EMT/AEMT - Pottawatomie County

EMT/AEMT 

Taking application for full-time and PRN (on-call) Shifts. When no full-time positions are available, we keep an applicant pool for interested applicants to be considered when a vacancy occurs.

The full-time positions work a 48/96 rotation. Enjoy the opportunity to work 48 hours followed by 96 hours off - then the shift repeats.  (eg:  Work 8 a.m. Monday to 8 a.m. Wednesday, then off work from 8:00 a.m. Wednesday through 8:00 a.m. Sunday). Pottawatomie County does NOT have a residency requirement for EMS personnel.

Minimum Starting Rate dependent on position:  (EMT = $13.45/hr; AEMT = $14.40/hr), PRN is paid at 10% above the minimum

Full-time (currently accepting applicants for a wait list): includes excellent benefits (health insurance, paid time off, KPERS/KP&F retirement, and more)

Position Responsibilities:  Provides emergency medical treatment in a pre-hospital setting, performing basic life support and ALS to the sick and injured.

Education/Experience Required: A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent, or graduation from a vocational school is preferred.  Must be Kansas Certified and/or hold National Registration as an EMT/AEMT

Special Requirements: Possession & maintenance of a valid Kansas Driver's License.

Must have and maintain a clean driving record for this position. A “clean” record is defined as: No misdemeanor or felony convictions for traffic/vehicular offenses (such as but not limited to DUI, vehicular homicide, reckless driving, hit and run, etc.) that are less than five (5) years old; no more than two (2) at fault or chargeable accidents that are less than five (5) years old; no more than two (2) traffic infractions (such as but not limited to speeding, failure to yield right of way, etc.) that are less than one year old.

Drug Free Workplace - Pottawatomie County is committed to a Drug-Free Workplace. By submitting my application I understand the County requires the successful completion of a post-offer pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment. This position may also require additional testing, which may include written, verbal, or physical assessments.

Completion of an employment application does not constitute an offer of employment nor is a completed application considered a contract of employment. Employment with Pottawatomie County is considered to be “at-will”. Submission of an application does not establish an obligation for Pottawatomie County to offer an interview or employment. Additionally, any misrepresentation or omission of information on the employment application may result in the rejection of the application or in dismissal from employment