EMT - SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL $5 - FL State Certified

COASTAL HEALTH SYSTEMS OF•Rockledge, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Coastal Ambulance provides specialized ambulance transport in Florida and beyond. Our daily call volume includes, inter-facility SCT, ALS and BLS transports, stemming from pre-hospital healthcare and hospital to hospital facilities. We provide some pre-scheduled or same day appointments as well as critical care transports. Our Field Operations team consist of highly skilled medical professionals, working with every hospital and healthcare facility in Brevard County, and with hospitals and specialty facilities throughout the state. We are proud to have established a long-standing tradition of high quality service and care, and you will find many long-time employees on our team, with decades of experience and vast knowledge to share with you. Our team of First Responders, EMTs and Paramedics regularly work with patients that are clinically engaging offering our team the opportunity to utilize specialized skills beyond the level of most EMS providers. The EMT is responsible for providing basic life support medical care and transportation in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations and CHSB policies. Responsible for the BLS level of care, treatment and transport of patients to appropriate receiving facilities.

Requirements

Excellent communication skills
Meticulous attention to detail
Adaptability to adjust to changing situations using critical thinking and sound judgment
The ability to work calmly and professionally in fast-paced situations and in times of stress
Top-notch interpersonal skills
The ability to handle specialized ALS or BLS care, Specialty Care, and clinically challenging cases
A desire to learn new things and expand your EMS skills to provide exceptional medical care
A drive to help and care for those in need, providing compassionate care to all
A commitment to being an integral part of a cohesive, solution-driven team working together to achieve positive outcomes
The willingness to join a team that is committed to investing in you, your growth and career success.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or equivalent
Current State of Florida EMT certification, which must be maintained and current
Current American Heart Association BLS CPR certification
EVOC/CEVO certification (may be obtained during training)
Current FL Driver’s License, with a driving record that meets insurance requirements for driving a company-owned vehicle
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Must be able to read/write/speak/understand English language fluently.

Nice To Haves

Six months of prior EMT experience preferred

Responsibilities

Responding to non-emergency and emergency calls calmly, efficiently, and promptly.
Administering basic life support to patients on scene and during transport in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Assessing the nature and extent of injury or illness to establish and prioritize medical procedures.
Effectively communicating with medical personnel and treatment facilities.
Completing patient care forms, evaluation forms, and all other forms.
Adhere to and follow all policies and procedures concerning safety and contamination by bloodborne pathogens.
Properly document each transport on the approved Patient Care Report.
Handling telephone and radio communications professionally and efficiently with careful regard to the divulgence of information respecting confidentiality requests at all times.
Assuring that vehicles are in good working condition at all times, are properly maintained and stocked, have all necessary equipment and reassure this equipment is in good working order at all times.
May be required to be on-site for throughout any man-made or natural disaster from initial evacuation until the cessation of disaster support operations. May be required to remain on site for extended periods in support of operations.
Observes and complies strictly with all HIPAA policies and regulations.
Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

Competitive pay, starting at $20.22 per hour for an EMT, with 1% additional per year, for every year of experience as an EMT, up to 10 years.
Average annual base for an EMT with Coastal is $44,000 - $49,100 per year.
Shift differential
Overtime
Training, coaching, and guidance, and support to all employees.
Time and a half for all hours over 40 per week
Overnight Weekdays 2300-0700 – Additional $4.00 per hour
Weekend Days – Additional $4.50 per hour
Weekend Overnights – Additional $5.00 per hour
Company-paid gym membership
BetterHelp mental health and wellness services free!
Free Continuing education, including BCLS, ACLS, PALS and much more!
401k plan with company match (after eligibility period outlined in plan rules)
Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
Company-paid Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Optional additional life insurance and spouse/dependent insurance
Accrued PTO (Paid Time Off)
10 Paid Holidays a year. Paid even if you are not scheduled to work.
Tuition assistance and scholarships available