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**Job Opportunity**
Full time EMS Position
Stafford County Emergency Services has an opening for a full time EMT or Advanced level provider. Stafford County Emergency Services serves a rural population of approximately 4,208 people throughout a 792 square mile service area with a call volume of 400 calls per year. The department works under protocols designed to provide care to patients in a rural setting. With prolonged transport times and bypass protocols, our EMS personnel must have strong critical thinking skills and be comfortable caring for patients for long periods of time.
The full time EMS position works 12 hour shifts 6a-6pm M-F. We staff the office 8a-5pm, taking call from home outside office hours. During the day, this position will be stationed at our EMS office located in Stafford. After office hours, this position will be required to take call from home 6pm-6am in our St John location in a 48 on 48 off schedule block. There is a residency requirement to reside in the city of St John to accommodate night shift call.
Qualified applicants should possess a Kansas EMT certification at a minimum, current CPR certification, and valid Kansas drivers license. Salary is commensurate with experience and education. Stafford County offers an excellent fringe benefit package. Applications are available at the Stafford County Clerk's Office , 209 N Broadway, St John, KS (620) 549-3509. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
All candidates must undergo a background check and pre-employment physical capacity profile test to be considered for employment. Stafford County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Stafford County Emergency Services has an opening for a full time EMT or Advanced level provider. Stafford County Emergency Services serves a rural population of approximately 4,208 people throughout a 792 square mile service area with a call volume of 400 calls per year. The department works under protocols designed to provide care to patients in a rural setting. With prolonged transport times and bypass protocols, our EMS personnel must have strong critical thinking skills and be comfortable caring for patients for long periods of time.
The full time EMS position works 12 hour shifts 6a-6pm M-F. We staff the office 8a-5pm, taking call from home outside office hours. During the day, this position will be stationed at our EMS office located in Stafford. After office hours, this position will be required to take call from home 6pm-6am in our St John location in a 48 on 48 off schedule block. There is a residency requirement to reside in the city of St John to accommodate night shift call.
Qualified applicants should possess a Kansas EMT certification at a minimum, current CPR certification, and valid Kansas drivers license. Salary is commensurate with experience and education. Stafford County offers an excellent fringe benefit package. Applications are available at the Stafford County Clerk's Office , 209 N Broadway, St John, KS (620) 549-3509. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
All candidates must undergo a background check and pre-employment physical capacity profile test to be considered for employment. Stafford County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
function of department
Stafford County Emergency Medical Services provides advanced and basic life support to our citizens of Stafford County. During daytime hours, we have one full staff unit based in the St John location and one unit as First Responder status based in our Stafford location ready to respond to the 350-400 requests for services we provide each year.
On nights and weekends, we have the potential to staff up to four ambulances throughout the county utilizing our volunteer emergency responders. The emergency responders respond from home to the station when the call comes in.
On nights and weekends, we have the potential to staff up to four ambulances throughout the county utilizing our volunteer emergency responders. The emergency responders respond from home to the station when the call comes in.
Our mission:
Stafford County EMS is committed to providing the highest level of pre-hospital health care by providing efficient, effective, and compassionate care to those in need.
Our Commitment:
Stafford County EMS is committed to providing continuing education classes to maintain proficiency in current skills and to focus on any progressive changes that may benefit the community we serve.
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Misty Blakeslee
EMS Director Marshall Sanders Fire Director Connect: Phone: (620) 549-3765 Fax: (620) 549-3744 |
Address:
636 E. 4th St. St. John, Kansas 67576 Business Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday Closed Holidays Technician Staff - 24/7 |
Non-emergency contact numbers:
Please refer to the Department page for contact information.