EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN - PART TIME in San Marcos, California at City of San Marcos

The San Marcos Fire Department currently has open part-time Emergency Medical Technician positions available. Under direct supervision, responds to emergency medical calls, fire alarms, and other emergencies, and provides basic life support services to ill or injured persons in accordance with established policies.

All EMT positions are on a regular 24-Hour shift schedule (40 regular hours plus additional hours worked at OT). Part-Time employees are permitted to work up to 999 hours per fiscal year (FY) and no more than an average of 20 hours per week, as budget allows.

Upcoming Testing Dates:

Qualified and selected candidates will be invited to participate in the following recruitment cycle:

Applications Submitted By: August 26, 2026 4:30 pm

Skills Testing: September 2, 2026

Oral Interview: September 2, 2026

Orientation: October 5 through 9 and October 12, 2026 ALL DAYS ARE MANDATORY - No make ups!

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Operates ambulances safely; transports patients in accordance with Department Policies and in accordance with San Diego County Emergency Medical Services Policies and Protocols.

• Responds to emergency medical services (EMS) calls; responds to alarms involving fire, all types of accidents, hazardous materials, and life saving and rescue work; responds to non-emergency calls such as bed assists and lockouts.

• Performs EMS skills as defined in the EMT scope of practice: provides a BLS assessment of medical problems and injuries; provides emergency medical care and treatment to ill or injured persons in accordance with Department Policies and San Diego County Emergency Medical Services Policies and Protocols.

• Administers cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), emergency bandaging and splinting, and other medical procedures as directed by San Diego County EMS policies and protocols.

• Prepares a variety of written reports and records; maintains medical information in a confidential manner.

• Participates and supports the quality assurance/quality improvement program.

• Cleans and maintains fire stations and grounds; washes, polishes and performs preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment.

• Inspects and maintains fire hydrants.

• Participates in drills and other department training activities.

• Studies and keeps up-to-date on City geography, department rules, regulations, procedures and other training and job related material.

• Makes pre-fire plan and special area response maps.

• Presents programs and participates in departmental public relations program; demonstrates proper procedures and techniques to other employees as assigned.

• Regularly operates the following: paramedic ambulance/rescue vehicle and related emergency medical equipment, radio/telephone equipment, personal protective equipment.

• Occasionally operates the following: rescue and fire suppression miscellaneous tools.

• Performs other related duties as required.

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Knowledge of:

EMT Scope of Practice; EMS procedures and equipment; California vehicular laws; a basic understanding of fire based EMS delivery system; geography and street layout of the City of San Marcos and surrounding area; English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation; principles and practices of customer service.

Ability to:

Perform competently under extreme pressure and in stressful situations; make accurate observations and rapid judgments; understand a variety of procedural instructions, both written and oral, and convert to proper actions; deal tactfully and effectively with the general public; work cooperatively with others and contribute to a successful team effort; maintain physical endurance and agility; adjust to all weather conditions for prolonged periods of time; demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the community.

• Part time Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) will earn one (1) hour of sick time for every thirty (30) hours worked.
• Part time EMTs are able to use up to 72 hours of paid sick leave in each year of employment.
• Part time EMTs are able to carry over up to 144 hours of accrued paid sick leave per year.

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