Emergency Medical Technician, BLS or ETT - Job Opening

Job Title:                  Emergency Medical Technician, BLS, or ETT
Pay Rate:                  $11.11 - $21.05 , DOE (Grade 1-3) Part-Time Position with Partial Benefits    

Department:             Emergency Medical Services, City of Craig                                                                                                                                                                                           
Date Posted:             July 7, 2022

Position Summary

Under the general direction of the Emergency Medical Services Coordinator, the EMT, BLS or ETT is responsible for the overall readiness of all EMS equipment, supplies, and materials, as assigned. The employee shall respond to emergency calls, perform administrative duties, and maintain a general orderliness and cleanliness of the EMS facility and response vehicles.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide first line emergency medical response and care without regards to race, creed, social standing, economic class, political or religious preferences.
• Respond to all EMS calls within the City of Craig during the normal weekday; accompany all medevacs as needed and take on-call shifts as scheduled.
• Drive, operate, and maintain emergency medical vehicles, apparatus, and equipment safely while observing legal driving practices.
• Prepare and submit reports on incidents, apparatus maintenance, and inventory.
• Assist with the cleaning and reloading of all equipment, tools, and apparatus upon completion of emergency response activities. Maintain an adequate supply of all necessary first response medical equipment as it pertains to community EMS needs and possible disasters.
• Inspect vehicles, equipment, and apparatus for proper operating conditions; assist with equipment testing; perform routine and minor repairs and maintenance; identify needs for major repairs; maintain records of maintenance work performed.
• Maintain the general cleanliness and organization of the EMS section within the Craig Fire Hall including lockers, supply cabinets, equipment, floors, and training aids.
• Ensure the proper disposal of all bio-hazard materials collected during the normal day-to-day response of emergency medical services in a safe and orderly manner as outlined by OSHA Standards.
• Assist with EM Grants and Programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Certification from the State of Alaska, or able to obtain as soon as possible.
• Must maintain valid Provider CPR with documented continued education within the field of Emergency Medical Services.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Alaska Driver’s License.
• Must be bondable.
• Certified Emergency Medical Technician preferred, but will assist with obtaining BLS, and further training.
• Certified Instructor for CPR, First Aid, ETT and EMT-I under the State of Alaska preferred.
• Must possess ability to work with others.
• Prior work history must demonstrate reliability and honesty
• Must pass Drug and Background check.

Hours of Work

Work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. 

Applications
Complete job description and application are available at Craig City Hall, 500 Third Street, or online at www.craigak.com. Please submit completed applications to hr@craigak.com, or drop off at City Hall, 500 Third Street. 
Positions open until filled.

The City of Craig is an Equal Opportunity Employer