Emergency Medical Technician - Full-time or Relief - Public Safety Department

Escambia County • Pensacola, FL

96d • $20 - $20

About The Position

This is technical and paraprofessional work providing basic life support to patients at the scene of emergencies and while transporting sick and injured patients to medical care facilities. An employee in this class is responsible for working as an emergency medical team member and directly reports to the Paramedic Supervisor. This is a 'mandatory-testing' position that requires Drug Testing.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) and completion of emergency medical technician coursework.
• Must possess a valid driver's license from state of residence.
• Valid Florida EMT Certification.
• AHA CPR Certification.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of basic life support emergency medical treatment.
• Knowledge of emergency vehicle operation and maintenance principles and practices.
• Knowledge of emergency communication systems.
• Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, codes, and/or statutes.
• Knowledge of emergency medical procedures.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to assess patient conditions and/or illnesses.
• Ability to read maps.
• Ability to administer basic life support and medical interventions.
• Ability to properly handle infectious patients and contaminated equipment and supplies.
• Ability to prepare records and data.
• Ability to operate and maintain an ambulance.
• Ability to communicate and maintain interpersonal relations as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc.
• Ability to obtain and record vital patient information.
• Ability to lift patients into stretchers.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful and emotional situations.
• Ability to 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.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to make accurate assessments of injuries or physical trauma.
• Ability to maneuver an emergency vehicle expeditiously and safely through traffic.
• Ability to follow and understand protocols.
• Ability to maintain certification and training.
• Ability to maintain a good driving record.
• Ability to keep patient information confidential.

Responsibilities

• Performs pre-hospital emergency medical care and basic life support as directed by following protocols and physician orders.
• 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.
• Performs both medical and non-medical patient transfers.
• Assists with patient treatment and care utilizing initial protocol treatment based on patient condition, which may include implementing automated external defibrillators, performing basic airway management, CPR, bandaging, administration of oxygen, and performing other basic life support activities.
• Assists in loading patient and provides transportation of patient to a medical facility.
• Assists paramedic in establishing priority for emergency care.
• Performs work in compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), operational directives, and medical protocols.
• Communicates calmly and effectively with patients, family members, bystanders and other emergency responders and medical staff.
• Completes required forms and reports including patient care reports, which involves documenting medical conditions and activities applied to patients, using a personal computer.
• Documents patient care activities and patient care information by obtaining demographic data from patients, medical conditions and/or illnesses, and current prescription use as well as other related information.
• Maintains emergency vehicle in full operational readiness in compliance with state and division standards by ensuring that the ambulance unit has the required supplies, equipment, and related inventory as well as cleanliness and preventative maintenance.
• Restocks the emergency vehicle with the necessary supplies and equipment.
• Maintains contact with and communicates with dispatch personnel and/or patient receiving facilities, utilizing applicable communication equipment.
• Secures and disposes of biohazard waste.
• Makes up stretcher and cleans inside of vehicle after each call.
• Utilizes all required safety measures when performing assigned job duties.
• 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.

Benefits

• Medical / Dental / Vision plans
• Prescription coverage
• Employee health clinic
• Employee fitness centers
• Employer-sponsored retirement plan or an investment plan
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Flexible Spending Account(s)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Annual/Sick Leave or Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Group Life Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED