Paramedic-40

Pscfl; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Pscfl in Florida seeks a Paramedic to administer life support care on an assigned shift to sick and injured persons in a pre-hospital setting, as authorized and directed by the District. You will respond to emergencies, assess patients, and provide advanced life support as required.

The role requires current Florida Paramedic certification, ACLS and CPR certifications, a valid Florida Driver License, and strong written and oral communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must be a high school graduate or possess a GED acceptable to the District.
• An Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university is highly desirable.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; multilingual abilities are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Responds to and mitigates emergency and non-emergency medical incidents.
• Assesses nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures.
• Provides advanced life support medical treatment as required.
• Monitors and records patient's vital signs and information.
• Completes reports and other required documents.
• Communicates with on-line medical direction via radio and/or telephone.
• Conducts Public Education Programs as assigned.
• Maintains knowledge of District Policies, Fire Department Rules and Regulations, Operating Procedures, Guidelines and Contract.
• Operates District vehicles, tools, appliances and equipment.

Skills

Excellent written and oral comms

Multilingual desirable

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Job description

Position Summary:

Administers life support care, on an assigned shift, to sick and injured persons in a pre-hospital setting as authorized, assigned and directed by the District.Essential Functions:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities including the following:

• Responds to and appropriately mitigates emergency and non-emergency medical and related incidents.
• Assesses nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures to be followed.
• Maintains knowledge and proficiency in medical protocols as set forth by the Medical Director.
• Provides advanced life support medical treatment as required.
• Monitors and records patient's vital signs and information.
• Completes reports and other required documents.
• Communicates with on-line medical direction via radio and/or telephone.
• Conducts Public Education Programs as assigned.
• Maintains knowledge of District Policies, Fire Department Rules and Regulations, Operating Procedures, Guidelines and Contract.
• Operates District vehicles, tools, appliances and equipment.
• Maintains issued clothing and equipment.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Education/Experience Requirements:

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience:

Must be a high school graduate or possess a GED acceptable to the District. An Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university is highly desirable.

Language Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must possess excellent written and oral communications skills. Multilingual skills are desirable.

Mathematical Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must possess a basic knowledge of mathematical concepts and calculations.

Reasoning Ability:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must possess an ability to think and reason critically. Must have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Maintain current State of Florida and Orange County Paramedic certification. Maintains ACLS and AHA CPR Certifications. Must possess a valid Florida Driver License and maintain insurability under the District's commercial vehicle coverage.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Most essential functions require muscular strength and endurance, aerobic capacity, flexibility and equilibrium. Paramedics shall maintain sufficient physical ability to perform essential functions.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The Paramedic, at times, must be exposed to high hazard situations while performing at emergency scenes. Extreme weather conditions are also encountered during the performance of their duties, and exposure to contagious diseases does occur. Work involves the application of numerous emergency medical and life saving skills and instruction techniques. Work environment may involve stressful conditions having a direct effect on life safety.

Appearance Policy:

It is recognized that the District may make and enforce rules relating to personalappearance. Such rules may be in writing.Tattoos located on the face, head, neck or hands shall be prohibited. Visible tattooselsewhere on the body shall be permitted, however, they shall not contain offensivelanguage, symbols, or nudity.

Background Requirements:

Offers of employment are contingent on a successful background screening, physical examination and a public record verification. Screenings and record verifications may include but are not limited to: criminal records, MVR check, reference verification and employment disciplinary history.