Recruiting Employment

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0 height="100%"><tr> <td valign="top" height=82 style=" border-bottom: 1px solid #999980;" BGCOLOR="#CCFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>Roscommon Township</B></FONT><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Times New Roman" ><B> </B></FONT> |     <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Roscommon Township">home</A>     <A HREF="id28.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Ambulance">Ambulance</A>     <A HREF="houghton_lake_employee_handb.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Employee Handbook">Employee Handbook</A></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" height=398 style=" border-top: 5px solid #66FFFF;" BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <I>Recruiting Employment</I></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>Houghton Lake Ambulance Authority</B></div> <div>                                              </div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>RECRUITING & EMPLOYMENT</B></div> <bR> <div> <B> I.       PURPOSE</B></div> <bR> <div>      Outline the procedures to be followed in recruiting and employment.</div> <bR> <div> <B>II.     PROCEDURE</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>A.</B>  placePlaceNameHoughton PlaceTypeLake Ambulance Authority is an equal opportunity employer.  All persons are eligible for employment without regard to race, color, creed, sex or national origin.  Additionally, persons employed will not be subject to discrimination, harassment, or inappropriate treatment with respect to their race, color, creed, sex, national origin or disability as outlined in Federal, State and local laws and ordinances.</div> <bR> <div> <B>B.</B>  The following steps shall be taken in examining an applicant's qualifications for employment:</div> <bR> <div>      1.  The applicant shall complete a written employment application.</div> <bR> <div> 2.  The applicant shall be subject to an interview with the Houghton Lake Ambulance Authority's Hiring Committee (HLAAHC).</div> <bR> <div> 3. Upon recommendation from the HLAAHC, the applicant may be offered employment contingent upon the successful completion of the following:</div> <bR> <div> a. Provide copy of current level of licensure (MFR, EMT, EMT-S,      and EMT-P).</div> <div> b. Provide copy of valid placeStateMichigan driver's license. </div> <div> 1.  Any applicant that has accumulated more than two (2) Civil Infraction moving violations or has six (6) points on their Driving Record at the time of application will not be considered for employment.  Once the accumulated points have fallen below six (6), the individual may re-apply for employment. </div> <div> 2.  Any applicant with one (1) drug/alcohol related driving conviction within the last two (2) years, or more than one (1) drug/alcohol related driving conviction within the last five (5) years, will not be considered for employment.</div> <div>                     </div> <bR> <div>                     </div> <div> c. Provide current copy of the following certifications:  CPR, ACLS (Paramedic Licensure level only), PHTLS or equivalent, Emergency Vehicle Driving, FEMA 100, FEMA 200, FEMA 700, FEMA 800 and Landing Zone.</div> <bR> <div> d. Provide copy of up-to-date immunizations for Tuberculosis and Hepatitis B or sign appropriate declination forms. (See attached)</div> <div>   </div> <div> e. Attend and successfully complete required classes such as Systems Ops and Med Control Training.</div> <bR> <div> f. The HLAAHC may thoroughly investigate all potential sources of information regarding you, including, but not limited to:  driving record, criminal background check, previous employment, previous Medical Control Authority standing, education, references.</div> <bR> <div> <B>III. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT</B></div> <div> <B>     </B></div> <div> <B>     </B>A.  The jobs of EMT and Paramedic have unique requirements.  The applicant for these positions must understand this and be willing to accept these conditions and able to perform a variety of duties which are not required in most other jobs.</div> <bR> <div> A work day may consist of a 24 hour shift, normally from 0800hrs to 0800hrs the next day.  Some shifts may be scheduled 10 or 12 hour shifts which normally begin at 0700 hrs and end at 1900hrs.</div> <bR> <div> The duration of the shift will be spent at the Ambulance quarters unless the crew is on a call or errand.  There will be from 1 to 3 or more other crew members, male and/or female also on duty at this time.  A kitchen area, living area, bedrooms and bathrooms are provided at the station for the use of all crew members.  Close quarters and long shifts require that an employee have a pleasant personality and be able to get along with a wide variety of people.</div> <bR> <div> Most emergency runs last an average of 11/2 to 2 hrs.  A transfer may require many more hours, depending on origin, destination, traffic conditions and weather at the time.  An employee will need to have the ability to remain alert for long periods of time at which they might normally be sleeping.  They will need to be able to drive or sit in a vehicle for long periods of time.  They will need to have ability to become alert and functioning immediately from a state of sleep.</div> <bR> <div> An employee must be willing and able to drive in all conditions, including darkness, ice, heavy rain, snow or fog.</div> <bR> <div> Many emergency calls will require that the employee be exposed to the elements for long periods of time including extremely hot or cold weather, rain or snow.</div> <bR> <div> The employee must be able to read, understand and follow protocols, and must also be able to think independently, use sound judgment and make critical decisions under stress when circumstances occur which are not addressed in our protocols.</div> <bR> <div> The employee must have the ability to speak clearly and compose thoughts so that they are clearly understood by their partner, the patient and medical control.</div> <bR> <div> The job requires that an employee work in a variety of settings, such as poor lighting, cramped quarters, in the street near traffic, on stairwells or in the water.</div> <bR> <div> The employee must have physical strength and flexibility.  As a benchmark, being able to lift the weight of the normal adult male including the weight of the ambulance cot is used as a minimum.  This equates to approximately 125lbs.  Therefore, an employee must be able to lift 125lbs (total 250lb load including cot) and hold the load at least 10 seconds.  </div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B> </B></div> <div> They must be able to carry the loaded cot and walk forward 10 feet in 10 seconds and also be able to walk backward 10 feet in 10 seconds carrying this same load.  