EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic-Full-Time

Position:

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)

Paramedic

Schedule:

Full-Time, Modified 48/96 (rotations of 5-day off runs) 0700-0700

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Current Kansas EMS Certification or eligibility for reciprocity
• Current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Ability to work 48-hour shifts, including weekends and Holidays
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
• NIMS/ICS: IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, and IS-800 (within 6 months)

Core Responsibilities:

• Safety is a priority! Your safety, your partner, the patient and the public.
• Respond to calls while following service guidelines and procedures.
• Daily, weekly, and monthly vehicle and medical equipment readiness checks.
• General maintenance of equipment and vehicles.
• Assessment and treatment of the sick and injured.
• Apply protocol and appropriate standard of care during treatment of patients.
• Quickly return ambulances and equipment to a state of readiness following calls.
• Report all equipment damage, malfunctions, or failures to Administration.
• Always maintain patient confidentiality and professionalism.
• Participate in scheduled service-based training opportunities.
• Be willing to complete various additional tasks as assigned by Administration.
• Follows and adheres to all departmental and county policies and procedures.

Compensation (potential adjustment for experience):

• EMT: $15.00/hr (after 6mo), Full-Time
• AEMT: $17.00/hr (after 6mo), Full-Time
• Paramedic: $19.50/hr (after 6mo), Full-Time

Attributes and Abilities:

• Outstanding moral character with a solid concept of right and wrong.
• Who you are (Identity), Self-Regulation (Discipline), Consideration (Motivation)
• Integrity and trustworthiness.
• Honesty and candor.
• Empathy and compassion (not just your patients).
• Intrinsic learner.
• Coachable and able to accept constructive criticism.
• Strong written and oral communicator.
• Critical thinker/problem solver.
• Ability to articulate the rationale of a decision made.
• Control emotion in a crisis/critical situation.
• Manage a team in a time critical environment.
• Function independently in a high stress environment.
• Perform patient care in extreme environmental conditions.

County Benefit Package:

• Health/Dental Insurance (County covers 100% Employee), affordable spouse/family coverage
• Vision Insurance (Employee covers all costs)
• Aflac Cancer Policy (County covers 100% Employee), additional policies available for employee consideration
• Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS), additional life insurance coverage available for employee consideration
• Flex Spending Account option
• Contact the Thomas County Clerk at [email protected] for details

Position is open until filled.

Thomas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Inquiries may be sent to: [email protected] Subject Line: Applications

Job Posting and Application found at: https://www.thomascountyks.gov/Jobs.aspx