EMT

Bay County Board of County Commissioners

3d • $17 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

The EMT performs clinical duties as an Emergency Medical Technician under the direction of a Paramedic. The position responds to emergency and non-emergency calls, provides pre-hospital care, and assists other EMS field crews. The EMT documents patient care, supports quality of care, maintains and stocks the assigned field unit, reports vehicle maintenance issues, and operates EMS vehicles. The role also involves rescue and extrication support, patient triage and treatment, and coordination with law enforcement, fire departments, social services, medical facilities, and other public safety agencies. Patient care must be appropriate for patients from newborn to geriatric. Other related duties may be assigned, and duties may change as determined by the County.

Work is primarily outdoors and at a county worksite; the position is not eligible for remote work. Work may take place in emergency and stressful settings and involve outdoor weather, high humidity and heat, enclosed or limited-access spaces, extreme noise, alarms, smoke, hazardous materials, fumes, chemicals, odors, solvents, oils, heights, dust, and irate customers. The position requires use of personal protective equipment and successful completion of medical evaluations or clearances. Evening and weekend work may be required. The employee may be assigned to a National Incident Management System position during major emergencies or multiple-casualty incidents.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of full-time EMS operational field experience as an EMT or acceptable equivalent is preferred.
• Meet and maintain the requirements for career Firefighter II and Paramedic (PMD) as defined in Florida Statutes and NFPA 1582.
• Familiarity with day-to-day operations of an EMS ambulance on 24- or 12-hour shifts.
• Possess, or be able to obtain and maintain upon offer of employment, a valid Florida driver license with a driving record acceptable to the County Driving Policy and insurance program.
• Possess and maintain a valid Florida Emergency Medical Technician certificate.
• Possess and maintain Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification.
• Possess and maintain Emergency Vehicle Operator Course certification.
• Obtain and maintain IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, and IS-800.B certifications within six months of hire as a condition of employment.
• Knowledge of project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to provide land-based rescue and extrication and safely care for entrapped patients while guiding other public safety agency personnel during rescue situations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate with the public and County staff.
• Ability to maintain reliable full-time attendance, comprehend, speak, and read English, multitask, and serve as a positive role model.
• Ability to safely operate EMS vehicles and demonstrate proficiency in operations outlined in NFPA 1001 and NFPA 1002.
• Ability to obtain patient vital signs, assess skin conditions and colors, conduct systematic head-to-toe patient assessments, and perform basic airway techniques.
• Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including lifting and carrying patients weighing over 250 pounds with assistance and lifting people and equipment weighing 100 pounds or more.
• Ability to work in emergency and stressful situations and use required personal protective equipment; successful medical evaluations or clearances are required.

Nice To Haves

• One year of full-time EMS operational field experience as an EMT or acceptable equivalent.
• Florida Firefighter standards certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform EMT clinical duties at the direction of a Paramedic.
• Respond to emergency and non-emergency requests for assistance and provide pre-hospital care in stressful situations.
• Assist other EMS field crews as appropriate and according to procedure.
• Interpret maps and directories.
• Promote employee morale, team spirit, and a positive attitude toward the EMS Division, County, and public.
• Coordinate with Police, Fire, EMS, and other agencies and promote cooperation in EMS operations.
• Stock and maintain the assigned field unit to State Bureau of EMS and division standards, and report vehicle maintenance issues.
• Provide patient care and documentation according to established standards and at the direction and discretion of a Paramedic.
• Assist in assuring system quality of care and conducting new-employee division orientation as needed.
• Provide land-based rescue and extrication support, care for entrapped patients, and guidance to other public safety personnel during rescue situations.
• Interact positively with law enforcement, fire departments, social services, and medical and nursing facility staff.
• Recognize, triage, and treat medical and traumatic injuries and complete appropriate documentation.
• Operate EMS vehicles.
• Provide appropriate care to patients ranging from newborn to geriatric.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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