Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $20.00 - $28.00
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Continuing education support
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Uniform allowance
Job Description
This opportunity is with a reputable emergency medical services company committed to delivering high-quality medical care and emergency response to the community. The company specializes in providing both Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) services, ensuring timely care for patients during critical situations. Known for its dedication to excellence, ongoing education, and rescue readiness, the company employs skilled paramedics who work closely with hospitals, fire departments, police agencies, and other health service providers to deliver seamless emergency medical care. The organization's approach emphasizes professionalism, compassion, and operational readiness, maintaining the highest standards in patient transport and emergency... 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
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
- Must maintain current industry certifications
- Must be able to lift, push, pull, carry up to 250 lbs infrequently
- Must have ability to step up and/or climb over obstacles
- Must have adequate hearing acuity to perform job tasks
- Must have adequate vision (with corrective lenses if needed) to clearly distinguish colors, shapes, distances, etc.
- Must have adequate hand and finger dexterity to grip and hold both large and small items
- Must have adequate hand and arm strength to grip and lift heavy objects
- Must be able to tolerate work in an outdoor environment (heat, cold, rain, etc.)
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- 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
- 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
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 preformed 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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