EMT

About the role

This is entry level paraprofessional work providing basic life support and transporting sick and injured patients. Work involves driving to and from the scene, providing patient care as directed by a paramedic and within the medical protocols and standards established by the EMS Medical Director, documenting activities, and providing other assistance as needed.

Responsibilities

• Checks vehicle for supplies and equipment.
• Maintains inventory control.
• Advises paramedic partner and logistics personnel of equipment and supplies needed.
• Maintains vehicle in full operational readiness in compliance with state and division standards, insuring supplies, cleanliness, and preventive maintenance.
• Restocks the emergency vehicle with regard to supplies and equipment.
• Communicates over radio and telephone with dispatch operations, hospital staff, and representatives of other public safety organizations.
• Operates an ambulance expeditiously and safely through traffic in accordance with defensive driving techniques and various weather conditions.
• Adheres to traffic regulations governing emergency vehicle operation.
• Drives the emergency vehicle to and from accident scenes and hospitals.
• Assists paramedics in establishing priority for emergency care; initiates basic life support procedures according to established standing orders and medical protocols.
• Administers a variety of basic life support medical treatments accurately and as rapidly as possible, using techniques such as patient assessment, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), splinting, obstetrical assistance, bandaging, administration of oxygen, and other techniques described in the Emergency Medical Technician Basic Training Course curriculum.
• Completes required forms and reports, documenting patient care and other matters as required.
• Attends seminars, workshops and training sessions as required.
• Provides for the security of controlled substances and witnesses the proper disposal of controlled substances.
• May be required to be on twenty-four hour call and/or regularly work on various shifts, weekends, and/or holidays as deemed necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

  Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Necessary special requirements: Current Florida EMT Certification, American Heart Association BLS (Basic Life Support) for Health Care Providers, EVOC (Emergency Vehicle Operator's Course) recognized by Florida Department of Health, Florida Class E Driver's License, or equivalent accepted by the State of Florida, and a favorable driving record.
  • Must present a valid Florida Department of Motor Vehicles driver transcript at the time of hire.
  • Must possess or successfully complete, within three months of hire, the following incident command systems (ICS) training courses and maintain such ICS certifications throughout the term of employment: IS-100 – Introduction to the Incident Command System, IS-200 – ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents, IS-700 – National Incident Management System, IS-800.B – National Response Framework.
  • Must possess certification or otherwise successfully complete, within three months of hire, the International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) course, or equivalent course that is acceptable to Leon County, unless such ITLS course is not offered within such timeframe and the time of completion is therefore extended by EMS Administration, and maintain such ITLS or acceptable equivalent certification throughout the term of employment.

  Qualifications

  Requires a high school diploma or an equivalent. An AA degree is preferred.

  Skills

  Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of emergency medical service and basic life support of the sick and injured. Knowledge of the proper handling, containment, and disposal of bio-hazardous medical waste. Knowledge of emergency medical equipment and telecommunication devices. Knowledge of traffic regulations governing emergency vehicle operation. Knowledge of highways, roads, and streets of the City and County. Knowledge of rules for effective written and spoken English communications. Skill in operating an emergency vehicle expeditiously, safely and defensively. Skill in the use of radio equipment. Skill in applying appropriate medical techniques. Ability to think and behave in a reasonable way and to make good decisions. Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing. Ability to maintain a courteous and professional demeanor. Ability to lift/push/carry in excess of 100 pounds. Ability to make accurate assessments of injuries or physical trauma. Ability to properly set-up and use equipment as directed by Paramedic. Ability to maneuver an emergency vehicle/ambulance expeditiously and safely through traffic. Ability to deal with a variety of sick, injured, and hysterical/violent individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds. Ability to maintain thorough medical records. Ability to prepare verbal and written reports. Ability to distinguish color and shades of color. Ability to keep patient information confidential. Ability to maintain certification and training. Ability to maintain a good driving record. Ability to work varying hours. Ability to use tact and empathy in dealing with a variety of patients, many of whom are emotionally upset. Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations and use good judgment. Ability to maintain the skill, physical strength, agility, and emotional stability to handle emergency treatments and to lift patients and equipment in and out of ambulance. Ability to follow and understand protocols.

  Benefits

  Medical Insurance-Employer and Employee Contributions
  Voluntary Dental Insurance
  Voluntary Vision Insurance
  Flexible Spending Accounts
  Group Term Life Insurance-Employer Paid
  Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
  Voluntary Long Term Disability Insurance
  Voluntary Legal Insurance
  Voluntary Individual Insurance Coverages with AFLAC & Colonial
  State of Florida Retirement Plan-Employer & Employee Contributions
  Voluntary 457(b) Deferred Compensation Savings for Retirement
  Retirement Savings Match-for-employees earning less than $50,000
  Annual Leave Accrual
  Sick Leave Accrual
  3 Personal Days
  Paid Parental Leave
  Tuition Assistance Program
  Employee Assistance Program
  Loans At Work Program