They must be able to carry this load while walking either up or down a stairway.</div> <bR> <div> The employee must be able to lift a patient from a chair, bed or floor (with assistance of a partner) and carry the patient forward, backward, up or down stairs.</div> <bR> <div> Other requirements include but are not limited to:</div> <bR> <div> Must be able to climb or crawl into confined spaces</div> <div> Must be able to reach above the head and below the knees</div> <div> Must be able to bend and kneel for extended periods</div> <div> Must be able to bend at knees and return to standing position while simultaneously lifting weight.</div> <div> Must have adequate vision and hearing to perform all required duties</div> <div> Must be able to climb up or down stairs</div> <div> Must have stable sense of balance</div> <div> Must have mental/emotional stability to maintain composure during stressful conditions</div> <div> Must have manual dexterity and possess fine motor skills</div> <div> Must be in good general health and physical condition</div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>EMPLOYEE REQURIEMENTS AND DUTIES</B></div> <bR> <div> Maintain the highest standard of patient care at all times- This is reflected not only in the medical treatment of your patient, but requires genuine care, concern and empathy for all patients, no matter what their station in life may be, or what particular mood you may have been in when the call came in.</div> <bR> <div> Driving record must be (and remain) in good standing, no current or recent suspensions or restrictions.  If you receive a driving ticket with points at any time during your employment you must notify your Supervisors.</div> <bR> <div> Establish and maintain good working relationships with co-workers, hospitals, other agencies, and the community at large.</div> <bR> <div> Arrive for your shift on time (preferably a few minutes early), the previous crew have this day off and expect you to be there on time.</div> <bR> <div> Rig Checks are to be done and documented at the beginning of each shift.  Also, after each run the ambulance needs to be restocked, interior cleaned and disinfected if needed and the exterior washed.</div> <bR> <div> Station chores are assigned and are to be done each day after the rig check is finished.  The station should remain in a presentable condition throughout the day-members of the public and Authority Board often drops by unexpectedly.</div> <bR> <div> At the end of your shift all personal belongings should be taken home or put away, dishes done, floors vacuumed or mopped, beds made and everything left in a clean and tidy state for the oncoming crew.</div> <bR> <div> We are often asked to do public service events such as BP clinics, a school sport standby, school education events, etc.  Public service and education is part of our job-everyone is expected to participate willingly and demonstrate a professional and friendly attitude.</div> <bR> <div> Back up (on call) hours may be required to provide coverage to our area; everyone is expected to do their share.</div> <bR> <div> Other assignments, duties and chores as needed or required.</div> <bR> <div> <B>The above items are not to be intended to be an all inclusive list</B>.</div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B><U>APPLICANT RELEASE FORM</U></B></div> <div> <B>     </B><B><U>Approved 12-21-2005</U></B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> I, _________________________, presently residing at _________________________</div> <div> _______________________________hereby apply for employment with Houghton Lake Ambulance Authority.  I have been advised and am fully aware that a representative of the authority will be conducting a thorough investigation of my background to assist in determining my suitability for employment.  I realize that while conducting this background investigation, representative(s) may make inquiries of Officials and Records Offices at schools I have attended; Physicians and/or persons who may have examined or treated me for any illness/injury; Police and/or Court Records with whom I may have an arrest or conviction record; Credit Bureaus and/or firms who may have information regarding my credit history; employment history and any other person(s) who may be able to provide information about me which the Authority deems necessary.</div> <bR> <div> I hereby authorize and instruct any person(s) or institution(s) in possession of information about me to release same to Houghton Lake Ambulance Authority.  I hereby waive any privilege or right which might otherwise forbid any physician or person(s) who may have treated me, school official, court, police agency, credit bureau, past/present employer(s), firm or person from disclosing to the Authority  any knowledge or information they have concerning me.  I further consent that the copies of said information be provided to the representative(s) of the Authority if so desired.</div> <bR> <div> I hereby authorize the Authority representative(s) to perform a blood and/or urine test to determine my possible usage of illegal/prohibited substances.</div> <bR> <div> I recognize the right of the Authority, in its sole discretion, to treat all sources as confidential, and withhold from me and/or my agent the names of such confidential sources and information obtained there from.</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> ______________________________     ______________________________</div> <div>                     Signature of Applicant                                                   Date</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>NOTIFICATION TO JOB APPLICANTS</B></div> <bR> <div> You are hereby notified and advised that you have 182 calendar days from this date to notify Houghton Lake Ambulance Authority  in writing of any accommodation that you would need as the result of any physical handicap, in order to perform the job duties of the position for which you are applying.</div> <bR> <div> <U>A handicap includes:</U></div> <div> <B>     </B></div> <div> (a)<B>  </B>A physical<FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>or mental condition which is the result of a disease, injury, congenital condition of birth, or a functional disorder that substantially limits one or more of your major life activities, is unrelated to your ability to perform the duties of a particular job or is unrelated to your qualifications for employment.</div> <bR> <div> (b)  A history of such a physical or mental condition.</div> <bR> <div> <U>A handicap does not include:</U></div> <bR> <div>      (a)  A physical or mental condition caused by the illegal use of controlled substances.</div> <bR> <div>      (b)  A physical or mental condition caused by your use of liquor if that condition prevents you from performing the duties of your job.