Description

Nature of Work
Performs various skilled duties in the safe response to medical emergencies. Operates apparatus and vehicles responding to emergency medical service (EMS) alarms. 

Environmental Factors
Functions indoors (60%) and outdoors (40%) in all types of weather conditions and is exposed to traffic noises, electrical hazards, burns, mechanical hazards, explosives, and biohazards such as bodily fluids, debris, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation. Protective clothing/devices include biological hazard protection (safety goggles, face mask, latex gloves).

Physical Factors
Physical demands in field operations are substantial involving balancing, bending, stooping, climbing in and out of vehicles, crouching, kneeling, squatting, and reaching above, below, and at shoulder height. Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, carry tools weighing up to 75 pounds, and push/pull a body weighing an average of 165 pounds. Requires hand coordination, motor skills, talking, hearing, and visual acuity sufficient to perform essential job functions. Required to pass the department Physical Performance Assessment. 

Work Situation Factors
Position involves competing demands, performing multiple tasks, working to deadlines, frequent work beyond normal business hours, and responding to customer issues. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services. Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Las Cruces policies.

Meeting or exceeding the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.
Full-time regular, non-exempt position.

Duties and Responsibilities
Respond to emergency calls, quickly and efficiently respond to emergency calls, often under stressful conditions. 
Conduct thorough patient assessments, including vital signs, medical history, and physical examinations; Administer medical care, provide basic life support (BLS), including CPR, AND First Aid. 
Safely transport patients to appropriate medical facilities, ensuring patient comfort and safety during transit. 
Inspect and maintain vehicles, apparatus, medical equipment and supplies. 
Accurately document patient care, including assessment findings, treatments provided, and patient outcomes. 
Stay current with emergency medical care protocols and procedures through ongoing training and education. 
Drives, operates, and uses fire ambulance apparatus; ensures the arrival of various vehicles and equipment to EMS incidents, and other routine assignments. 
Applies basic knowledge of risk and safety management to tactical situations. 
Participates in regular physical fitness activities to maintain physical conditioning; maintains regular and reliable attendance. 
Performs exceptional and seamless customer service; shows integrity and a commitment to innovation, efficiency, and fiscally responsible emergency medical service activity. 
Administers emergency medical services, within their level of training and State of New Mexico EMT certification, to injured persons or other trauma victims. 

Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED PLUS one (1) year of experience in an emergency medical care setting. A combination of education, experience, and training may be applied in accordance with City of Las Cruces policy. 

Licenses/Certification(s) 
A Valid Class D driver’s license is required. Current and valid New Mexico Emergency Medical Technician – Basic license is required. Current and valid Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers certification is required.   Position requires an acceptable driving record in accordance with City of Las Cruces policies.    

The position has a preference for a New Mexico Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Intermediate or Paramedic license. A copy of your New Mexico license is required prior to preference being applied and must be attached to your application or submitted when you report for the scheduled physical ability test.

Must Pass:

Written exam
Video Interview
Assessment Board
Upon tentative offer of employment:Background investigation
Medical examination (includes drug screening and eye detect test). 
In order to register for Written Exam and Video Interview, applicants must also create an account through Public Safety Answers, which will ask several preliminary questions.
 
For further information, contact the Las Cruces Fire Academy at (575) 528-4250; email at fd-hiring@lascruces.gov or visit the website: The City of Las Cruces.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of:  Emergency Medical technique, City and Local laws, rules, regulations, and standards. principles, practices, techniques, activities, rules, and regulations related to the operations and functions of the position and services provided; current principles of record keeping and records management; principles and practices of customer service, and problem resolution techniques; occupational and environmental safety and health hazards, and safety practices; safe and effective use and maintenance of related tools, materials, and equipment; current methods and standards for preparing effective business correspondence; correct English usage, grammar, composition, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary; business and personal computers and related software applications; City organization, operations, policies, and procedures to effectively perform the required functions and duties of the position. 
Ability to:  Operate heavy motor equipment at maximum operating efficiency consistent with needs, safety, and mechanical limitations of the equipment, understand appropriate needed equipment for each EMS scenario, identify critical incident scene safety factor, move objects and monitor people and patient condition. Perform a variety of duties and responsibilities and assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands to meet deadlines; ensure appropriate levels of customer service to achieve expectations and meet objectives; read, understand, and assure compliance with a variety of policies, procedures, rules, standards, and regulations governing related activities and functions; collect applicable information and maintain accurate and timely records; maintain confidentiality of information and data; communicate effectively orally and in writing and use interpersonal skills to sufficiently exchange or convey information and receive work direction; prepare and present accurate and reliable information and reports; establish and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public; safely and effectively operate relevant tools, equipment, and motorized vehicles; navigate across even and uneven surfaces; timely and accurately enter data and update records using various mediums and formats; take initiative and exercise sound independent judgment within established procedural guidelines and carry out primary responsibilities in accordance with all governing regulations, statutes, and procedures to ensure achievement of goals and objectives. 
Skills in:  reading, understanding, and applying relevant rules, ordinances, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures; effectively managing assignments; responding to inquiries timely and within the scope of delegated authority; responding appropriately, maintaining objectivity and freedom from prejudice, and exercising sound judgment and understanding in all interactions; effectively working independently, or as a team member, in various environments with changing priorities; preparing and presenting various reports, documents, forms, and correspondence; researching information, analyzing data, maintaining accurate records, and updating information in various mediums and formats; operating a personal computer with installed generic and specialized software; preparing and presenting information in a clear and concise manner; demonstrating appropriate and effective interpersonal communication and conflict resolution skills; performing highly effective support in assigned areas.