Paramedic-40

Central Florida Tourism Oversight District•Lake Buena Vista, FL

81d•Onsite

About The Position

Administers life support care, on an assigned shift, to sick and injured persons in a pre-hospital setting as authorized, assigned and directed by the District. Essential Functions Essential Duties and Responsibilities including the following: Responds to and appropriately mitigates emergency and non-emergency medical and related incidents. Assesses nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures to be followed. Maintains knowledge and proficiency in medical protocols as set forth by the Medical Director. Provides advanced life support medical treatment as required. Monitors and records patient's vital signs and information. Completes reports and other required documents. Communicates with on-line medical direction via radio and/or telephone. Conducts Public Education Programs as assigned. Maintains knowledge of District Policies, Fire Department Rules and Regulations, Operating Procedures, Guidelines and Contract. Operates District vehicles, tools, appliances and equipment. Maintains issued clothing and equipment. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Must be a high school graduate or possess a GED acceptable to the District.
Possess excellent written and oral communications skills.
Possess a basic knowledge of mathematical concepts and calculations.
Possess an ability to think and reason critically.
Must have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Maintain current State of Florida and Orange County Paramedic certification.
Maintains ACLS and AHA CPR Certifications.
Must possess a valid Florida Driver License and maintain insurability under the District's commercial vehicle coverage.

Nice To Haves

An Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university is highly desirable.
Multilingual skills are desirable.

Responsibilities

Responds to and appropriately mitigates emergency and non-emergency medical and related incidents.
Assesses nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures to be followed.
Maintains knowledge and proficiency in medical protocols as set forth by the Medical Director.
Provides advanced life support medical treatment as required.
Monitors and records patient's vital signs and information.
Completes reports and other required documents.
Communicates with on-line medical direction via radio and/or telephone.
Conducts Public Education Programs as assigned.
Maintains knowledge of District Policies, Fire Department Rules and Regulations, Operating Procedures, Guidelines and Contract.
Operates District vehicles, tools, appliances and equipment.
Maintains issued clothing and equipment.