PARAMEDIC PART-TIME

Responsibilities

• Administers appropriate care at the EMT and Paramedic skills level, as defined by Florida State Statute, in all emergency medical situations.
• Directs and oversees the appropriate patient care administered by any Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) assigned to unit.
• Directs non-emergency programs, which may be established by the City/Department.
• Participates in Quality Assurance activities as directed by the Fire/Rescue Division of the Fire Department.
• Instructs or assists in the instruction of Fire Department members in the First Responder, and/or other areas deemed necessary by the division.
• Oversees the scheduled mechanical check-out of assigned vehicle, and assures that proper documentation and notification is made regarding any mechanical or operational defects found during vehicle and equipment check-out.
• Responsible for the completion of the scheduled check-out of medical equipment, medical supply inventories, and oversees the replenishment, replacement, and/or repairs of these items as required.
• Responsible for the completion of all appropriate documentation of Basic Life Support or Advanced Life Support medical calls as required or as directed by the Division, including, but not limited to patient medical reports and State fire reports.
• Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the Rescue unit and all equipment.
• Reviews documentation submitted by Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) to determine if they are concise, complete and legible.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen past the 21st birth date as of the date of application.
• Currently possess, or be eligible to obtain, a Florida driver's license with an overall good driving record.
• No single suspension of driver's license within the past two (2) years and more than two (2) suspensions within the past five (5) year history (except if suspension was due to insurance error or clerk of court error).
• Must not have any of the following convictions or admissions: DUI or DWI, leaving the scene of an accident (with or without injury), failure to report an accident involving injuries, failure to render aid at an accident, vehicular homicide, fleeing or eluding a Police Officer, reckless driving, three (3) moving violations committed during any 12 month period within five (5) years of application date, more than 2 license suspensions during a 5 year period, any more than 5 moving violations in past 5 years, failure to disclose any Driver's License information without reasonable explanation, or any failure to disclose any Driver's License information without reasonable explanation.
• Never have been convicted of a felony or other crime, which would indicate a lack of good moral character.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of current medical, rescue and emergency procedures and protocols.
• Thorough knowledge of medical triage procedures.
• Knowledge of geographical features of the City.
• Ability to handle highly confidential information, in both written and verbal format.
• Ability to successfully complete and pass all Paramedic skills evaluations as set forth by the Fire/Rescue Division of the Fire Department.
• Ability to analyze situations quickly, and correctly adopt an effective course of action.
• Ability to maintain complex records and prepare accurate reports from such records.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work all shifts, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with other municipal employees and the general public.
• Ability to operate a City vehicle and possess the required license.