Community Health Ett/Emt I

We are looking for EMTs, or someone who would like to become an EMT, with experience working with vulnerable populations and who enjoy serving and working for the public. Patience and compassion in working with Juneau's most vulnerable populations is essential. If this is you, and you are able to work well both independently and as part of a team, then come join the CARES team at Capital City Fire Rescue.

THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM

Capital City Fire Rescue has overseen the CARES program for its fourth year now. While continuing to expand our scope to increasingly help our community, we are simultaneously providing training and opportunities to grow for our employees.

 CARES works as a team. We have a unique opportunity to help our community, help one another, and ourselves all at the same time. We look forward to working with those with the same desires.

DESCRIPTION OF WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

This position is the basic entry-level into the Community Assistance Response & Emergency Services section within the Fire Department.  Under the general direction of the CARES Program Manager, you will respond to calls for service treating our most vulnerable populations that are suffering the impacts of drug and alcohol abuse.

This position operates CARES transport vehicles, or ambulances, and works both independently and with other emergency medical services personnel.  After assessing the general condition of impaired, ill, or injured individuals, you will provide care and transportation to the most appropriate facility. When transported to the Sobering Center, monitoring and reassessing is an essential part of duties. Those in this position will be provided with the opportunity and training to achieve their EMT I certification if they are not already certified, and their Fire Fighter I certification if this is something they desire.

WORKING HOURS AND LOCATION

This position works 12-hour shifts from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM or 8:00 PM - 8:00 AM. You will work 3 shifts the first week with 4 days off, then 4 shifts the next week with 3 days off.

Work location is based out of the CARES Sobering Center located at St. Vincent De Paul.

COMMUNITY HEALTH ETT MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:           High School graduation or a valid GED certificate.

Other:                   Not less than 18 years of age at time of appointment.

A valid Alaska Driver's License at time of appointment and for continued employment.

Certification(s): Valid Emergency Trauma Technician Certification at time of appointment and for continued employment.*

Certification as a State of Alaska Emergency Medical Technician I or higher within one year of appointment.

Note:                 Employees must advance from the Emergency Trauma Technician level to the Emergency Medical Technician I level once they obtain the required certifications, meet performance standards, and meet minimum qualifications of the higher level.

• Department may provide ETT Certification training to the applicant upon receipt of

conditional job offer.

COMMUNITY HEALTH EMT I MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:           High School graduation or a valid GED certificate.

Other:                   Not less than 18 years of age at time of appointment.

A valid Alaska Driver's License at time of appointment and for continued employment.

Certification(s):  Certification by the State of Alaska as an Emergency Medical Technician I

or higher at time of appointment and for continued employment.

A criminal history through JPD will be required of all applicants prior to a final job offer. Applicants will be asked to complete a Wavier and Authorization to Release Information and Records.  If an applicant has a conviction in their history the information will be reviewed in collaboration with Human Resources in accordance with 3 PR 025

HIRING MANAGER CONTACT INFO

Hiring Manager: Joe Mishler

Phone Number: 907-586-5322, Ext. 4327

Email: joe.mishler@juneau.gov