EMT Basic Life Support Technician Salary $13.50 - $15.00 Hourly Location Eugene/Springfield, OR Job Type Various Department Fire & EMS Department Job Number 01789 Closing Continuous General Statement of Duties Eugene Springfield Fire is recruiting full-time limited duration and part-time temporary, licensed Emergency Medical Technicians to staff basic life support medic units. The limited duration positions are non-represented. Applicants hired as full-time limited duration employees may receive a generous and competitive benefits package, similar to benefits received by other non-represented employees which include: Health Insurance - medical, dental, and vision; Retirement; Personal Time Off, and more (see the additional information section of the posting for details on these excellent benefits.) Applicants hired as part-time temporary employees will be treated the same as other temporary employees. We anticipate that the positions will last from two to three years. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and familiarity of the Eugene Springfield Fire Department. You will also gain experience that will be beneficial should you have a desire to gain regular employment in EMS and/or Fire services, including Eugene Springfield Fire. The Basic Life Support Technician (BLS Tech) is responsible for the pre-hospital care, packaging and transportation of sick and/or injured patients, primarily on code 1 scene calls within the Eugene/Springfield area. Work is performed within the scope of an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT). ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. This will be an ongoing posting until further notice. Applications will be processed at certain intervals based on business needs. The next review of applications will be November 27, 2018 and would include applications received through November 26, 2018 at 5:00 PM . This timing will be updated as needed, so we encourage candidates to check the posting at their convenience. The purpose of this recruitment is to create a list to fill positions for Eugene Springfield Fire. Applicants must successfully complete each step of the hiring process. If hired as a Firefighter/Paramedic with Eugene Springfield Fire in the future, you would be put in a lot draw and could be a City of Eugene or City of Springfield employee. Schedule Information Important information about the training academy for this position: If offered either the full-time limited duration or part-time temporary position, candidates must be available to attend an academy for a period of two and a half weeks upon hire, during which the schedule is projected to be Monday-Friday from 8:00am-5:00pm. Typically the hire date with either be a Friday or Monday, but could be any day of the week. In order to get a sense of each candidate's availability we have included supplemental questions that will assist us in confirming that a candidate is able to commit to the schedule needed for the academy, as well as determine which position(s) and shift(s) a candidate is available to work. For reference, . Examples of Duties Performed - Duties may include but are not limited to the following Qualifications Experience and Training Guidelines High school diploma or equivalent. License or Certificate: Emergency Medical Technician (Basic or higher) license at the time of application. National Registry or candidates registered in another state with an equivalent license must meet the State of Oregon requirements for licensure and are responsible for ing for reciprocity to ensure they have an Oregon license by the date of hire. You can view reciprocity information via the . A provisional license would not meet this requirement. Possession of and ability to maintain American Heart Association or equivalent Health Care Provider CPR card. Requires a valid Oregon driver's license or, the ability to obtain by date of hire; must pass driving records check and, if hired, maintain a driving record that meets the City's standard. Oregon law requires that an out-of-state license holder must obtain a valid Oregon license (with appropriate endorsements) within 30 days of becoming domiciled in the state (ORS 803.355). Eugene Springfield Fire has an Administrative Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) which addresses tattoos/body art for BLS Tech personnel. If you need additional information on this, please contact Twyla Bohrer at 541-682-5110. Supplemental Information ~ Hiring Process Information APPLICATION SCREENING Applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates will be invited for the Interview process. This may include an evaluation of the supplemental questions included in the application. INTERVIEW PROCESS The interview process may include job-simulation and/or physical ability practical(s), along with an interview designed to elicit an applicant's relevant skills and abilities for the job. OTHER SELECTION CRITERIA Finalists who successfully complete the screening process and interview process may continue on to a background investigation based on the business needs of the departments. Candidates selected to move forward after the background investigations will then undergo a psychological assessment prior to the establishment of the final eligibility list. FINALISTS SELECTED FOR IMMEDIATE HIRE OFF OF THE ELIBIGIBILITY LIST WILL BE REQUIRED TO UNDERGO AND SUCCESSFULLY PASS A COMPLETE PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL EXAMINATION PRIOR TO A FINAL OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT. This examination will be conducted at department expense by the hiring City's physician, with one component being a drug test which will include testing for marijuana, among other drugs. Candidates who test positive will be disqualified. Limited Duration Information (For applicants hired as full-time limited duration or part-time employees. This does not to the part-time temporary employees.) Applicants hired as full-time limited duration employees may receive similar benefits to those received by other non-represented employees, however they will receive different paid time off accruals than other non-represented employees due to the unique terms of these positions. Applicants hired as full-time limited duration employees will receive benefits that include: Health Insurance: medical, dental, and vision Basic Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage Long Term Disability Insurance Retirement Employee Assistance Program Personal