Fire Service Emergency Medical Technician - Basic

Fire Service Emergency Medical Technician - Basic

All applications will be accepted from 12/23/2024-1/19/2025.

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As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, job growth opportunities, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.

 General Job Description:

This is Basic Life Support (BLS) field work responding to emergency calls from the public to administer emergency medical care and provide safe transport to an accredited hospital emergency room and pursue training to be certified for Emergency Medical Technician- Advanced scope of practice. Employees in this class serve as a first responder with responsibility for assessing patient condition and determining actions necessary for stabilization. Comforting patients, reassuring family and bystanders, and coordinating with the general public, fire and police authorities are of major significance to this work. Duties are performed according to Pennsylvania standard emergency medical services Basic Life Support protocols. Employees may complete training in advanced life support techniques assisting a Fire Service Paramedic which includes both classroom and on-the-job training components. 

EDUCATION:

Education equivalent to completion of the twelfth school grade.

AND

CERTIFICATION:

Possession of a current Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)- Basic Certification issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. 

The analyst responsible for reviewing applications and additional documentation for this job opportunity is Brittany Perez.  You can contact Brittany at brittany.perez@phila.gov.