Paramedic - Ambulance Operations

Mayo Clinic; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical: Multiple plan options.

Dental: Flexible coverage.

Vision: Affordable national network.

Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs.

Retirement: Competitive package.

Job summary

Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, is seeking a dedicated Paramedic responsible for delivering and administering high-quality care and transportation to ill and injured persons.

The successful candidate must possess excellent judgment and clinical competency, as well as relevant certifications and experience. The role offers a full-time schedule with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Must have current Florida Paramedic licensure/certification.
• Must have American Heart Association CPR and ACLS certifications.
• PALS certification must be obtained within six months.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and administer high-quality care and transportation.
• Initiate, operate, and maintain advanced lifesaving equipment.
• Make patient care decisions based on predetermined protocols.

Skills

Clinical competency

Excellent judgment

Communication with diverse groups

Basic computer competency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

Completion of a paramedic technical program

Paramedic experience

Job description

Responsibilities

The Paramedic is responsible for delivering and administering high quality care and transportation to ill and injured persons. The Paramedic must demonstrate clinical competency and compassion in providing for the physical and emotional needs of patients. The Paramedic must have excellent judgment and be able to prioritize decisions and act quickly in the best interest of the patient, must be self‑disciplined, able to develop patient rapport, interview hostile patients, maintain safe distance, and recognize and utilize communication unique to diverse multicultural groups and ages within those groups. Must be able to function independently at optimum level in a non‑structured environment that is constantly changing. Must make patient care decisions based on predetermined protocols and appropriately calculate and administer critical time dependent medications. The Paramedic is required to initiate, operate and/or maintain advanced lifesaving equipment; intubate, ventilate, ventilator, vasopressin drips, blood products, arterial lines and chest tubes.

This work has exposure to environmental changes (e.g., outdoor weather and/or field conditions, warehouses, garages, etc.), extreme noises, odors, heights and/or dust.

This position has some exposure or risk to physical health and/or physical safety (e.g., exposure to environmentally hazardous material, assault and battery, heavy equipment, communicable diseases, etc.). This position may require the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and may include completing and successfully passing medical evaluations or clearances.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent (GED). Completion of a paramedic technical program and one year of paramedic experience.

Experience as a Paramedic as well as an associate or baccalaureate degree are preferred. Must be proficient in English; must have the ability to read, write and speak English. Must have basic computer competency with ability to independently carry out patient care and document appropriately.

Current Florida Paramedic licensure/certification. Current American Heart Association Health Care Provider CPR certification and ACLS. PALS certifications or must be obtained within six months. FEMA IS-100, IS-200, IS-700 certification, and Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (E.V.O.C) required within 30 days. Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record in accordance with Mayo Clinic policy.

Benefits

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre‑Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E‑Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee’s Form I‑9 to confirm work authorization.

Job Information

• Job Identification 385803
• Job Category Ambulatory Care
• Posting Date 06/26/2026, 06:50 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 32224
• Benefits Eligible Yes
• Compensation Detail Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.