EMT-Basic (Single Resource)

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Job Title:           Emergency Medical Technician – Basic (Single Resource)

START:               July 14, 2026

END:                    July 16, 2026

Position Summary: 

Under general supervision of the captain the EMT will respond to medical emergencies and provide prehospital basic life support care to victims of injury and illness. An EMT may potentially be the highest medical authority at an emergency scene in the absence of a Paramedic and will make medical decisions based on standing orders, protocols, and orders from on and offline medical direction.

Duties

Essential duties are a broad overview of the position expectations and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills or responsibilities. The summary of skills is intended to provide a generalized job description and what it takes from the employee to perform it. Above the generalized list of duties, the employee is responsible for all other duties as assigned by the rank of captain or above.

1. Performs complex diagnostics and medical procedures including, but not limited to: Intravenous cannulation, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), cervical spine stabilization, Automated External Defibrillator (AED), splinting and injury management.
2. Delivers medications including oxygen to patients as necessary and within the EMT scope of practice.
3. Drives and operates apparatus and ambulances as assigned and operates as a member of a paramedic engine or paramedic ambulance and/or an EMT engine or EMT ambulance.
4. Accurately completes written and verbal reports on patient care in accordance with prehospital and departmental policy.
5. Performs a thorough, daily inspection of the apparatus to which he/she is assigned and notifies the captain and/or Paramedic of any condition requiring repair or maintenance.
6. Ensures that inventory of supplies and equipment is complete and assures that the equipment and apparatus are maintained in good working order.
7. Comprehends and documents complete and accurate patient histories.
8. Checks medications and equipment daily to ensure proper control and inventory.
9. Participates in training.
10. Responds to scene of accidents or acute illness for which emergency medical care has been requested.
11. Required to transfer, lift and move patients while employing appropriate body mechanics, safety and lifting techniques.
12. Responds to hazardous materials incidents at the operations level and responds to other calls for assistance as requested by the public.
13. Participates in public education programs in schools, civic programs and/or groups, and other locations as necessary or requested.
14. Utilizes a department computer to accomplish training, patient care documentation, record keeping, and other job-related functions.
15. Drives and operates emergency vehicles under the direction of the captain and according to all procedures and policies of the department.
16. Participates in daily physical training.
17. Participates in daily training to include, but not limited to EMS, MVA, ICS & Blue Card, MCS, etc. 
18. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent 
• NREMT – Basic with ability to obtain AZDHS EMT
• Hazardous Materials Operations
• CPR
• Arizona class D Driver’s License
• Must maintain driver insurability under tribal insurance
• ICS 100, 200, 700, 800
• Must pass a Federal, State and Local background check

Preferred/Desirable

Associates Degree in fire science, public administration or related field

Any combination of education, training and experience which provides required requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position, may be substituted for evaluation at the discretion of the Director/Fire Chief

Required knowledge, skills and abilities:

Knowledge of:

1. Triage, treatment and patient transport protocols.
2. Standing orders and offline medical direction.
3. Basic Life Support P