City of Eugene (OR) is accepting apps for BASIC LIFE SUPPORT TECHNICIAN Until Applications taken on a continuous basis. Salary $13.50 – $15.00 hourly For details about this career and over 3,500 other fire departments looking to hire firefighters Join FireCareers.com today… Fill out your PROFILE and get access to thousands of career firefighter recruitment’s across the Country. FREE 7 Day Pass
City of Eugene (OR)
is accepting applications for:
BASIC LIFE SUPPORT TECHNICIAN
| SALARY RANGE
$13.50 – $15.00 Hourly REQUISITION #: 01789Eugene Springfield Fire is recruiting full-time limited duration and part-time temporary, licensed Emergency Medical Technicians to staff basic life support medic units. These positions are non-represented. Applicants hired as full-time limited duration employees may receive similar benefits to those received by other non-represented employees (see the additional information section of the posting for more information on this.) 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 first review of applications may occur as early as November 8 and would include applications received through November 7. 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. A single eligibility list will be established for use by both the City of Eugene and City of Springfield. Using the eligibility list, management will determine which candidates are selected for each City. Candidates will not have an option to select which City they receive an offer from. Examples of Duties Performed – Duties may include but are not limited to the following: High school diploma or equivalent. License or Certificate: 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 sworn personnel. If you need additional information on this, please contact Misty Jarrett at 541-682-5663. Hiring Process Information APPLICATION SCREENING INTERVIEW PROCESS OTHER SELECTION CRITERIA 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 InformationApplicants 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. 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 InformationDUE 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 apply. |
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Basic Life Support Technician Supplemental Questionnaire
* 1. Do you hold a current Emergency Medical Technician license (Basic or higher)?
* 2. 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.
* 3. 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 apply.
* 4. Do you possess an American Heart Association or equivalent Health Care Provider CPR card?
* 5. Do you possess a valid driver’s license?
* 6. If you possess an Oregon DPSST number, enter the number here. If you do not, enter N/A.
* 7. 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.
* 8. 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
* 9. 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.
* 10. 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.
* 11. 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.
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