Patient Care Technician (Hourly)

This is a part-time, non-exempt position, not to exceed 1,039 working hours in any fiscal year with the Carson City Fire Department.  Under general supervision, this position safely transports wheelchair bound passengers from one location to another.

** Interested individuals are encouraged to apply immediately as hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. This recruitment will close without notice when either a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.**
 

• Safely and efficiently transports wheelchair bound and able bodied patients from one location to another.
• Assist patient in getting dressed and moving between bed and wheelchair.
• Assist in weighing patients before transfer to facility bed.
• Assists passengers on and off vehicle and provides assistance in carrying the passenger's personal belongings.
• Performs daily vehicle inspections to include basic vehicle checks and minor maintenance.
• Answers questions and provides information to passengers as required; may provide information to medical and social service providers regarding client status.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
• Maintains driver log; if required, lists client name, address and other information for each trip.
• May deliver materials and supplies to specified locations. May wash and clean the interior of the vehicle; may fuel the vehicle.
• Uses a radio or phone to communicate and receive information in the vehicle.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with elected officials, public, staff, family members, patients, and hospital staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment

• Laws, rules and regulations for operating a motor vehicle in the state of Nevada.
• Streets and roads located within the City.
• Basic life support, CPR and AED procedures.
• Record keeping principles and practices.
• Safety principles, practices and equipment related to the work.
• Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

• Driving a van or shuttle bus skillfully and safely.
• Maintaining accurate records of work performed, including clients transported.
• Understanding and following oral and written directions.
• Working without close supervision in standard work situations.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Dealing effectively with disabled individuals and others needing special assistance.

• A current Class C Driver's License.
• Current Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Basic certification.
• CPR and First Aid AED certificate.

Mobility to work in a typical office setting and an emergency scene, use standard office equipment, sit for extended periods of time, and serve as on-scene emergency coordinator; strength to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and up to 20 pounds frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects; vision to read printed materials; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone; exposure to traffic conditions, smoke, inclement weather conditions and human body fluids.