and organizations

• Attendance is required

Non-Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Performs routine administrative and clerical work

• Performs a variety of other duties relative to the scope of designated responsibility under the direction of the County Emergency Services Director.

Essential Knowledge, Experience, and Ability

Minimum Education and Experience Required Performing Essential Functions:

MUST have at a minimum and maintain a valid Iowa Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license OR Iowa Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)

Possess a valid driver’s license with no restrictions and proof of insurance

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.

• Current Adult and Pediatric CPR Certification.

• Current Adult and Child Mandatory Reporter Training.

• Have and maintain all other required certifications, documentations and trainings that are required by the Emergency Services Department, the Medical Director, and the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Iowa Board of Pharmacy and continuously monitor these requirements and guidelines as they are subject to change.

• Able to successfully pass; physical examination, back screen, vision, hearing test, DOT drug screen and background check.

• Preferred Not Required Have or willing to obtain Firefighter I certification and or training to the level of firefighter I.

Minimum Education and Experience Required Performing Essential Functions: (cont.)

• Must have knowledge of the proper use of communication systems.

• Ability to exercise tact, discretion, and confidentiality.

• Ability to coordinate and work with multiple departments.

• Must have flexibility and be willing to work assigned hours, as part of a 24/7/365 work schedule, or as assigned by the Director as needed.

• Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with other employees, rural departments, public officials, and the citizens.

• Ability to prepare accurate reports.

• Ability to follow directions and direct the use of resources.

• Assist in coordinating emergency services response under extraordinary circumstances.

• Ability to exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions.

• Ability to instruct and train other Emergency Services staff, volunteers and public is helpful.

• Physical ability to lift 50-85 pounds.

Essential Education, Certification, and/or Licenses