Emergency Medical Technician

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training, and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED Certification

Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications

• Current certification as an Emergency Medical Technician

• 18 years of age or older

• A valid State of Illinois Driver's License

• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience as an EMT or other healthcare professional

• Previous experience providing services to persons experiencing a mental health or substance related crisis

• Experience working in a high-stress environment

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Empathetic and compassionate patient-centered approach to interactions

• Effectiveness, versatility and action-oriented mindset

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

NOTE: Credentialing under Region 11, Chicago EMS Systems including EMS System Entry and all required EMS Continuing Education updates for maintenance once hired

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to complete an interview which will include a writing exercise as part of the interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral and written parts of the interview will be selected.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• General office environment

• Public safety work environment

• Ability to work flexible on-call hours may be required; hours are subject to change based on program needs

• Must be comfortable responding to calls in communities across the city

EQUIPMENT

• Standard office equipment (e.g., telephone, printer, photocopier, fax machine, calculator)

• Computers and peripheral equipment (e.g., computer, modems)

• Two-way radios

• Emergency Medical Service equipment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to use EMT medical equipment and supplies including automated extended defibrillator equipment

• Must be comfortable bending, lifting, and kneeling over the course of the shift

• Ability to operate automotive vehicles and associated equipment

KNOWLEDGE

• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and guidelines

• Departmental orders and other written policies and procedures (e.g. General Orders and addenda, Special Directives, Memoranda, SOPs, and Labor agreements of the Chicago Department of Public Health)

• Department response levels, chain of command, and incident command procedures at emergency incidents

• EMT scope of practice including Region 11 EMS Protocols, Policies, and Procedures

Some knowledge of:

• Management and supervisory methods, practices, and procedures

• Geographical locations in the City

• Public safety principles and practices

• Knowledge of applicable City and department policies, procedures, rules, and regulations

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 5/10/24

Apr 11, 2024, 3:21:35 PM