</div> <bR> <div> A handicap is unrelated to an individual's ability if, with or without accommodation, the handicap does not prevent the individual from performing the duties of a particular job.</div> <bR> <div> If you have a handicap, you are required to establish that you have made a written request for an accommodation within 182 days from this date, and that you could perform the duties of the position being applied for with said accommodation.</div> <bR> <div> This notice is given on ______________ and a signed copy will be filed along with your employment application.</div> <bR> <div> ___________________________     ___________________________</div> <div>                              Witness Signature                                                                      Employee Signature</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> ________________________________________          ________________________________________</div> <div>                             Witness Printed Name                                                                  Employee Printed Name</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> ________________________________________               ________________________________________                  </div> <div>                                           Date                                                                                                            Date</div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>Houghton </B><B>Lake Ambulance Authority</B></div> <div> <B>9166 W. Lake City Road</B></div> <div> <B>PO BOX 746</B></div> <div> <B>Houghton Lake, MI  48629</B></div> <div> <B>Phone 989-422-3312    Fax 989-422-6713</B></div> <div>                          </div> <div> <B>   RELEASE TO RETURN TO WORK</B></div> <div>      </div> <div> To the examining physician:</div> <bR> <div> ___________________________________ is an employee of Houghton Lake Ambulance Authority.  The physical tasks required of this employee include lifting a patient from a chair or bed and carrying said patient to a stretcher/cot; carrying a patient, while walking forward, backward, up or down a stairway; lifting a patient in addition to the weight of the stretcher/cot and being able to push/pull said cot through sand, mud, ice or snow.</div> <bR> <div> Because of the physical and kinetic requirements inherent to the nature of the job, and due to the concern for the patient's safety and well-being, Houghton Lake Ambulance Authority has set the following physical capability standards for each of its employees:</div> <bR> <div> 1.  The capability of lifting 125 pounds and holding said load for at least   10 seconds.</div> <div>           </div> <div> 2.  The capability of carrying a 125 pound load while walking forward or backward 10 feet within 10 seconds.</div> <bR> <div> <B>As the examining physician, please certify the appropriate statement:</B></div> <bR> <div> *     I hereby certify that I have examined __________________ and believe that he/she <B>does </B>meet the above listed standards.  Therefore, I release said employee to return to work immediately.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> __________________________                               _________________________</div> <div>              Physician's Signature                                                                 Date</div> <bR> <div> *      I hereby certify that I have examined ___________________ and believe that he/she <B>does not </B>meet the above listed standards.  Therefore, I <B>do not </B>release said employee to return to work at this time.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> ___________________________        __________________________</div> <div>                 Physician's Signature                                              Date</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>HEPATITIS B VACCINE DECLINATION</B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> I understand that due to the possible occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials, I may be at risk of acquiring the Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) infection.  However, by signing below, I am declining to receive the Hepatitis B Virus Vaccination.  I understand that by declining to receive this vaccine, I continue to be at risk of acquiring the Hepatitis B infection, a serious disease.  </div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> ____________________                    ____________________</div> <div>                      Witness Signature                                                              Employee Signature</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> ______________________________                             ______________________________</div> <div>                  Witness Printed Name                                                           Employee Printed Name</div> <bR> <bR> <div> ______________________________                               ______________________________</div> <div>                                  Date                                                                                        Date</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>MANTOUX SKIN TEST (PPD) DECLINATION</B></div> <div> <B>Mycobacterium Tuberculosis (TB)</B></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> I understand that due to possible occupational exposure to aerosolized droplet nuclei, I may be at risk of acquiring Mycobacterium Tuberculosis (TB).  However, by signing below, I am declining to be tested using the Mantoux (PPD) skin test.  I understand that by declining this test, I will in no way increase my chances of contracting TB, but an uninfected baseline will not have been established and the chances of early detection will be compromised.  </div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> _____________________________          __________________________</div> <div>                               Witness Signature<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >                                                </FONT>Employee Signature</div> <bR> <bR> <div> _____________________________          __________________________</div> <div>                                Witness Printed Name<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >                                          </FONT>Employee Printed Name</div> <bR> <bR> <div> ___________________________________________                    _________________________________________</div> <div>                                            Date                                                                                                              Date</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div>   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