PARAMEDIC RELIEF-EMS OPERATIONS (FOR HIRING 4)

ESCAMBIA COUNTY; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Escambia County is seeking a Paramedic to operate emergency medical vehicles and provide high-level patient care. You will work alongside Paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians to deliver advanced life support in dynamic, high-stress situations.

The role requires Florida Paramedic Certification, EVOC, and a valid driver's license, with a focus on safety, protocol adherence, and effective communication across trauma teams and dispatchers.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED plus completion of emergency medical coursework at paramedic level or equivalent.
• Florida Paramedic Certification and valid Florida driver's license are required.
• Must obtain EVOC certification during orientation.

Responsibilities

• Operate an emergency medical vehicle in non-emergency and emergency situations, determining efficient routes and maintaining situational awareness.
• Identify and manage life-threatening emergencies with basic and advanced life support.
• Assist Paramedics and EMTs in patient treatment using invasive and non-invasive techniques under protocols.

Skills

Emergency procedures

Advanced life support

Patient care

Communication

Biohazard safety

Education

Paramedic Certification

EVOC Training

BLS/CPR Certification

Tools

Ambulance equipment

Job description

• Location 221 PALAFOX PLACE,SUITE 140,Pensacola, FL, 32502,United States
• Employee Type Relief Public Safety
• Manage Others No

Description

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Operates an emergency medical vehicle in non-emergency and emergency situations including to and from emergency scene, determining most efficient route and maintaining situational awareness in order to prevent accidents
• Identifies and manages life threatening emergencies by initiating basic and advanced life support while following protocols and physician orders
• Initiates and assists Paramedics and Emergency Medical Techniciansin patient treatment to acutely ill or traumatized patients both on the scene and while in route to the hospital, utilizing both invasive and non-invasive techniques and initial protocol treatment based on patient condition, which may include implementing automated external defibrillator, performing basic airway management, positive pressure ventilation, cardiac resuscitation, cardiac monitoring, intravenous therapy, and pharmacological therapy
• Establishes rapport with the patient and others to decrease incident stress by remaining calm and communicating medical conditions with patients, family members, and applicable medical staff
• Prepares patient care reports, which involves documenting medical conditions and activities applied to patients and using a personal computer
• Records patient care data and information obtaining demographic data from patients, medical conditions and/or illnesses, and current prescription use as well as documents patient reactions to treatment
• Monitors and maintains ambulance units for readiness, ensuring required equipment and related medical inventory are available and ready for use and that the vehicle is clean and disinfected
• Coordinates efforts with other staff and those of other agencies to maximize the efficiency of patient care by maintaining contact with and communicating with dispatch personnel and/or patient receiving facilities, utilizing applicable communication equipment
• Secures and disposes of biohazard waste
• Assists in the management of controlled substances
• Assess patient response to treatment and, in consultation with medical control, alters treatment accordingly
• May exercise independent judgment in the application of specific official medical protocol established by the medical control physicians
• Attends continuing education and other programs to maintain clinical knowledge and certification requirements
• Promotes positive organizational culture by aligning decisions with core values of integrity, honesty, respect, diversity, innovation, accountability and communication
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level as needed

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

Training and Experience:

Graduation from a standard senior high school, or the successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test, and completion of emergency medical coursework at the Paramedic level; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid Florida Paramedic Certification
• AHA CPR Certification
• AHA ACLS Certification
• Valid Florida driver's license
• Must obtain EVOC certification during orientation process
• Must be certified by the Escambia County Medical Director upon employment and must maintain as a condition of employment

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics(KSAOs):

• Emergency medical practices and procedures
• Basic human anatomy and physiology
• Human disease and trauma principles
• Knowledge of county geography
• Incident command systems
• Applicable emergency vehicle equipment
• Emergency radio operation and communication codes
• Advanced life support principles
• Medical terminology
• Patient care protocols and procedures
• Using a computer and related software applications
• Operating medical equipment
• Writing clear and concise communication
• Maintaining patient airways
• Ensuring patients obtain adequate oxygen supply
• Ensuring patients have adequate heart function
• Operating an emergency vehicle in a safe manner
• Caring for patients
• Patient intubation
• Starting IVs
• Implementing basic and advanced life support
• Assessing patient situations
• Communication and interpersonal relations as applied to interaction with coworkers, Supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to Receive work direction
• Lift patients onto stretchers
• Establish routes for medications and fluids
• Maintain inventory
• Adapt to new and constantly changing situations and environments
• Remain calm in stressful and emotional situations
• Use tact and empathy in dealing with a variety of sick, injured, and/or emotionally upset Individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds
• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• Make accurate assessments of injuries or physical trauma
• Follow and understand protocols
• Maintain certification and training
• Maintain a good driving record
• Keep patient information confidential
• Integrity
• Honesty
• Respectful
• Professionalism

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Emergency Management Responsibilities:

This is an emergency critical classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in the classification may be required to work.

County-wide Employee Responsibilities:

All Escambia County BCC employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Escambia County BCC's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies. All Escambia County BCC employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.

Physical Requirements:

Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, finger dexterity, and repetitive motions. Very Heavy Work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, blood and other bodily fluids, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, work space restrictions, intense noises and travel.