EMT - Single Role And Basic Life Support Technician

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Single-Role) and Basic Life Support Technician

Are you ready to make a meaningful difference in your community? Eugene Springfield Fire is seeking dedicated and highly skilled EMTs to join our team of first responders. As a vital member of our team, you will provide exceptional emergency medical care while working closely with firefighters and other emergency personnel in fast-paced, dynamic environments.

We offer competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and numerous opportunities for professional growth in both EMS and fire service careers. Whether you're looking to build experience as an EMT, become proficient in advanced life support or pursue a fire suppression career, our supportive environment is designed to help you succeed.

If you're passionate about saving lives, supporting public safety, and being part of a close-knit team, we invite you to bring your expertise, compassion, and commitment to serve with us. Take the next step in your EMS career and make an impact where it matters most—on the front lines of emergency care.

Eugene Springfield Fire is recruiting full-time Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Single-Role) and full-time limited duration and part-time temporary, licensed Basic Life Support (BLS) Technicians. The Single Role EMT functions in support of the lead medic on an Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulance and is responsible for performing skilled basic life support medical care, including the pre-hospital care, assessment, preparation and transportation of sick and/or injured patients. The Single Role EMT performs all work consistent with the EMT-B/A certification level as specified by established State of Oregon Scope of Practice.

The Basic Life Support Technician (BLS Tech) is responsible for the pre-hospital care, packaging and transportation of sick and/or injured patients, primarily on code 1 scene calls within the Eugene/Springfield area. Work is performed within the scope of an Emergency Medical Technician- Basic (EMT). This is a great opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and familiarity of the Eugene Springfield Fire (ESF) Department. You will also gain experience that will be beneficial should you have a desire to gain regular employment in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and/or Fire services, including ESF.

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This posting maybe used to fill the following positions:

• EMT Single Role - Salary Range: $21.11 - $28.25 hourly. Earning Potential: $57,083.52 - $76,390.08 annually.
• Basic Life Support Technician Salary Range*: $19.40-$21.80 Hourly *All Basic Life Support Technicians start at $19.40

The City of Eugene and Springfield determine starting pay within the range based on relevant education and experience as provided by the applicant in their application materials. This process is consistent with the Oregon Equal Pay Act (OEPA). For Basic Life Support Technicians, starting pay is step 1 of the salary range and for the EMT Single Role positions, the starting pay is step 3 of the salary range or higher based on work experience.

Department, Division: Eugene Springfield Fire Department Union Representation: For Single-Role EMT, International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) BLS Techs are Non-Represented, Limited Duration and Temporary positions with the City of Eugene. Limited Duration position could last up to 24 months per business need. If you are a current Limited Duration employee, you will not have rights back to your Limited Duration position. Limited Duration employees are at-will and do not have a probationary period.

Work Location: Station assignment can vary between Eugene and Springfield stations Benefits: A full range of benefits, including holidays, vacation, personal leave, sick leave, retirement benefit, life insurance, and health, dental, and vision benefits are available. Once PERS eligible, the employee's contribution of 6% is withheld from the employee's paycheck and sent by the City to PERS on the employee's behalf.

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