EMT (Relief)

Okaloosa County • County Wide, FL

42d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides basic life support assistance on an emergency basis for the care and treatment of sick and injured person(s).

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age and have a good driving record.
• Must be a Florida registered EMT.
• Certification in CPR required.
• EVOC certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Requires a valid driver license.

Responsibilities

• Drives an ambulance in a variety of conditions in response to emergency calls.
• Provides basic life support.
• Performs both medical and non-medical transfers.
• Participates in the care and upkeep of assigned equipment: ambulance, life support equipment.
• Makes presentations as requested and scheduled at schools, cardiopulmonary resuscitation classes, civic groups and other public safety agencies.
• Assists with control of scene and non-injured parties.
• Maintains adequate supplies of consumable supplies; restocks as needed.
• Testifies in court (i.e., murder trial, DUI, chain of custody), and gives depositions.
• Attends training sessions; maintains all required certifications and forwards copies to the Shift Training Officer.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED