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Job Description
Statement on Remote Work Policy - Mono County, California
“Mono County does not permit fully remote positions. All employees are required to perform their job duties in person at their designated work location(s) to ensure compliance with Mono County policies, state labor laws, applicable tax regulations, and operational requirements. Requests for intermittent remote work may be considered on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the Department Head, with approval from the County Administrative Officer (CAO).”
Description
DEFINITION : To render skilled and technical life saving techniques to those in need of assistance; assist paramedics in performance of advance life support; to operate and maintain assigned rescue vehicle and decentralized ambulance station.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS : Incumbents in the Emergency Medical Technician classification are in possession of an EMT 1A license from the State of California and ICEMA.
Examples of Duties
DUTIES include but are not limited to the following:- Working at assigned station with one partner on a twenty-four-hour shift.
- Provide Basic Life Support and/or assist with Advanced Life Support treatment to victims, in accordance with California State and ICEMA Region EMT 1A Scope of Practice.
- Performs necessary medical treatment and assists in patient extrication from vehicles involved in traffic collisions or accidents, sometimes with assistance from other agencies, such as Mono County Sheriff’s Office, Mono County Search and Rescue, local Fire Departments, United States Forest Service and others.
- Responds into the back county by foot, vehicle, helicopter or by whatever means necessary to render treatment.
- Operates rescue unit in presence of inclement weather, road closures, and possible avalanche danger.
- Complete paperwork in a timely and accurate manner.
- Perform over-the-side rescues of victims as trained.
- Responds to the fire ground to treat victims of fire, explosions, or building collapse. Assists with fire ground duties as assigned and trained.
Typical Qualifications
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS :
Knowledge of :- Previous 911 ambulance experience (preferred).
- EMT 1A Scope of Practice as defined and required by the State of California.
- BLS protocols as required by the local certifying agency (ICEMA).
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Emergency medical techniques; rescue techniques.
- Defensive driving.
- Vehicle and equipment maintenance.
- Recordkeeping procedures and methods of documentation.
Ability and willingness to :- Perform functions of the local EMS Agency EMT 1A Scope of Practice.
- Become certified as a CPR and First Aid Instructor.
- Learn the geography of the local area.
- Think and act quickly in emergencies, judge situations and people accurately.
- Prepare concise written reports and complete all required clerical duties.
- Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
- Maintain vehicles and medical and non-medical equipment.
- Work harmoniously with partners and those contacted in the course of work.
- Be on call for 24 hours, 48 hours or as scheduled.
- Work stand-by shifts (may be less than 24 hours).
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE : Certificate from college or technical school and/or training as an EMT 1A.
Special Requirements :
(1) Possession of valid EMT license from State of California.
(2) Possession of a valid Driver’s license.
(4) Possession of valid Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider card from American Heart Association or Red Cross.
(5) Ability to pass extensive criminal background check.
Supplemental Information
Online written exam
CPAT or Physical Fitness Evaluation
This position is not eligible for benefits. -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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County of Mono
Show moreWild by nature, Mono County is a destination that is full of adventure. Set on the eastern slopes of California’s Sierra Nevada mountain range, Mono County is a rare environment of natural contrasts: soaring granite peaks, spacious desert vistas, quiet lakes, bubbling hot springs, cold mountain streams, winter snows, sunny summer skies, rolling sagebrush hills, vibrant wildflower meadows.
Best of all, this natural playground is matched with a complete range of amenities and activities making it an ideal place to get away from it all. Enjoy an array of fine shops, restaurants, cafés, snowboard or bike down mountain trails, fish for trout, relax in a soothing hot spring, or paddle a kayak along the shore of an ancient inland sea.
The Town of Mammoth Lakes is the most populated area of Mono County and offers fine schools, shopping, dining and recreation. The County Seat is located in picturesque Bridgeport located 360 miles north of LA and 182 miles SE of Sacramento. The northern areas of the county include Topaz, Coleville and Walker. The southern areas of the county include Crowley Lake, Benton, Mono City, Lee Vining, and Chalfant.
Rat Race? Looking for a lifestyle change with a great quality of life? Mono County is a sparsely populated rural county that offers numerous recreational opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast. Ski or snowboard at Mammoth and June Mountains, fish and hike the Sierra, and enjoy working where you vacation. An outstanding opportunity exists in the beautiful Eastern Sierra.
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