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Employment Announcement
Shippensburg Area Emergency Medical Services
Emergency Medical Technician I
(Part Time)
Internal Close Date: August 31, 2007
External Post Date: September 1, 2007
External Close Date: as determined
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED
UNTIL FULL COVERAGE IS ASSURED
KIND OF WORK: This is a skilled, professional position
involving all phases of emergency medical services operations
including basic life support duties, as well as routine
non-emergency assignment. Shifts will be scheduled for maximum
support of Emergency Medical Services operations. Direction is
received through the Operations division of SAEMS.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
▪ Respond on emergency apparatus to render aid to sick and
injured persons and provide BLS care at a wide variety of
emergency incidents
▪ Drive and operate emergency vehicles and apparatus
▪ Maintain equipment
▪ Restock supplies and maintain emergency vehicle readiness by
performing regular maintenance and inspections
▪ Write accurate and legible reports regarding incidents and
patient care
▪ Perform routine administrative tasks
▪ Maintain knowledge of area roads and subdivisions
▪ Maintain knowledge of current Pennsylvania Protocols, Triage
Plan and Mass Casualty operations
▪ Perform other related duties as required
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS: (special requirements
continue below)
▪ High school graduation or the equivalent; American
citizenship; minimum age 18 years
▪ Preference may be given for additional related education,
training and/or experience
▪ Sufficient knowledge of Pennsylvania Pre-hospital Medical
Protocols to effectively work as a sole BLS provider
▪ Ability to apply training to quickly, calmly and effectively
respond to emergencies using good judgment and independent
action
▪ Strong and effective spoken and written (English)
communication skills, including the ability to understand and
carry out orders and standard operating procedures
▪ Strong physical condition due to the spontaneous physical
demands of comprehensive emergency medical services (e.g.
respond to all types of emergency situations; rescue
operations; lift patients of any size/weight using various
devices; use manual and mechanical tools during emergency
operations; wear and use specialized protective equipment
including respirators), all of which may require standing,
walking, running, lifting, bending, stooping, driving,
climbing stairs/ladders, crawling and working outdoors in all
types of weather conditions
▪ Ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with co-workers, fire and rescue personnel and
the general public
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
▪ Current certification as a PA State Emergency Medical
Technician
▪ Current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support
▪ Hazardous materials operations level training through a
recognized certification body
▪ NIMS ICS 100 and 700 certification
▪ Successful completion of an Emergency Vehicle Operators
Course
▪ Possession of a valid automobile operator's license
KIND OF EXAMINATION (may include):
1) An evaluation of training, education and experience
2) A written examination based on Pennsylvania Pre-hospital
Medical Protocols
3) A practical skills evaluation
4) A spoken examination
5) One or more interviews
6) A pre-employment background investigation
7) A pre-employment physical examination
8) A pre-employment drug test
NOTES:
▪Attach copies of the required certifications to the
Shippensburg Area EMS Employment Application form
▪ This position is subject to random drug testing
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS:
All applications for this vacancy with Shippensburg Area EMS
must be submitted to the Director of Operations, Shippensburg
Area Emergency Medical Services: 235 E King St. Shippensburg,
PA 17257, on or before the deadline date (if specified) on the
front of this announcement. An application may be rejected if
it is not complete or is received after the specified
deadline. Each applicant will be notified regarding the
selection process. Shippensburg Area EMS normally will not pay
for the cost of relocation or reimburse travel expenses.
Applications and complete job descriptions are available at
the above listed address or by contacting SAEMS at (717)
532-6069.
EXAMINATION PROCEDURE:
The kind of examination for positions announced will vary with
each position and may include:
(1) an evaluation of training and experience, (5) a background
investigation,
(2) personal and/or group interview(s), (6) a physical
examination* and
(3) written and/or spoken examination(s), (7) a drug test*.
(4) performance test(s),
Any portion of the examination may be eliminated. All
applicants will be notified as to required examinations
When “work experience” is stated as a requirement, this is
specific reference to paid on-the-job experience. When
considering part-time experience history, 2080 hours = 1 year
of experience.
ELIGIBLE LISTS:
The list of eligible candidates from this recruitment may be
contacted in future months regarding related employment
opportunities with Shippensburg Area EMS.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD:
Employees normally serve a probationary period of 60 days
before attaining regular status. However, the length of the
probationary period may vary. The probationary period is
considered part of the examination procedure.
SPECIAL TESTING:
Shippensburg Area EMS employees are subject to probable cause
drug testing. Some positions are also subject to
post-accident, return-to-duty and/or random drug and alcohol
testing, as well as other specialized testing particular to
the position involved.
Paid Time Off:
PTO is accrued and available for use after 60 days of
continued employment.
STD
Short Term Disability is available for use during extended
illnesses in lieu of PTO.
FRINGE BENEFITS:
Regular Full Time employees may elect to join the department’s
health plans, which include medical, hospitalization and major
medical. The employee's share of the premium will be paid by
means of a regular payroll deduction.
Uniform allowance
Continuing Education
Incentive Programs
Payroll is disbursed by direct deposit to a banking
institution designated by the employee.
Shippensburg Area EMS is one of the most progressive EMS
systems in South Central PA, providing services to 9
municipalities covering one of the largest geographical areas
in the region. SAEMS responds to over 2000 calls for service
annually. SAEMS is seeking motivated providers with a positive
attitude to help provide a high level of care to the citizens
of our community.
Questions?
Contact Shawn Hartsock, Director of Operations
(717) 729-0210
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Shippensburg Area Emergency
Medical Services
235 E King St
P.O. Box 69
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 532-6069
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| SAEMS is a non-profit 501(c)(3)
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