Paramedic

About the role

This is paraprofessional, entry-level Paramedic work, providing basic and advanced 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 and/or EMT 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 and EMTs in establishing priority for emergency care; initiates basic and advanced life support procedures according to established standing orders and medical protocols.
• Follows and performs work consistent with Standard Operating Guidelines, standing orders and medical protocols.
• Communicates effectively with patients, family members, bystanders, team members, public safety staff, first responders, dispatchers, and radio operators.
• Assesses patient condition.
• 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 Paramedic Training Course curriculum.
• Administers a variety of advanced life support medical treatment through the use of techniques such as endotracheal intubation, the administration of drugs or intravenous fluids, telemetry, cardiac monitoring, and cardiac defibrillation.
• Administers emergency care while transporting patient in ambulance.
• 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.
• In the event of a declared state of emergency, employees in this classification may be called to work during days or hours other than those for which they are regularly scheduled.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

  Qualifications

  • Requires a high school diploma or an equivalent.
  • An AA degree is preferred.
  • Necessary Special Requirements:
    • Current Florida Paramedic Certification.
    • Current certificate indicating successful completion of American Heart Association BLS (Basic Life Support) for Health Care Providers, or an equivalent that is acceptable to Leon County.
    • Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certificate from the American Heart Association or Florida Department of Health recognized equivalent.
    • Current certificate indicating successful completion of 16 hour 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 Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) courses, or equivalent courses that are 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 PALS and ITLS or acceptable equivalent certification throughout the term of employment.

  Benefits

  Leon County Government offers an extensive benefit package for FULL TIME employees. EXECUTIVE LEVEL employee benefits are determined through contract negotiations. Below are some of the highlights.

  • 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

  Compensation

  Position is Non-Exempt. This is para-professional work providing basic and advanced life support and transporting sick and injured.