California Tahoe Emergency Services Operations Authority
Job Description:
No Posting! New station. Average 5 calls per shift. Fun atmosphere with great work life balance in beautiful South Lake Tahoe. Down time activities include in-station gym, X-Box, cornhole, studying, crew dinners on Traeger Smoker. Lots of opportunities for CEs and career advancement, many trainings held in-house.
Purpose: Assess injuries and administer emergency medical care. Transport injured or sick persons to medical facilities.
Education/Certification:
Paramedic Requirements
- High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
- California Paramedic License
- Valid Driver’s License
- Valid Ambulance Driver’s License
- AHA CPR/BLS Provider Certificate
- AHA ACLS Certificate
- AHA PALS Certificate
- ITLS Certificate or Equivalent
Knowledge:
Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Medicine - Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing and managing files and records.
Skills: Basic Skills* Active Learning- Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. Active Listening- Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. Critical Thinking- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Learning Strategies- Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things. Monitoring- Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. Reading Comprehension- Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. Speaking- Talking to others to convey information effectively. Writing- Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. Social Skills*
- Coordination- Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
- Social Perceptiveness- Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Complex Problem-Solving Skills**
- Complex Problem Solving- Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Technical Skills**
- Equipment Maintenance- Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
- Equipment Selection - Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
- Operation and Control- Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
- Operation Monitoring- Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
- Troubleshooting – Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about them.
Resource Management Skills**
- Management of Material Resources - Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
- Time Management- Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Work Context Body Positioning* Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls Spend Time Walking Communication* Contact with Others Electronic Mail Face-to-Face Discussions Letters and Memos Telephone Conflictual Contact**
- Deal with Unpleasant or Angry People
- Frequency of Conflict Situations
Environmental Conditions**
- Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
- Exposed to Contaminants
- Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
- Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
- Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Impact of Decisions**
- Frequency of Decision Making
- Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Job Hazards**
- Exposed to Disease or Infections
- Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Routine versus Challenging Work**
- Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
- Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
- Structured versus Unstructured Work
Responsibility for Others**
- Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
- Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Role Relationships* Coordinate or Lead Others Deal with External Customers Work with Work Group or Team Work Attire* Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, and Gloves Work Setting**
- In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
- Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
- Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
- Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
- Outdoors, Under Cover
- Physical Proximity
Tasks
- Administer first aid treatment or life support care to sick or injured persons in prehospital settings.
- Operate equipment, such as electrocardiograms (EKGs), external defibrillators, or bag valve mask resuscitators, in advanced life support environments.
- Assess nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures.
- Maintain vehicles and medical and communication equipment and replenish first aid equipment and supplies.
- Observe, record, and report to physician the patient's condition or injury, the treatment provided, and reactions to drugs or treatment.
- Perform emergency diagnostic and treatment procedures, such as stomach suction, airway management, or heart monitoring, during ambulance ride.
- Administer drugs, orally or by injection, or perform intravenous procedures under a physician's direction.
- Comfort and reassure patients.
- Coordinate work with other emergency medical team members or police or fire department personnel.
- Communicate with dispatchers or treatment center personnel to provide information about situation, to arrange reception of victims, or to receive instructions for further treatment.
- Immobilize patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport, using backboard or another spinal immobilization device.
- Decontaminate ambulance interior following treatment of patient with infectious disease and report case to proper authorities.
- Drive mobile intensive care unit to specified location, following instructions from emergency medical dispatcher.
- Coordinate with treatment center personnel to obtain patients' vital statistics and medical history, to determine the circumstances of the emergency, and to administer emergency treatment.
- Attend training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in the field, or maintain existing knowledge.
Activities
Assisting and Caring for Others
- Administer injections
- Administer medications or treatments
- Fit medical supportive devices
- Take vital signs
- Work with persons with mental disabilities or illnesses
Documenting/Recording Information
- Inventory medical supplies or instruments
- Record medical history or data
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
- Drive emergency rescue vehicles
Getting Information
- Obtain information from clients, customers, or patients
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
- Follow infectious materials procedures
- Follow life support procedures
- Follow patient care procedures
- Follow police or emergency radio regulations
- Use emergency medical procedures
- Use emergency medical treatment procedures
- Use first aid procedures
- Use hazardous materials information
- Use health or sanitation standards
- Use knowledge of medical terminology
- Use local or regional geographical knowledge to transportation
- Use rescue procedures
- Use sanitation practices in health care settings
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
- Identify body response variations
- Recognize physical or emotional abuse
- Understand properties or composition of drugs
- Understand technical operating, service or repair manuals
Performing General Physical Activities
- Apply appropriate physical restraint
- Lift or transport ill or injured patients
- Set up patient care equipment
Handling and Moving Objects
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
- Observe patient condition
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Training and Teaching Others
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
- Communicate technical information
- Make presentations on health or medical issues
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Interacting with Computers
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Processing Information
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Thinking Creatively
Analyzing Data or Information
Controlling Machines and Processes
- Operate emergency fire or rescue equipment
- Use two-way radio or mobile phone
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Tools and Technology Tools**
Emergency medical services suction units or accessories
- Airway suction units
- Battery-powered portable suction units
- Fixed-suction equipment
Emergency response litters or stretchers or accessories
- Multi-level wheeled cots
- Stair chairs
- Stretchers
Laryngoscopes or accessories
- Curved adult blades
- Curved pediatric blades
- Laryngoscopes
- Straight adult blades
- Straight pediatric blades
Medical oxygen masks or parts
- Adult non-rebreather oxygen masks
- Child oxygen masks
- Infant oxygen masks
Spine boards
- Extrication devices
- Full-spine immobilization devices
- Half-spine immobilization devices
- Spinal immobilization equipment
Technology**
Mobile Operating Devices
Patient Care Reporting
- Utilization of ePCR software
Work Remotely No
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $5,300.00 - $9,166.00 per month
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to attend an in-person interview?
License/Certification:
- California Paramedic License (Required)
Work Location: In person
