Emergency Medical Technician — Frontline Prehospital Care

Lake County Fl; Florida; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) at Lake County Fire Rescue serves as the junior member of a two-person EMS team, delivering essential pre-hospital care to residents and visitors. You will primarily support Basic Life Support and assist the Paramedic with Advanced Life Support, under supervision.

Starting pay is $19.87 per hour, with FLSA overtime included. Applicants must have Florida EMT certification and be cleared to function as a paramedic within three years.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Successful completion of accredited EMT program.
• Certification as an EMT in the State of Florida.
• CPR for Healthcare Providers.
• 16 Hour EVOC Certificate or equivalent.
• Florida Class “E” Driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to Basic Life Support (BLS) patients and assist the Paramedic in providing Advanced Life Support (ALS).
• Assist with emergency support functions in the event of a declared emergency and/or other duties as assigned.
• Operate in a two-person EMS team ensuring safety, protocol adherence, and effective patient transport.

Skills

BLS knowledge

CPR

Patient assessment

Written English

Teamwork

Reports

Education

High school diploma

EMT program completed

Florida EMT certification

CPR for Healthcare Providers

16 Hour EVOC Certificate

Florida Class E Driver's license

Job description

The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) at Lake County Fire Rescue serves as the junior member of a two-person EMS team, delivering essential pre-hospital care to residents and visitors. You will primarily support Basic Life Support and assist the Paramedic with Advanced Life Support, under supervision.

Starting pay is $19.87 per hour, with FLSA overtime included. Applicants must have Florida EMT certification and be cleared to function as a paramedic within three years.