Ambulance Technician

Muscatine, Iowa
Fire
04/18/2024
Muscatine, IA
18.99 Hourly
18.09  Hourly
Part Time

The Muscatine Fire Department is seeking part time ambulance technicians to help staff the ambulance service.

Work involves responding to medical emergencies; responds to non-emergency calls for service; stands by at fire scenes and at community events prepared to respond to medical emergencies.

Participates in emergency response drills and routine training sessions, including instructions in the latest emergency response techniques. Includes training required for recertification.

The City provides assistance with the requirements for EMT recertification.

Beginning wage is with regular pay increases:

  EMT

           18.09

  AEMT

             18.54

  Paramedic

           18.99

WORK SCHEDULE:

Part-time on an on call basis. These employees will be called to work as needed by the department, but must be available at least 24 hours per month on average.

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

 
  • High School graduation or GED
  • EMT certification, minimum.
  • Knowledge and ability to use computers and various software programs
  • Ability to acquire thorough knowledge of street systems in the City of  Muscatine and  Muscatine County
  • Possession of a current State of Iowa Class D license with endorsement 3 within the first 60 days of employment and

                continued maintenance of the license throughout period of employment.

  • Must be insurable by the City's insurance company.
  • Ability to pass background check, physical and drug screen prior to employment.

 

 


Hiring Process
For civil service positions, applications are screened for minimum qualifications. Applicants meeting the criteria will be invited to participate in the civil service testing process.

For non-civil service positions, the hiring process is established in a manner appropriate for the position. It is the City’s goal to successfully match the right candidates for the right positions.

It is the policy of the City of Muscatine not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, religion, or disability. The City is an EQUAL. OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER, and recognizes the requirements of THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. The City of Muscatine has also made a strong commitment to employees and the public to provide a safe and drug-free work environment through the implementation of a DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING PROGRAM.  

The CITY OF MUSCATINE has, and will continue to make, a reasonable commitment toward achieving the spirit and intent of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act, which prohibit discrimination against the handicapped/disabled.