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The Region: Located in the City of Florence on the beautiful Oregon Coast, Western Lane Ambulance District covers approximately 850 square miles of Western Lane County. Residents and visitors to the Oregon Coast enjoy an array of attractions including Oregon Beaches, Oregon Dunes, Historic Bay Street, the Siuslaw River as well as our annual Rhododendron Festival. There are over 20 fresh water lakes which are good for fishing, boating, hiking, biking and other recreational activities. Florence, Oregon is an ever-growing community and recently made headlines for being one of the top places in America to retire. This has increased housing demand which has caused our call volume to increase dramatically.
Experience and Education: Qualified candidates must possess a current Oregon-Paramedic certification or be able to obtain this certification by the time of hire. Prior experience is a plus but is not required. Local residency may be required. Applicants may submit a resume and contact Western Lane Ambulance District for placement on our mailing list.
Western Lane Ambulance District: is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of gender, race, national origin, age, disability, religion or other protected class status. We are in conformity with all local, state and federal laws and regulations regarding fair employment practices.Current Positions Available
Part Time EMT (Click for Details)
REPORTS TO: District Supervisor / Paramedics / Operations Manager
CLASSIFICATION: Part-time
JOB SUMMARY: Under direction, EMT will perform patient care responsibilities with duty crew, and perform other work, as required.
ESSENTIAL JOB JUNCTIONS:
At the Supervisor’s discretion, EMT will maintain and inspect station, apparatus and equipment, and ensure they are in good working condition.
The ability to perform and properly document all tasks expected of an EMS provider.
Ensures the safety of duty crew at all times. Ensures while on duty, EMT is trained and prepared to respond to emergencies. Demonstrates excellence as an example for the District crew to follow. Provides excellent customer service to the citizens they encounter while performing their duties.
Ensures District equipment is response-ready and prepared to deliver effective emergency service. Maintains discipline; maintains records and submit reports.
Highly organized, dependable, and able to keep matters confidential. Clear, concise oral and written communication. Maintain effective working relationships with community, customers, supervisors, employees, and coworkers.
The EMT will complete all daily activities including emergency responses. EMT staff are responsible for delivering exceptional customer service and patient care. EMT will work as a team member to ensure they are in their scope of practice. EMT will ensure that the vehicles and equipment are response-ready at the beginning of every shift and maintained while on duty, and if they are not, will correct the situation to ensure it is corrected and inform their direct Supervisor.
Other duties, as assigned.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, DEGREES, CERTIFICATES, AND/OR LICENSES:
High School graduate or a valid GED
Minimum of Oregon State License of Emergency Medical Technician.
Highly desired current certification in: ACLS, PHTLS.
Preferred Incident Command System courses of 100, 200, 700, and 800.
Required to possess a valid Oregon Driver’s License, and is insurable.
EQUIPMENT:
- Operate office equipment, such as computers, tablets and toughbooks and applicable software,
calculator, copy machine, scanner, shredder, fax machine, multi-line telephone.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to pass a medical physical assessment, sit and stand for extended periods of time.
Able to lift 125 lbs.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Meet or exceed all requirements for a part-time EMS provider.
- Pass a Criminal Background and Reference Check.
- Successful completion of the District’s Physical Ability exam.
- Successful completion of a medical physical exam.
- Pass pre-employment drug screening.
The examples of duties are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed.
The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work
is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employee and
WLAD. This job description is subject to change by the WLAD Operations Manager.
Part Time Paramedic (Click for Details)
REPORTS TO: Operations Manager / District Supervisor
CLASSIFICATION: Collective Bargaining Unit
JOB SUMMARY
Under direction, Paramedic will perform patient care responsibilities with duty crew, and perform other work, as required.
ESSENTIAL JOB JUNCTIONS
At the Supervisor’s discretion, Paramedic will maintain and inspect station, apparatus and equipment, and ensure that they are in good working condition.
The ability to perform and properly document all tasks expected of a Paramedic.
Ensures the safety of duty crew at all times. Ensures while on duty, Paramedic is trained and prepared to respond to emergencies. Demonstrates excellence as an example for the District crew to follow. Provides excellent customer service to the citizens they encounter while performing their duties.
Ensures District employees and equipment are response-ready and prepared to deliver effective emergency services.
Highly organized, dependable, and able to keep matters confidential. Clear, concise oral and written communication. Maintain effective working relationships with community, customers, supervisors, employees, and coworkers.
The Paramedic will complete all daily activities, including emergency responses. Paramedic staff are responsible for delivering exceptional customer service and patient care. Paramedic’s will oversee all patient care and work together or instruct less qualified EMS providers in their scope of practice. Paramedic will ensure that the vehicles and equipment are response-ready at the beginning of every shift and maintained while on duty; if they are not, Paramedic will correct the situation to ensure it is correct and inform their direct Supervisor.
Other duties, as assigned.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, DEGREES, CERTIFICATES, AND/OR LICENSES
High school graduate or a valid GED.
Associates of Applied Sciences in EMS or related field from an accredited college (preferred), or a minimum of fifty (50) credit hours from an accredited college towards a related field of study (highly desired).
Required Oregon State License of Paramedic or reciprocity within 30 days.
Required current certification in: BLS, ACLS, PALS, PHTLS, with highly desired CCP/FPC
Preferred Incident Command System courses of 100, 200, 700, and 800.
Required to possess a valid Oregon Driver’s License, and is insurable.
Preferred one (1) year experience as a line EMS responder in a comparable or larger EMS district.
EQUIPMENT
- Operate office equipment, such as computers, tablets, toughbooks and applicable software, calculator, copy machine, scanner, shredder, fax machine, multi-line telephone.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must be able to pass a medical physical assessment, and sit and stand for extended periods of time. Able to lift 125 lbs.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Meet or exceed all requirements for a Paramedic:
- Pass a Criminal Background and Reference Check.
- Successful completion of the District’s Physical ability exam.
- Successful completion of a medical physical exam.
- Pass pre-employment drug screening.
The examples of duties are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Supervisor and WLAD. This position description is subject to change by the WLAD Operations Manager.