What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Medical Technician position at City of Oceanside?
THE CITY OF OCEANSIDE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
The City of Oceanside is accepting applications to fill current and future vacancies for Emergency Medical Technician. The City is seeking to fill part-time, extra-help positions and possibly full-time positions. Part-time positions are limited to 1,000 hours per fiscal year and are not eligible to receive benefits. Full-time positions will receive partial benefits. Employment duration for both positions is limited to 36 months. The part-time positions will receive only sick leave hours as per Assembly Bill (AB) 1522. These positions (full-time and part-time) are at-will positions.
PAT: Saturday, June 20, 2026
EMT Skills and Oral Board: June 24, 2026
Selection/Hiring Interview: First week of July 2026
EMT Skills and Oral Board: June 24, 2026
Selection/Hiring Interview: First week of July 2026
Start Date: August 17, 2026
Selected candidates are required to attend a mandatory two-week EMS academy, starting August 17, 2026
*Exam dates are posted as a courtesy and may be subject to change
An Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) responds to medical emergencies; renders aid to injured parties; operates ambulances and other related medical equipment; participates in station, equipment and apparatus maintenance; attends training classes and drills; diagnoses medical problems and performs first-aid and resuscitator functions; and other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge of:
- First aid methods;
- A basic understanding of fire based Emergency Medical Services (EMS) delivery system;
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR);
- EMT scope of practice;
- EMS procedures and equipment;
- English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation;
- Principles and practices of customer service.
Ability to:
- Perform EMT duties and maintain EMT certification;
- Perform competently under extreme pressure and in stressful situations;
- Understand and act in accordance with departmental polices, rules, instructions and written material;
- Retain presence of mind in emergency situations;
- Understand and carry out oral and written directions;
- Establish effective working relationships with staff and the general public;
- Maintain physical endurance and agility;
- Make accurate observations and rapid judgments.
- Demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the community.
Experience and Training
Experience: Six months of full-time field experience as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in a 911 system is highly desirable.
Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
License, Certificate:
Possess and maintain, as a condition of employment, the following:
- A current State of California Class C Driver's License with an ambulance driver's certification must be obtained prior to the completion of the Oceanside Fire Department EMT Academy.
- A current EMT certification as defined by the State of California Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA); or an EMT National Registry Certification (NREMT).
- A current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
- Possession of San Diego County EMT certification. (As a condition of employment, candidates selected for hire must obtain this certification prior to completion of the Oceanside EMT Academy).
As a condition of continued employment, the incumbent must obtain the following certifications prior to completion of the Oceanside Fire Department EMT Academy:
- San Diego County EMT certification
- State of California Class C driver’s license with an ambulance driver’s certification
Incumbents failing to obtain the San Diego County EMT certification and the State of California Class C driver’s license with an ambulance driver’s certificate prior to completion of the Oceanside Fire Department EMT Academy will be terminated without right of appeal.
Selected candidates who fail to obtain San Diego County EMT certification prior to the completion of the Oceanside EMT Academy will be terminated without right of appeal.
NOTE: Candidates must attach copies of the required certifications to the application and submit it by the application deadline. Applications without copies of the required certifications will not be considered.
For more information on the EMT program and to view a sample EMT Physical Abilities Test video click here https://fire.ci.oceanside.ca.us/department-overview/join-our-team/emt-program
Environmental Conditions: Exposure to varying inside temperatures, correspondent with seasonal climate outside; exposure to the hazards of emergency medical services, to smoke and hazardous material fumes, to heat from fires, seasonal elements at emergency sites; exposure to communicable diseases (HIV, HBV, HCV, tuberculosis, meningococcal meningitis, various parasites, etc.)
Physical Conditions: Essential and marginal functions require maintaining physical condition necessary for minimal to frequent bending, turning, reaching, grasping, kneeling, standing, sitting, and walking; and moderate to heavy pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying. Physical strength and agility to lift and carry heavy objects, such as a gurney while transporting patients; lift, pull and operate gurney; climb ladders and stairs; bend, stoop, kneel, and crawl in tight spaces.
Selection Process: Failure to provide all required application materials will result in disqualification. All properly completed applications will be reviewed and the most appropriately qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the selection process.
The examination process will consist of a Physical Abilities Test, an EMT Skills Test, and an Oral Board Interview. Successful candidates will advance to a selection/hiring interview.
Physical Conditions: Essential and marginal functions require maintaining physical condition necessary for minimal to frequent bending, turning, reaching, grasping, kneeling, standing, sitting, and walking; and moderate to heavy pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying. Physical strength and agility to lift and carry heavy objects, such as a gurney while transporting patients; lift, pull and operate gurney; climb ladders and stairs; bend, stoop, kneel, and crawl in tight spaces.
Selection Process: Failure to provide all required application materials will result in disqualification. All properly completed applications will be reviewed and the most appropriately qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the selection process.
The examination process will consist of a Physical Abilities Test, an EMT Skills Test, and an Oral Board Interview. Successful candidates will advance to a selection/hiring interview.
Candidates who successfully complete the selection process will be eligible for employment consideration.
Note: Prospective employee will undergo, and must successfully pass, a background reference check (including fingerprinting) and a medical examination. Drug screening may be required.
RESUMES ARE NOT ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS, BUT MAY BE ATTACHED.
CANDIDATES WHO REQUIRE A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION IN THE SELECTION PROCESS SHOULD STATE THEIR NEEDS IN WRITING WHEN SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION PACKAGE.
THE PROVISIONS OF THIS BULLETIN DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT. ANY PROVISION CONTAINED IN THIS BULLETIN MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVOKED WITHOUT NOTICE.
Note: Prospective employee will undergo, and must successfully pass, a background reference check (including fingerprinting) and a medical examination. Drug screening may be required.
RESUMES ARE NOT ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS, BUT MAY BE ATTACHED.
CANDIDATES WHO REQUIRE A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION IN THE SELECTION PROCESS SHOULD STATE THEIR NEEDS IN WRITING WHEN SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION PACKAGE.
THE PROVISIONS OF THIS BULLETIN DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT. ANY PROVISION CONTAINED IN THIS BULLETIN MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVOKED WITHOUT NOTICE.