Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $20.00 - $28.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional development opportunities
Employee assistance program
Uniform allowance
Job Description
Our company is a dedicated emergency medical services provider committed to delivering top-tier pre-hospital care through a highly skilled team of paramedics and emergency medical technicians. Specializing in rapid response and advanced life-saving techniques, we operate with the goal of ensuring the health and safety of community members in critical situations. As an integral part of the healthcare system, our services encompass a broad spectrum of emergency medical support including Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) in both emergent and non-emergent settings. We continually invest in the professional growth and development of our staff through ongoing education... Show More
Job Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age
- Must have a high school diploma or GED
- Successfully pass a background investigation
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen
- Must be able to provide current negative PPD test results
- Must have a clean DMV record
- Must demonstrate confidence and accept the challenge and high degree of responsibility entailed in this position
- Must maintain composure while working in stressful situations
- Capable of adapting to situations that may contain violence and emotional instability in a multicultural setting
- 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
- Must have physical ability to perform job tasks including frequently walking and standing up to 10 hours per day, running for short durations, frequently kneeling and bending, ability to lift, push, pull and carry up to 250 lbs infrequently and 150 lbs frequently, ability to climb stairs carrying weight, and adequate sensory capabilities including hearing and vision with corrective lenses if needed
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- Current Florida Paramedic Card
- AHA CPR (Instructor-based with AED)
- AHA PALS
- AHA ACLS
- ITLS or PHTLS certification
- ICS100.b, ICS200.b, ICS700 and ICS800 certifications
- 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
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Compassionate attitude towards all customers, friends, family, and coworkers
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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