Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $20.00 - $28.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Continuing education support
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Job Description
The hiring establishment is a professional emergency medical services (EMS) provider, operating within the healthcare sector to deliver critical pre-hospital care and transport services. Specializing in both Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS), the organization is dedicated to rapid response and high-quality emergency medical care for patients in urgent need. Typically serving diverse communities and working closely with hospitals, fire departments, police, and other emergency agencies, this EMS provider ensures that patients receive timely and efficient medical assistance during critical moments. The organization values continuous education, adherence to medical standards, and exemplary patient care to maintain operational... Show More
Job Requirements
- Successfully pass a background investigation
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen
- Must be able to provide a current negative PPD test results
- Must have a clean DMV record
- Must be 18 years of age
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Must demonstrate a compassionate attitude towards all customers, their friends and family, and your coworkers
- Must maintain current industry standards through continuing education
- Must have the following certifications: AHA CPR (Instructor-based with AED)
- Florida Paramedic Card, current
- Florida Driver License
- AHA PALS
- AHA ACLS
- ITLS or PHTLS
- ICS100.b
- ICS200.b
- ICS700
- ICS800
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- Must be able to perform physical tasks such as walking up to 10 hours per day, running infrequently for 1-2 minutes per day, standing frequently up to 10 hours per day, sitting frequently up to 8 hours per day, kneeling and bending frequently 10-15 times per day
- Must be able to lift, push, pull, carry up to 250 lbs infrequently and 150 lbs frequently
- Must have the ability to step up and/or climb over obstacles and climb stairs while carrying up to 150 lbs
- Must have adequate hearing acuity, vision (with corrective lenses if needed), hand and finger dexterity, and hand and arm strength
- Must be able to tolerate work in various outdoor environments such as heat, cold, and rain
Job Qualifications
- Confidence and accepting the challenge and high degree of responsibility entailed in this position
- Excellent clinical judgment and critical thinking skills
- Possess analytical skills and the capability of applying them effectively in stressful situations
- Ability to prioritize decisions and act quickly in the best interest of the patient
- Ability to act independently in a constantly changing environment
- Maintain composure while working in stressful situations
- Capable of adapting to situations that may contain violence and emotional instability in a multicultural setting
Job Duties
- Respond to BLS and ALS emergent and non-emergent transports and scene calls
- Provide high quality, routine and emergent basic and advanced life support
- Provide comprehensive assessments of ill and/or injured patients, invasive airway management, cardiac monitoring and administration of medications on scene and/or in route to hospital or receiving facility
- Perform a complete assessment on every scene or transport patient, including but not limited to determining if the patient is appropriate to move, safest method of movement and the most appropriate destination for the patient
- Professional liaison with members of other agencies and facilities, such as police, fire, hospitals, senior living facilities and other ambulance services to ensure the appropriate level of response and service is provided
- Interact professionally with members of the public and/or family members present at the scene or in the general community
- Clean, decontaminate and check vehicles and equipment to maintain a state of operational readiness
- Thoroughly document all patient history, condition, assessments and interventions performed as well as the patient responses on the patient care record
- Responsible for other related duties deemed necessary to meet the needs of the Company
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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