County of Chautauqua in the State of New York Announces: EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN Examination Number #1332 Salary: County of Chautauqua - $19.82 - $25.34/Hour OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Examination To Be Held Frequently Applications Accepted Continuously Issued on 1/8/2025 by Chautauqua County Department of Human Resources, Gerace Office Building, Mayville, NY 14757 (716) 753-4237 Exam announcements and application forms are available on the Internet at chqgov.com - Click on Employment APPLICATION AND EXAMINATION PROCESS: Applications may now be completed online at: https://chautauqua-portal.mycivilservice.com/. Your application is part of the examination process. TO APPLY, you must create an online account and answer all questions with complete information. Vagueness or ambiguity will not be interpreted in your favor. We do not refer to other applications or resumes on file for additional information. Applications that do not show training and/or experience to meet minimum qualifications may be disapproved. A non-refundable examination processing fee of $15.00 will be required at the time of application, for each separately numbered examination for which you apply. Fee may be paid by credit/debit card. We cannot accept cash. VACANCIES: The eligible list resulting from this examination will be used to fill appropriate vacancies as they occur in the Chautauqua County Department of Emergency Services. Successful examination candidates will have a maximum of 1 year of eligibility when placed on the eligible list. Candidate's names will be inter-filed on the continuing eligible list in rank order regardless of the date on which they took the test. Chautauqua County reserves the right to terminate the continuous recruitment program at any time. DUTIES: An Emergency Medical Technician is responsible for administering primary emergency medical care and basic life support to persons who have suffered physical trauma from injury or illness at the scene and during transport in an ambulance to a hospital for more comprehensive and intensive treatment. The work is performed under the general supervision of a supervising Paramedic or another designated administrator with leeway allowed for exercise of independent judgement in carrying out the tasks of treatment and patient care. Does related work as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and possession of the following credentials at time of application, appointment and during service in this classification: 1. An Emergency Medical Technician certification issued by the New York State Department of Health; and 2. Possession of a drivers license from another U.S. state or territory or federal district and eligibility to exchange said drivers license for a New York State class D drivers license. 3. Completion certificate for an emergency vehicle operation course (EVOC) from a recognized agency. 4. Possession of a Basic Life Support (BLS) training certificate from a recognized training agency. Full announcement: www. chqgov.com