Paramedic (Relief)

Okaloosa County • County Wide, FL

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About The Position

Provides basic and advanced life support assistance on an emergency basis for the care and treatment of sick and injured people. The role includes responding to emergency calls, transporting patients, maintaining ambulance and life-support equipment, and completing documentation related to patient care.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Good driving record.
• Florida certified Paramedic.
• CPR certification.
• ACLS certification.
• Valid driver license.
• EVOC certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to exert more than 100 pounds of force occasionally, more than 50 pounds frequently, or more than 20 pounds constantly to move objects.
• Ability to climb and descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and similar structures; maintain balance on uneven or slippery surfaces; bend, kneel, crawl, reach, and perform manual tasks.
• Ability to sit for long periods and remain alert for long periods with little rest.
• Ability to read policy and procedure manuals, work orders, logs, and technical data; communicate clearly; and prepare written reports using appropriate format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar.
• Ability to follow detailed written or oral instructions, address problems in variable situations, make independent judgments when a supervisor is absent, and comprehend and interpret information.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic, including percentages and decimals.
• Ability to interact with people and perform under moderate to high stress during emergencies or tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

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