Time off You can view the following links for more details on benefits for City of Eugene full-time limited duration employees: . Information on the benefit premium rates for a Limited Duration Non-Represented Employee can be found on the top of page 2 and page 5 of this . Details on this will be communicated to candidates during the hiring process, and outlined in an offer letter provided to successful candidates. Applicants hired as part-time temporary employees will be treated the same as other temporary employees. Additional Information DUE TO THE VOLUME OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED BY THE CITY, GENERALLY, ONLY APPLICANTS SELECTED FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION (TESTING, INTERVIEWS) WILL BE CONTACTED. Current information about the status of a job posting is available by going to www.eugene-or.gov/jobs and selecting "Check the Status - Recently Posted jobs." The City of Eugene complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Any applicant with a qualified disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act may request accommodation by contacting an employment coordinator at (541) 682-5061. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the City of Eugene will request all eligible candidates who accept employment with the City to provide documentation to prove they are eligible for employment in the United States. The City of Eugene is committed to a work environment which values the cultural, educational, and life experiences of each employee. We believe that a diverse workforce enables us to deliver culturally competent service to all members of our community. As part of our commitment to diversity, the City continues to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Women, people with disabilities, and persons of color are strongly encouraged to . Applicants hired as temporary fill-in staff do not receive benefits through the City of Eugene unless required by City, State or Federal code/statute. The information below applies to applicants hired as limited duration employees. Salary and Benefits The normal starting salary is the first step shown on the posting. The City provides benefits, including paid time off, retirement, and medical insurance. 01 Before answering supplemental questions #1 and #2, please review the Schedule Information described in the posting. Check the box that best describes your availability: I am interested in being considered for either a limited duration full-time position or a part-time temporary position, and would be able to commit to the academy schedule described in the posting if offered either type of position. I am interested in being considered for a limited duration full-time position only, and would be able to commit to the academy schedule described in the posting if offered a limited duration full-time position. I am interested in being considered for a part-time temporary position only, and would be able to commit to the academy schedule described in the posting if offered a part-time temporary position. I am not interested in a limited duration full-time position or a part-time temporary position; and/or I would not be able to commit to the academy schedule described in the posting. 02 For reference the shift descriptions can be accessed via a link in the posting description. I would be available for the following (check all that ): E Shift F Shift G Shift H Shift I Shift J Shift Part-Time 03 Do you hold a current Emergency Medical Technician license (Basic or higher)? Yes No 04 If "YES" to question 1, list your license type/level, license number, the date it was issued, the expiration date, and the issuing agency. If "NO" enter N/A. 05 If you do not possess an Oregon Emergency Medical Technician license (Basic of higher), when are you expecting to receive your Oregon reciprocity? This should be based on the fact that you have already looked in to the reciprocity process and understand that you need to obtain it by the date of hire. In addition you should also understand that a provisional license will not meet the requirement. Enter N/A if this question does not . 06 Do you possess an American Heart Association or equivalent Health Care Provider CPR card? Yes No 07 Do you possess a valid driver's license? Yes No 08 If you possess an Oregon DPSST number, enter the number here. If you do not, enter N/A. 09 Please list any EMS related, NIMS, or DPSST certifications that you possess. Specify if the issuing agency for each certificate listed. Do not list any certifications that are expired. 10 If you are you conversant in a language other than English, please list which language(s) and include your skill level for A, B, & C below. For each letter indicate whether your skill level is (1) basic words, (2) simple sentences, or (3) serve as interpreter/read or write documents. a. Speaking/Signing b. Reading c. Writing 11 From the choices below, select the option that best represents your paid experience in emergency medical services. The amount of time you select should reflect a full-time equivalent. For example: If you have worked one job at 20 hours a week for two years, your equivalent years of full-time experience (40 hours a week) would be one year. None and up to six months. At least six months and up to one year. At least one year and up to two years. At least two years and up to three years. At least three years or more. 12 If you have volunteer experience with an agency that provides emergency medical response services, answer this question. List the agencies for which you volunteered, the time-frame you volunteered for each agency, the scope within which you worked (EMT-Basic, Intermediate, or Paramedic), and the average number of medical calls per month that you respond(ed) to for that agency in a volunteer capacity. If you have worked for a variety of agencies, separate out each agency. 13 If you have paid experience with an agency that provides emergency medical response services, answer this question. List the agencies for which you worked, the time-frame you worked for each agency, the scope within which you worked (EMT-Basic, Intermediate, or Paramedic) and the average number of medical calls per month that you respond(ed) to for that agency in a paid capacity. If you have worked for a variety of agencies, separate out each agency. Required Question Agency City of Eugene Address City of Eugene, Human Resources 940 Willamette St, Suite 200 Eugene, Oregon, 97401 Phone (541) 682-5061