CURRENT RATE OF PAY: $10.85/HR

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1 The Harris- Elmore Fire Department/ EMS Division Announces job openings for the position of: Part-Time Paramedic CURRENT RATE OF PAY: $12.00/HR Part-Time EMT- Advanced CURRENT RATE OF PAY: $10.85/HR Minimum Qualifications EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: One (1) year experience as a Paramedic or EMT- Advanced AND Completion of high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma AND Current certification in CPR, ACLS(Paramedic) AND Possession and maintenance of a valid motor vehicle operator s license and an acceptable driving record. JOB DESCRIPTION: Work duties include but are not limited to: Providing emergency medical assistance and advanced life support in conjunction with an M.D., D.O., or physician advisory board; starts I.V.'s; maintains patient's breathing by intubation; administers medications; operates advanced life support equipment; assesses vital signs; controls bleeding; assists childbirth; immobilizes fractures; communicates with patients, families and other emergency personnel to conduct rescue operations; maintains radio communications with hospitals; transports patients to medical facilities; prepares and submits reports and records of treatment, nature of problem and patient identification to hospital personnel. Tests and maintains advanced life support equipment and instruments for proper operation; inventories and restocks drugs and medical supplies; maintains inventory of medical supplies and medications; inspects and cleans ambulances; maintains station. OTHER JOB RELATED INFORMATION: One part-time employee will be on duty for each ten (10) hour shift, Monday through Friday, from 7:00am until 5:00 pm. Part-time employees will be limited to scheduling of no more than twenty (20) hours per week unless otherwise approved. Part-time employees will be manning the station by themselves during their scheduled hours. During those hours, part-time employees will be required to complete scheduled duties and respond to emergency calls with available volunteers. If no volunteers are available, the part-time employee shall request the appropriate mutual-aid department and respond to the scene to start treatment until the mutual-aid department arrives. Part-time employees must be motivated to complete their assigned tasks on their own without constant and direct supervision. Page 1

2 Part-time employees are required to be physically able to carry equipment, assist in lifting patients, assist in extricating patients from various situations, and sometimes endure physically challenging situations. Meeting the physical challenges is important to the safety of yourself, your fellow EMT s and the patients we serve. Any physical challenges you may have should be disclosed to the Harris-Elmore Fire Department/ EMS Division at the time your application is submitted. Since we work closely as a team, we can adapt to any minor physical limitations you may have for everyone s safety. Part-time employees shall be required to provide and wear their own approved navy blue EMS style pants and black safety toe boots while on duty. The Harris-Elmore Fire Department/ EMS Division shall issue two shirts upon hire (employees choice of long sleeve or short sleeve), which will be required to be worn by the employee only while on duty for the Harris-Elmore Fire Department/ EMS Division. Additional safety and outer wear will be provided for use only while on duty and may need to be shared among other employees. All part-time employees shall be required to adhere to the Harris-Elmore Fire Department/ EMS Division Medical Protocols, Standard Operating Guidelines, Employee Handbook, Salary Policy, and any other rules and regulations set forth by the Harris-Elmore Fire Department/ EMS Division, Harris Township Trustees, and or the State of Ohio. Part-time employees shall adhere to the Harris- Elmore command structure and be able to operate in a cooperative team like manner with the volunteer EMS staff. Part-time employees shall be required to complete and properly document the completion of daily job duties as assigned when not on emergency calls. Failure to complete daily and assigned job duties and proper documentation shall be grounds for termination. Failure to abide by Medical Protocols, Standard Operating Guidelines, Employee Handbook, or the department command structure will be grounds for employment termination. Disrespectful, abusive, or negligent conduct towards the public, the volunteers, or the command staff shall be grounds for employment termination. Part- time employees will occasionally be responsible for attending mandatory trainings and updates posted by the EMS Training Captain or EMS Division Assistant Chief. These trainings will be posted with as much advanced notice as possible to give all employees a chance to work out any schedule conflicts that would arise from such training. If schedule conflicts are unable to be worked out the employee must make contact with the officer scheduling the training so other arrangements can be made. Failure to regularly attend mandatory trainings or make other arraignments for being unable to attend could result in termination of employment. Page 2

