Job Abstract

The City of Santee is seeking service-oriented individuals interested in establishing a rewarding and challenging career as EMTs with the Santee Fire Department! The City has six (6) vacancies for full-time/temporary 56-hour pilot position EMTs (non-safety, with benefits).

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Safely responding to fire, medical, and other emergency calls with an emergency response team;
• Perform emergency medical patient assessment and treatment as indicated and necessary in accordance with San Diego County Emergency Medical Services Treatment Protocol/Policies for EMT level care;
• Provide emergency medical care as needed with ALS fire companies and on the ALS ambulance, and assist in the maintenance and replenishment of medical equipment, medication, and supplies;
• Maintain records and prepare written reports;
• Obtain the required certifications to drive and operate staff vehicles and ambulances as required;
• Assist in the maintenance of vehicles, and equipment, fire station, and grounds;
• Attend drills, training and conferences;
• Learn fire department rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and techniques; and
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Safe working practices and procedures;
• San Diego County pre-hospital EMT policy, procedures and protocols;
• Basic mathematics;
• Emergency medical treatment and CPR techniques.

• Appropriately document workplace activities using computers and electronic devices;
• Follow orders and directions;
• Interpret and make effective decisions by correctly applying policies, procedures and technical knowledge in an emergency;
• Work independently;
• Work in stressful conditions;
• Safely operate vehicles;
• Manage multiple patient medical scenes;
• Physically perform the full range of duties of this classification;
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, emergency medical patients, hospital staff, the public and members of other agencies.

All candidates for this classification must meet the following:

• 18 years of age at the time of hire
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Possess valid California EMT-B certification with accreditation in San Diego County at the time of hire, which must be maintained for the duration of their assignment
• Possess a CA Class C Driver’s License
• Possess an ambulance driver’s certificate at time of hire
• Possess an AHA, BLS, CPR certification or equivalent

• Previous work experience for a Fire Department that performs EMS transports
• Previous work experience as an EMT on a transporting ALS ambulance
• Completion of a paramedic preparatory class through a recognized paramedic training program
• Certification as a paramedic

EMTs classified as 56-hour employees under this pilot program will be subject to mandatory overtime as needed to ensure the continuous staffing of the fire department’s ALS ambulances.

Santee fire personnel hired after 7/1/09 shall not smoke or use any tobacco products, either on or off-duty, while employed by the City of Santee.

The applicant(s) selected will be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment physical that includes a drug screen, a criminal history investigation through the California Department of Justice (DOJ), employment reference checks, and will be required to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States. A waiver for reference and background information must be completed.

City of Santee employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.