Paramedic

Liberty Ambulance Service; Jacksonville, Orange Park (FL, FL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Ambulance Service in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Paramedic (EMT-P) to provide Advanced Life Support care on ALS/BLS ambulances. The role may involve driving units and acting as the senior Medical Technician based on patient needs.

Candidates must hold Florida Paramedic Certification, ACLS, and a Florida Class E license, with CHP of a clean driving record and good physical health. Salary is hourly with opportunities for advancement and state-required FEMA training completed.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Hold a Florida Class E License.
• Have and maintain a good driving record.
• Be in generally good physical health.
• Be free of mental illness.
• Be free from addiction to alcohol or drugs.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Possess an ACLS Provider certification.
• Possess Florida Paramedic Certification.
• Have completed 16-hour EVOC or equivalent.
• No DUI/DWI conviction in last 7 years.
• Complete DHS FEMA training: ICS-100a, IS-5a, IS-700, IS-800.

Responsibilities

• Drive ALS or BLS units as required.
• Provide Advanced Life Support medical care.
• Serve as the senior Medical Technician on ALS/BLS units as needed.

Education

Florida Class E License

Florida Paramedic Certification

American Heart Association ACLS Provider

High school diploma / GED

FEMA ICS-100a

FEMA IS-5a

FEMA IS-700

FEMA IS-800

EVOC 16-hour course

Job description

Job Location: Jacksonville, FL 32207

Salary Range: $28.00 - $39.00 Hourly

A Paramedic (EMT-P) is a person qualified as required by Florida State Statute 401 and has a current Florida Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic Certification to provide Advanced Life Support medical care and serves on a Basic Life Support or Advanced Life Support Ambulance.

An Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic may drive an ALS or BLS unit or serve as the senior Medical Technician on an ALS or BLS unit, depending on the needs of the patient.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Hold a current Florida Class E License.
• Have and maintain a good driving record.
• Be in generally good physical health.
• Be free of any mental illness.
• Be free from addiction to alcohol or drugs.
• Have a high school diploma, equivalent certification, or a GED.
• Possess a current American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider certification.
• Possess a current Certification as a Florida Paramedic.
• Have Documentation of completion of state required 16-hour EVOC course or the equivalent.
• Has not been convicted of a DUI/DWI in the last 7 years.
• Has completed (from the DHS FEMA Training Website):
  • ICS – 100a, Introduction to Incident Command System.
  • IS-5a, Introduction to Hazardous Materials.
  • IS 700, Introduction to National Incident Management System.
  • IS-800, Introduction to the National Response Plan.