Paramedic- DEPLOYMENT POSITION

Job Details

Job Type:

Per Diem

Location:

740 Greeland Avenue, Jacksonville, FL, 32221

Description

Deployment Positions

Paramedic

Up to $8,100 per week*

Recruits are expected to be within 8 hours of driving distance to Jacksonville, FL

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides emergency and non-emergency ambulance operations in conjunction with a partner, demonstrates excellent driving judgment and regard for public safety during operation and positioning of unit.
• Responds to all assigned calls in the most appropriate, safe and efficient manner to quickly assess the scene and request other help if needed.
• Provides BLS patient care in accordance with established procedures and prescribed local protocols and clinical practices. Diagnoses and treats patients with appropriate techniques, resources and equipment.
• Provide ALS operations, providing overall care in the areas of patient assessment, packaging and transport.
• Completes appropriate medical records and transportation reports.
• Maintains a thorough working knowledge of current EMT standards of care, including equipment function and use.
• Complies with safety standards to assure safety of self, medical personnel, patient, and equipment.
• Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS Representatives, hospitals and public.
• Maintains a thorough working knowledge of local geography, including mapping, street, and grid book systems.
• Maintains units and equipment in a clean, organized and ready condition after each response.
• Ensures proper fuel, fluid, and tire pressure levels at all times.
• Promptly reports equipment damage or malfunctions as prescribed.
• Completes all station duties and maintains crew quarters in clean conditions.
• Maintaining a clean and complete uniform, personal hygiene, and professional, pleasant and polite demeanor to all persons with whom the individual comes in contact with while on duty.
• Must be willing to deploy a varying amount of extended time (ex: 10-20 day stretch)
• Must be able to report to duty within 8 hours of notification

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High School diploma or general educations degree (GED)
• Must be able to communicate and understand English verbally and in writing

Licenses and Certifications (must be valid, current and/or in good standing)

• Valid FL Driver’s License
• EMT-P
• EVOC
• ACLS
• FEMA certification (ICS 100, 200, 700, 800, and Intro to HazMat)

Competencies:

Competency in advanced life support skills as defined by the State, the Medical Director(s), and Medical Standards.

All County Ambulance is a Federal Contractor.

All County Ambulance encourages disabled and non-disabled veterans to apply.

Employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V