Salary: $14.60 - $21.91 HourlyLocation : Clovis, NMJob Type: FULL-TIMEJob Number: 2024_08_16_6025_BDepartment: FIRE DEPARTMENTDivision: EMS DIVISIONOpening Date: 08/16/2024Job DescriptionUnder the direct supervision of the EMS Lead Medic the EMS Specialist serves the community by responding to emergency and non-emergency situations, natural and man made, that pose a threat to the lives of the citizens within the CFD response district and it's mutual aid partners. The EMS Specialist protects life by performing emergency medical care, public education duties, maintaining EMS equipment, apparatus, and facilities.The EMS Specialist will perform according to the State of New Mexico and City of Clovis Fire Department Scope of Practice as approved by Medical Direction. This position works under a 7 day FLSA cycle, and is generally scheduled (2) 20 hour shifts per cycle. This posting may be used to fill Full Time, Part-Time, and Casual positions.This position has been classified as a safety sensitive position and is subject to our drug testing policy to include pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion and post-accident for the following prohibited substances; marijuana, amphetamines, opioids, phencyclidine (PCP), and cocaine, as well as any drug not approved for medical use by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration or the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Typical Duties
- Performs emergency medical services to the standards and expectations of the City of Clovis Fire Department.
- Performs basic and advanced medical rescue procedures to access, stabilize and transport a patient to an appropriate medical facility.
- Provides pre-hospital emergency medical care effectively and safely in all types of emergent conditions.
- Duties include but are not limited to emergent and non-emergent treatment and transport of patients as assigned by the supervisor.
- Completes appropriate patient treatment documentation as well as any other reports required by department policy.
- Maintains and prepares vehicles and medical equipment in a manner allowing for emergency and non-emergency response.
- Obtain and maintain CEVO certification and operate assigned vehicles in a safe manner with due regard to the public.
- Responsible for patient advocacy, interagency teamwork, and fluid verbal/written communication with other personnel.
- All duties must be performed with maturity and professionalism.
- Attends meetings, seminars and other training to stay current in position and required skill competencies for the position.
- Develop a basic understanding of the Incident Management System and take command of an incident, if first on scene, until relieved.
- Develop detailed knowledge of city streets, highways and county responses.
- Conduct behavior at all times in a professional manner to reflect positively on the Fire
- Department and the City of Clovis.
- Utilize appropriate protective equipment furnished by the department for personal safety.
- Perform other department activities as assigned.
Requirements
- Vacancy posting will run for a three week period with first review of applicants at the end of the business day week two of positing.
- EMS Specialist Intermediate will be hired within the salary range with a base pay of $12.91 to $19.37 dependent upon experience.
- Scheduled shifts will be from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. two shifts per 7 day cycle.
PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Must be able to quickly respond to ambulance, must be able to access patients in difficult terrain, weather conditions or other difficult situations such as vehicle accidents, entrapment by machinery, must be able to carry patients and equipment over rough terrain and in confined spaces.
- Must be able to perform CPR for long periods of time, procession of fine motor skills and be able to read medications on vials and syringes in a stressful environment.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands or arms. The employee is frequently required to sit, bend or stoop, and talk or hear.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, except during certain EMS activities when noise may be loud.
Cigna Health Insurance Medical Employee Only - In Network deductible $1000Employee portion = $38.17 per pay period (24) or $916.08 annuallyCity portion = $318.07 per pay period (24) or $8,139.12 (90% of cost)Medical Employee + Family - In Network deductible $3,000Employee portion = $89.79 per pay period (24) or $2,154.96 annuallyCity portion = $808.20 per pay period (24) or $19,396.80 (90% of cost)DentalUnited Concordia options of 2 plans 100% employee costVision Davis Vision 100% employee costLife Insurance$40,000 paid by the City on employee (if enrolled in short term disability)$2,000 paid by City for dependents (if enrolled in short term disability)Supplemental Voluntary Life InsuranceShort-Term/Long Term Disability 100 % employee costVoluntary Short-Term Disability 70% of weekly income after 15 day waiting period/Long Term Disability 60% of weekly income after 180 day waiting periodFlexible Spending Accounts 100% employee costHealthcare Flexible Spending AccountDependent Care Flexible Spending AccountRetirement ChoicesICMA Employee Contributes minimum of 3% City matches 14% (of total wages)PERA Employee Contributes 15.15% City matches 10.3% Fire - Municipal Fire Plan 5 Employee contributes 19.7% City 22.4%Police - Municipal Police Plan 5 Employee contributes 18.3% City 19.65%Time OffVacation Accrual 84 hours annually (2912 Fire Service accrues 120 hours annually) increases at intervals 7 and 15 yearsSick Accrual 96 hours annually (2912 Fire Service accrues 134.4 annually)(at 20 years with separation get 50% of sick leave balance)11 paid holidaysPhysical Examination Leave - 4 hours annuallyBereavement LeaveVoting Leave - 1 hourPersonal DayTuition Assistance - job related 100% of tuition cost reimbursedOption of Sick Leave Bank01 A requirement of the position is you must be at least 18 years of age. Do you confirm you are at least 18 years old?
02 A requirement of the position is you must have a high school diploma or GED. Do you confirm you have a high school diploma or GED?
03 This position requires you have a current, valid driver's license (equivalent to a NM Class D ) do you meet this requirement?
04 This position requires a clean driving record, in the past three (3) years have you had more than two (2) major violations and/or accidents?
05 Do you hold a valid EMT License? if yes list National or State level. 06 This position has been classified as a safety sensitive position by the City of Clovis and/or the USDOT and is subject to City of Clovis' drug testing policy and/or regulations set for by USDOT to include pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion and post-accident for the following prohibited substances: marijuana, amphetamines, opioids, phencyclidine (PCP), and cocaine, as well as any drug not approved for medical use by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration or the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Please confirm you understand this position is subject to the City drug testing policy to include pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident testing.
07 Were you referred by Workforce?
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