Paramedic

Space Coast Chamber; Florida; Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid gym membership

BetterHelp mental health and wellness

Free Continuing education (BCLS, ACLS,

Job summary

Coastal Ambulance in Florida is seeking a Paramedic to provide basic and advanced life support, plus specialized medical care during patient transport. You will ensure safe transport to receiving facilities while adhering to policies and laws.

Qualified candidates hold a Florida Paramedic certification and a valid Florida driver’s license; BCLS/ACLS/PALS and EVOC/CEVO may be obtained during training. Competitive pay and benefits apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current Florida Paramedic certification.
• Current Florida Driver’s License with driving record meeting insurance requirements.
• BCLS/ACLS/PALS, EVOC/CEVO (may be obtained during training); Other certifications as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic and advanced life support and specialized medical care during patient transport.
• Transport patients to appropriate receiving facilities.
• Adhere to Coastal Ambulance policies and applicable laws.

Skills

Meticulous attention to detail

Adaptability

Calm under pressure

Interpersonal skills

ALS/BLS care

EMS skill expansion

Compassionate care

Team-oriented

Willingness to invest in growth

Education

High school diploma or GED

Florida Paramedic certification

Florida Driver's License

BCLS/ACLS/PALS, EVOC/CEVO

Job description

Coastal believes in taking care of and investing our team. We provide competitive pay, starting at $25.18per 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 $58,755 - $63,629 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)
• BetterHelp 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, advanced life support and specialized medical care and transportation in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations and Coastal Ambulance policies to patients traveling for various medically based appointments and treatment. Responsible for the care and transport of patients to appropriate receiving facilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or equivalent
• Current State of Florida Paramedic 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