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Emergency Medical Technician, Special Events - Part-Time

Salary

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Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Job Type

CS Exempt, Part Time

Job Number

25-EMTSE-01

Department

Public Safety

Bureau

Emergency Medical Services

Opening Date

05/12/2025

Closing Date

6/20/2025 4:00 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

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+ Benefits

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POSITION SUMMARY

Provides basic life support and limited emergency pre-hospital care to persons experiencing medical emergencies, life-threatening disasters and catastrophes at special events.

Department : Public Safety/Bureau of Emergency Medical Services

Salary : $40.00 per hour.

Union : Non-Union

Civil Service Classification : Exempt

REQUIREMENTS

General Application Requirements:

You must submit or show proof of all of the following at the time of filing your application (unless otherwise indicated below) or your application will be disqualified. Disqualifications based on any of these General Application Requirements are not subject to a Civil Service appeal.

+ Applicants must submit a complete application including education, work experience, a resume (if applicable) and completed supplemental questions.

+ Applicants must become residents of the City of Pittsburgh prior to employment and remain a resident throughout employment.

+ Click here (https://arcg.is/vD5Hn) to view a map of City of Pittsburgh neighborhoods.

+ Applicants must possess a current, valid Certificate of Completion of Emergency Medical Technician training (from any state or a nationally recognized certificate) at the time of filing application.

+ A current, unrestricted Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) certification must be maintained throughout employment.

+ A current, valid Class C Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Operator's License at the time of filing application or prior to appointment, which must be maintained throughout employment. Written requests for accommodation on the basis of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act will be considered by the Department of Human Resources and Civil Service on an individual basis.

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NOTE: The City of Pittsburgh, as a matter of policy, conducts pre-employment and promotional background investigations on all candidates being considered for positions. The background investigation includes but is not limited to criminal background, driver's license and City of Pittsburgh real estate tax payments. Candidates may be disqualified from consideration for employment based on the results of their background investigation (as it relates to the job for which the applicant is being considered).

NOTE: If your name appears on the current Civil Service Eligibility List for Emergency Medical Technician you may not reapply.

NOTE: Out-of-state candidates with a valid Class C Motor Vehicle Operator's License from another state must obtain a valid Class C Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Operator's License and present to Human Resources within one week of the date of hire.

NOTE : You will be required to present your EMT-B certificate/card at the time of the Pretest Training (if attended) and at the Civil Service Examination.

+ If you do not possess a PA Certificate of Completion of EMT training, the Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC (http://www.ccac.edu/) ) and the Center for Emergency Medicine (CEM (http://www.centerem.org/) ) offer training programs. Financial aid may be available to qualified students. For more information:

+ CCAC (http://www.ccac.edu/) (412) 237-2500

+ CEM (http://www.centerem.org/) (412) 647-5300

+ If you are not a resident of Pennsylvania, but hold an EMT Certificate from another state, you may obtain information about acquiring a PA Certificate of Completion of EMT by contacting the following: Emergency Medical Service Institute (EMSI (http://www.emsi.org/) ), Training Coordinator, Jackie Strasbaugh (412) 494-5570 [email protected].

Qualifying Requirements:

Your City of Pittsburgh application will be reviewed and your work experience and education/training will be evaluated to determine if you meet the qualifying eligibility requirements listed below for this position. You will be sent an eligibility letter regarding your eligible/ineligible status.

+ WORK EXPERIENCE: None required for this position.

+ EDUCATION/TRAINING: See General Application Requirements.

+ EQUIVALENCY: None permitted for this position. Therefore, no education/training and/or work experience may be substituted toward the qualifying requirements listed above.

CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS

If you meet the qualifying requirements listed above, you will be sent a letter of admission (when applicable) for the following examination(s). You must pass the written and/or performance examination(s) in order to have your name placed on the official Civil Service eligibility list for this position. Candidates who receive job offers must pass a medical examination (when applicable) prior to the start date.

+ Written: None required for this position.

+ Performance: Based on the knowledge/abilities listed in the Position Description section of this announcement. The exam date is tentatively scheduled for July 16, 2025. An optional pre-test training will tentatively be held on July 9, 2025.

+ NOTE: The Civil Service Examination Events can be viewed here:

+ Medical: Required.

POSITION DUTIES

+ Drives or accompanies driver in emergency medical vehicle to site of emergency as informed by Assistant Chief.

+ Maintains radio or other contact as necessary with the Public Safety Dispatch, EMS Command Staff, EMS Physician, receiving hospitals, and other agencies as necessary. Follows the EMS Physician's instructions on medical treatment.

+ Administers treatment to ill or injured patients, occasionally accompanies patients to the hospital as a driver, and or provides continued pre-hospital care to patients in the emergency medical vehicle.

+ Occasionally lifts and carries patients on stretchers from routine and difficult access areas.

+ Completes patient care reports and all other required documentation (signature forms, insurance forms, etc.) electronically and in hard copy as required.

+ Maintains adequate stock of equipment and supplies; washes and disinfects medical equipment; washes and cleans emergency medical vehicles.

+ Works daily, weekends, and holidays.

+ Ensures vehicles are in proper working order at all times; reports any vehicle malfunctions to District Chief.

Click here (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pittsburgh/classspecs) to view the full job description including knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions for this position. Locate and click on the position title to view the complete job description .

Full-time City employees receive a comprehensive benefit package including:

+ Health, Dental and Vision Benefits

+ Pension

+ Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan

+ Tuition Reimbursement

+ Paid Holidays

+ Paid Vacation

+ Personal Days

(Benefits may be modified based on collective bargaining unit terms.)

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Do you a possess a valid Pennsylvania Certificate of Completion of Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-B) training? NOTE: You must possess either a Pennsylvania or nationally recognized EMT-B certification card to apply for this position. If you do not have this certification at time of completing your online employment application, your application will be disqualified.

+ Yes

+ No

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Did you remember to attach your complete resume with this application? If you did not, your application may be disqualified.

+ Yes

+ No

03

Do you understand that a current, unrestricted Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) certification must be presented at appointment and maintained throughout employment?

+ Yes

+ No

04

The City of Pittsburgh welcomes all applicants, including those who would need to relocate to satisfy the Residency Requirement prior to starting this position. Please elaborate on your plans to relocate to Pittsburgh if you do not already live within the City of Pittsburgh municipality. If you already reside within the City of Pittsburgh, please write N/A.

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Do you have a current, valid Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Operator's License (Class C - regular) or a current valid driver's license from another state or the U.S. Armed Forces? If you do not possess a current, valid PA Class C Driver's License: Are you able to obtain one prior to appointment if you are selected to fill this position?

+ N/A- I already possess the required driver's license.

+ YES, I AM able to obtain a PA Class C Driver's License prior to appointment if I am selected to fill this position.

+ NO, I am NOT able to obtain a PA Class C Driver's License prior to appointment if I am selected to fill this position.

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Employer

City of Pittsburgh

Address

414 Grant Street Room 431 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15219

Phone

412-255-2710

Website

http://www.pghjobs.net

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