3 Part-time employees are welcome to attend and participate in the EMS Division business meetings held on the second (2 nd ) Tuesday of each month and all regularly scheduled training sessions held on the fourth (4 th ) Tuesday of each month. All meetings begin promptly at 6:30pm unless otherwise posted. Part-time employees will be required to regularly submit at a minimum of four days of availability each month to be considered an active part-time employee. This does not guarantee the employee the days and hours that where submitted, but shows that they are available and willing to work. Availability must be submitted by the deadline each month to the designated EMS officer overseeing the part-time EMS employees. Failure to regularly submit your availability or minimum availability will be grounds for termination. Harris Township is an equal opportunity employer and selects the best matched individual for any job based upon job related qualifications, regardless of race, color, creed, sex, national origin, age, handicap or other protected groups under state, federal or local Equal Opportunity Laws. Mail completed applications to: Harris-Elmore Fire Department/ EMS Division Attn: EMS Assistant Chief Murray 321 Rice Street Elmore, Ohio Applicants will be notified of the time and date of the scheduled interview, in writing or by phone call, to the address or phone number provided on the application. After one (1) year your application will become inactive and you must reapply if you have not been interviewed and still wish to be considered for employment. Applications will continue to be accepted until all positions have been filled. Page 3

4 The Harris- Elmore Fire Department/ EMS Division Application for Part- Time Employment Name: Mailing Address City, State, Zip: Legal Address (if different): Home Phone: Social Security No.: Address: Current Ohio EMS EDUCATION AND TRAINING Current Level of Certification: EMT- Advanced Paramedic Ohio Certification Number: Expires: How many years of experience do you have at your current certification level? Check All Additional Credentials Held. You must currently hold an EMT- Advanced or Paramedic, and CPR credentials in order to be considered. Provide copies of your certificates (front and back). CPR Firefighter level 1A/ I/ II ACLS National Registry # Exp. Date Exp. Date: Exp. Date Exp. Date: PALS HazMat Exp. Date Level CRIMINAL HISTORY Have you ever been convicted by any court of a felony or misdemeanor? Yes No If yes, provide an attached explanation of the circumstances. A conviction will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from employment. DRIVING HISTORY Do you have a valid State of Ohio Driver License? Yes No Drivers License Number: Expires: Has your Driver s License ever been suspended? Yes No Have you been involved in any traffic accidents in which you where citied? Yes No Medical Do you have any medical or physical problems that prevent you from: (check all that apply) Doing CPR? Lifting lbs? Climbing/Descending Stairs? Carrying 70 lbs of equipment? Driving a Vehicle? Wearing Respiratory Protection Bending, squatting, kneeling, walking on uneven ground Any other physical condition(s) which would prevent you from meeting the requirements listed in the job description? FORMAL EDUCATION For each category below, circle the highest educational level you have completed. Did you graduate? High School Yes / No School name, city and state Circle highest year completed College College name, city and state Circle highest year completed Did you graduate? Yes / No If you attended college, what was your: Major Minor Highest degree earned Page 4

5 EMPLOYMENT HISTORY EXPERIENCE: In the space provided below, give a complete record of your employment, beginning with your present or most recent job. Account for all periods in the last seven years, including self-employment and unemployment. Use extra paper if necessary. DUTIES DUTIES DUTIES DUTIES REFERENCES: EXCLUDING RELATIVES AND PREVIOUS EMPLOYERS, LIST THREE (3) INDIVIDUALS. NAME ADDRESS DAYTIME PHONE NUMBER Page 5

6 HARRIS TOWNSHIP WRITTEN CONSENT RELEASE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION I,, authorize Full Name (print) Last 4 numbers of Social Security Number the Harris Township Board of Trustees to obtain my on-line Bureau of Motor Vehicles Record on an annual basis as long as I remain an elected official, employee and/or volunteer for Harris Township. I understand that my BMV record may affect being authorized to operate motor vehicles for the township. Birth Date: Driver s license number: Signature Date Page 6

7 ATTACHMENTS All applicants will submit legible photocopies of the following documents: State of Ohio EMS Certification Card CPR for Healthcare Providers Card ACLS Card (Paramedic Only) APPLICANT S STATEMENT I certify that all information provided herein is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I hereby authorize Harris- Elmore Fire Department/ EMS Division and the Harris Township Trustees to make any investigations of my criminal, motor vehicle, education, and employment histories or any other related affairs as maybe necessary in arriving at an employment decision. I also release all persons from liabilities in responding to inquiries regarding my application. In the event of employment, I understand that upon discovery of false or misleading information in my application or during my employment interview, may result in my discharge. I also understand that I am required to follow all rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and job requirements of Harris- Elmore Fire Department/ EMS Division and that failure to do so may result in discharge. In place of the original, I permit a copy of this statement to be used. Signature of Applicant: Printed Name of Applicant: Date: ADMINISTRATIVE TRACKING Date application received by EMS Division Officer... Initials: Date of initial interview Date of second interview (if applicable) Date of hire as approved by the Harris Twp Trustees Date and type of action taken (notice to applicant) Page 7