Single Role EMT

The City of Bend is currently seeking qualified applicants to establish a Single Role EMT eligibility list with the Bend Fire & Rescue Basic Life Support Program. Positions include full-time (represented) and part-time (represented), as well as on call/intermittent. The Single Role EMT position is limited term duration, with a maximum of three years of service. Under general supervision, this position provides basic medical care and transport of the ill and injured as an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B).

Testing and Interviews are scheduled for the week of January 11-15, 2027. Applicants must be available for the week.

Bend Fire & Rescue anticipates a two-week academy for Single Role EMTs from February 22, 2027 - March 5, 2027, Monday through Friday 0800-1700.

To learn more about the Program click the link below:
https://www.bendoregon.gov/government/departments/fire-rescue/careers
  
Contact BLS Captain Tyson Jenson at 541-322-6317, if you have additional questions about the position or the program.
  
To be considered for this position, applicants must have a complete application that includes:

• The online application via NEOGOV (Required)
• Attach a copy of your Oregon State Health Authority Emergency Medical Technician license or National Emergency Medical Technician (Required)

Submission deadline is Friday, December 11, 2026 (12/11/2026) at 12:00 p.m. (noon) Pacific Time.

Applicants must provide certification that they are a veteran or disabled veteran to receive veteran's preference. For more information click here.

Lived experience or demonstrated knowledge of the lived experience of systemically non-dominant community members including, but not limited to, BIPOC, marginalized or underrepresented communities strongly preferred and encouraged to apply.A day in the life of a single-role EMT at Bend Fire & Rescue moves quickly, but it’s grounded in purpose. The shift usually starts with checking equipment, prepping the ambulance, and gearing up for a steady flow of work—because single-role EMTs handle all of the city’s BLS calls, keeping the system running smoothly. Much of the day is spent training alongside experienced firefighter-paramedics, practicing medical skills, running rescue scenarios, and learning how to operate as one cohesive team. Between real calls and constant hands-on learning, every shift builds confidence and capability. It’s an environment where growth happens fast, making this role a strong and rewarding start to a long career in emergency services.

This role:

• Responds to emergency medical calls and provides basic life support services.

• Safely operates an emergency vehicle to and from the scene of an emergency.
• Monitors a radio and operates communication equipment.
• Provides emergency medical care to the ill and injured within the scope of an EMT-B and in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Transports patients to hospital emergency rooms.
• Obtains and records patients' vital signs and circumstances of the emergency.
• Prepares reports of incidents for billing and other record keeping purposes.
• Maintains medical information in a confidential manner subject to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Participates in EMS training and public education activities.
• Participates in station and EMS equipment maintenance activities.
• Keeps abreast of and follows department rules, regulations, procedures, and other training and job-related material.
• Works under supervision of physician advisor.
• Assumes responsibility for ensuring the duties of this position are performed in a safe, efficient manner.
• Practices and maintains personal safety. Complies with safety requirements of the position and actively promotes safe work practices; safely operates a variety of vehicles and equipment.
• Participates in voluntary and mandatory on-roster staffing callbacks, voluntary off-roster staffing callbacks, and mandatory training.
• Maintains a clean, professional appearance while maintaining a courteous, professional, and ethical behavior while working cooperatively with other members of the health care system, co-workers, and the public.
• Practices only within the scope of duties approved by department-approved certification.
• Reports all problems and unusual occurrences immediately to Station Captain or QRV Medic.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation requires.

Knowledge of:

• Oregon Vehicle Code.
• EMS procedures and equipment.
• EMT-B practices, procedures, and protocols.
• Bilingual abilities (speak, read and write) in languages spoken in the community highly desirable.

Ability to:

• Commit to a minimum of 24 hours per week.
• Work required shift(s), including weekends, holidays, and overtime as requested.
• Communicate clearly and concisely on a radio.
• Effectively provide customer service to the public and internal City employees.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees.
• Work cooperatively with others and deal tactfully with the public.
• Handle a high volume of emergency calls with tact and good judgment.
• Lift and carry heavy objects, as well as move and transport patients.
• Operate a computer and utilize department software programs.
• Perform competently under pressure in stressful situations.
• Read maps and learn City geography and street layout.
• Read, write legibly, and comprehend directions and instructions in English, both orally and in writing.
• Resolve interpersonal conflicts.
• Safely and effectively operate an emergency vehicle under normal and emergency     response conditions.
• Speak before groups and effectively present materials or information.

Education/Training:

• Possess a High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalent.
•  An Associate of Arts or Associate of Science Degree in a related field is desirable.

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Current, valid Oregon driver's license, having been licensed for a minimum of two years, and insurable by the City's insurer.
• Oregon State Health Authority Emergency Medical Technician license.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (CPR) certification for all EMT levels
• Paramedic License preferred