EMT (Als)

Okaloosa County•County Wide, FL

About The Position

Provides basic life support assistance on an emergency basis for the care and treatment of sick and injured people. The EMT responds to emergency calls by ambulance and performs medical and non-medical transfers. The role also involves maintaining assigned equipment and supplies, supporting scene control, delivering presentations when requested, testifying in court, attending training, and keeping required certifications current. The position requires effective communication in English, including reading technical and policy materials, preparing written reports, and communicating medical and mechanical terminology. The EMT must apply emergency medicine principles, exercise judgment in the absence of a supervisor, interact tactfully with the public and coworkers, and perform under moderate to high stress. Physical demands include exerting significant force, climbing, maintaining balance on varied surfaces, bending, kneeling, moving on hands and knees or feet, reaching and gripping, sitting for extended periods, remaining alert with little rest, and working for sustained periods outdoors.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
At least 18 years of age.
Good driving record.
Florida registered EMT status.
CPR certification.
EVOC certification within 30 days of hire.
Valid driver license.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, including explaining procedures, following oral and written instructions, reading technical materials, and preparing written reports.
Ability to use medical and mechanical terminology relevant to the job.
Ability to apply emergency medicine principles, follow detailed instructions, solve problems in standardized situations, and make independent judgments when a supervisor is absent.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and calculating percentages and decimals.
Ability to interact tactfully and effectively with the public and coworkers and perform under moderate to high stress.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including exerting force, climbing, balancing, bending, kneeling, reaching, gripping, prolonged sitting and alertness, and sustained outdoor work.

Responsibilities

Drive an ambulance in a variety of conditions in response to emergency calls.
Provide basic life support.
Perform medical and non-medical transfers.
Participate in the care and upkeep of assigned equipment, including the ambulance and life support equipment.
Make presentations as requested and scheduled at schools, CPR classes, civic groups, and other public safety agencies.
Assist with control of the scene and non-injured parties.
Maintain adequate supplies of consumable supplies and restock as needed.
Testify in court and give depositions.
Attend training sessions, maintain all required certifications, and forward copies to the Shift Training Officer.
Perform related duties as assigned.