Paramedic-40

Central Florida Tourism Oversight District; Lake Buena Vista (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Florida Tourism Oversight District seeks a Paramedic to provide on-site EMS coverage, patient assessment, and life support within pre-hospital settings. The role requires Florida Paramedic certification, ACLS, and CPR credentials, with responsibilities including incident response, vital signs monitoring, and documentation.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and ideally an Associate’s Degree.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; an Associate’s Degree is highly desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; multilingual abilities are a plus.
• Basic mathematical concepts and calculations knowledge.
• Ability to think critically, define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency and non-emergency medical incidents and mitigate them appropriately.
• Provide advanced life support treatment as required by protocols.
• Monitor and record patient vital signs and information.
• Complete required reports and maintain district documentation.
• Communicate with online medical direction by radio or telephone.
• Operate District vehicles and equipment and maintain issued clothing.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Multitasking

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree desirable

Job description

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 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.

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 personal appearance. Such rules may be in writing.

Tattoos located on the face, head, neck or hands shall be prohibited. Visible tattoos elsewhere on the body shall be permitted, however, they shall not contain offensive language, 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.

NTN Testing Requirement:

CFTOD is hiring Paramedics for our EMS team. Please see below for assessment details and follow instructions to be fully considered. There is not an established closing date at this time. Closing date will be determined at a later date based on application volume.

All inquiries regarding NTN requirements should be directed to National Testing Network at 206-428-3265 or via the following link: https://nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/contact_candidate.cfm

Initial Process:

• 1. Submit online application with all documents that show you meet minimum requirements to https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/oversightdistrict. Tip:When submitting your online application, combine as many document copies into one PDF file as possible. Only six separate attachments are allowed to be attached with your application.
• 2. Interested candidates are required to complete the FireTEAM Written Exam(online personality/psychological test is required)via National Testing Network (NTN) as soon as possible. Scores from January 2025 and onward are valid. Any scores prior to January 2025 will not be accepted.
• 3. Only candidates who pass the above required steps and are assessed by the Fire Department panel will be contacted for next steps.

Note: Once NTN testing & requirements have been completed, interested candidates should wait to be contacted further. Once NTN results are compiled, CFTOD will reach out to those selected on an “invite only” basis for the next phase of the hiring process.

***Candidates who do not complete all phases (FireTEAM) will not be considered to move forward in the process. Please be advised the eligibility list process can be a several months long process. Only candidates who will be considered for the next step in the process will be contacted. ***

Applications for this position will be utilized to compile a list of eligible candidates for consideration for future openings within our Fire Department.