Paramedic

General Description

This is a full-time, hourly position.  Position reports to the Battalion Chief, or designee.  Patient care work in rendering advanced pre-hospital life support functions, other emergency care, and rescue services.  Duties include the operation and maintenance of the ambulance.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides Basic Life Support (BLS) care in compliance with Florida Statutes Florida Statutes / Laws / Rules and as according to the established County EMS Procedures Manual and applicable protocols and Standing Orders, to persons in need of medical attention.- Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls to provide care to victims of illness or injury.- Treats patients according to the standards set forth in Florida Statutes / Laws / Rules and County Standard Operating Procedures manual.- Cooperates with other personnel assigned to rescue unit as a team.- Insures that proper and accurate records and reports are kept, as required by established rules and procedures.- Is responsible for the stocking of supplies, inventory, and the cleaning of apparatus, equipment, and the station.- Insures that all equipment is functioning properly in order that the rescue unit is always available to respond to a call.- Completes daily inventory according to established procedures.- Maintains rescue unit, keeps it clean and orderly, and in proper operating condition.- May be required to assist with emergency support functions (ESF) in the EOC during emergencies or other related emergency duties.

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed.  Employees will be required to perform other job related marginal duties as required.)

Minimum Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of first aid, cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, and the use of life sustaining equipment and practices.- Knowledge of safety and comfort manners and methods in the handling and treatment of patients.- Knowledge of Florida safety requirements and privileges when responding to non-emergency and emergency calls.- Ability to remain current in all Standards of Care as dictated by the County EMS Standard Operating Procedures Manual.- Ability to become familiar with the roadway/highway system within the County.- Ability to work as a team.- Ability to adhere to physician instructions, protocol and standing orders.- Skill in defensive driving methods.- Skill in operation of an emergency vehicle.- Must have legible handwriting

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school graduation or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.

(No amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.)

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS

• Ability to possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License as per Florida Law.- Must maintain both Florida Paramedic certification and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification.- Certification of completion of a Florida approved E.V.O.C. or defensive driving course.- Must maintain current Basic Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Life Support, and Basic Trauma Life Support (or equal) certifications.- Must be approved by the EMS Medical Director to practice as a Paramedic.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS

• As required by Florida EMT certification.- Must successfully pass departmental lifting test and be physically able to perform the job duties.

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ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

• Emergency conditions.- Outdoors in varying weather conditions.

(Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability or disabilities.)