Emergency Medical Technician

Space Coast Chamber; Melbourne (FL); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid gym membership

Free BetterHelp mental health services

Continuing education (BCLS, ACLS, PALS

401k plan with company match

Paid holidays

Life Insurance & Disability

Job summary

Coastal Ambulance in Florida seeks EMTs to provide basic life support and transport patients in accordance with laws and CHSB policies. The role covers BLS level care and transporting patients to appropriate facilities, with a focus on compassionate, high-quality care.

You will work with a dedicated field operations team, receive training and support, and benefit from a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current State of Florida EMT certification.
• Current Florida Driver’s License with driving record that meets insurance requirements for driving a company-owned vehicle.
• American Heart Association BCLS, ACLS and PALS, EVOC/CEVO (may be obtained during training); Other certifications as required

Responsibilities

• Provide basic life support medical care and transportation in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and CHSB policies.
• Deliver BLS level of care, treatment and transport to appropriate receiving facilities.
• Maintain safety and communicate with hospitals and facilities during transports.
• Offer compassionate, patient-centered care to all patients.

Skills

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Calm under pressure

Interpersonal skills

ALS/BLS care

Willingness to learn

Team player

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma

Florida EMT certification

Florida Driver’s License

AHA BCLS/ACLS/PALS

Job description

Coastal believes in taking care of and investing our team. We provide competitive pay, starting at $19.82per hour for a Paramedic, with 1% additional per year, for every year of work experience as a Paramedic, up to 10 years. The annual base for a Paramedic with Coastal averages $44,455 - $49,100 per year.

All employees receive a team of dedicated leadership professionals committed to helping you succeed. We offer training, coaching, and guidance, and support to all employees. We believe in assisting you to live your best life possible!

In addition to base pay+ time and half for all hours over 40 per week,all Operations employees receive shift differentialsas follows:

• Overnight Weekdays 2300-0700 – Additional $4.00 per hour

Do you believe that your job should be the MOST important thing in your life? We don’t believe that either. We prioritize the wellbeing of our people, and we believe that if we take care of our people, they will be able to take provide the best care to our patients.

ALL employees are eligible for:

• Company-paid gym membership (available toALL employees)
• Better Help mental health and wellness services free! (available to ALL employees)
• FreeContinuing education, including BCLS, ACLS, PALS and much more!
• 401k plan with company match(after eligibility period outlined in plan rules)

In addition to excellent pay, full time employees are eligible for:

• Company-paid Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Additional life insurance and spouse/dependent insurance is available
• 10 Paid Holidays a year. Paid even if you are not scheduled to work.
• Tuition assistanceand scholarships available

Do you have a strong desire tohelp people and serve the community? Do you enjoy working as part of a collaborative and cohesive team? Do you enjoy a challenging, fast-paced environment where every day is different and engaging? Do you enjoy interacting with people and providing high-quality care to patients?

Coastal Ambulance provides specialized ambulance transport in Florida and beyond. Our daily call volume includes, inter-facility SCT, ALS and BLS transports, stemming from pre-hospital healthcare and hospital to hospital facilities. We provide some pre-scheduled or same day appointments as well as critical care transports. Our Field Operations team consist of highly skilled medical professionals, working with every hospital and healthcare facility in Brevard County, and with hospitals and specialty facilities throughout the state. We are proud to have established a long-standing tradition of high-quality service and care, and you will find many long-time employees on our team, with decades of experience and vast knowledge to share with you. Our team of EMTs and Paramedics regularly work with patients that are clinically engaging offering our team the opportunity to utilize specialized skills beyond the level of most EMS providers.

For this role you will need:

• Meticulous attention to detail
• Adaptability to adjust to changing situations using critical thinking and sound judgment
• The ability to work calmly and professionally in fast-paced situations and in times of stress
• Top-notch interpersonal skills
• The ability to handle specialized ALS or BLS care, Specialty Care, and clinically challenging cases
• A desire to learn new things and expand your EMS skills to provide exceptional medical care
• A drive to help and care for those in need, providing compassionate care to all
• A commitment to being an integral part of a cohesive, solution-driven team working together to achieve positive outcomes
• The willingness to join a team that is committed to invest in you, your growth and career success.

SUMMARY: Responsible for providing basic life support medical care and transportation in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations and CHSB policies. Responsible for the BLS level of care, treatment and transport of patients to appropriate receiving facilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or equivalent
• Current State of Florida EMT certification
• Current Florida Driver’s License with driving record that meets insurance requirements for driving a company-owned vehicle
• American Heart Association BCLS, ACLS and PALS, EVOC/CEVO (may be obtained during training); Other certifications as required

Contact Employee Relations at 321-633-7050 ext. 109 or 110 or email us at [emailprotected]