Job Description
Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Paramedic -
Emergency Medical Services- Full Time Requirements:
Graduation from high school or completion of a GED. (2) years of experience as a paramedic in a 9-1-1 based system or Emergency Room (ER) setting or be currently employed by Volusia County EMS as an EMT preferred. Must possess a valid driver's license at time of appointment. A valid class E Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire. A Florida paramedic certification. A certificate indicating completion of a sixteen (16) hour emergency vehicle operations course, or equivalent, which meets or exceeds the requirements of the State of Florida within 30 days of hire. A valid advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) credential as permitted by the Florida Department of Health. An American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) provider card or American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Basic Life Support (ARC CPR BLS) card. An AHA Basic Trauma Life Support Prehospital Trauma Life Support (BTLS/PHTLS) card within one (1) year of hire. A Pediatric Education for Prehospital Providers (PEPP) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within one (1) year of hire. Approval by the Emergency Medical Services Medical Director to practice as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P). TRAINEE PARAMEDIC
: $22.26 Hourly CLEARED PARAMEDIC
$25.19 Hourly Duties:
Perform assessment and treatment consistent with the United States Department of Transportation National Standard Curriculum for Emergency Medical Technician - Basic and Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic pursuant to and in accordance with standing orders promulgated by the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Medical Director or his or her designee. Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots equipment utilized for pre-hospital assessment and care. Operates vehicles in accordance with state law and prevailing standards. Acquires, manages, and protects privileged health information in accordance with state and federal laws. Performs timely medical and billing documentation accurately and comprehensibly to ensure completion of the record of patient care and, when present, provides evidence of medical necessity for purposes of billing. Prepares and completes other reports and documents as necessary (e.g. controlled substance accountability logs, etc.). Maintains all credentials required by the state and the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Medical Director. Provides direction to the Emergency Medical Technicians. Testifies in court (e.g. murder trial, DUI, chain of custody) and gives depositions. May provide clinical oversight and written evaluations for students/trainees from affiliated emergency medical service training programs. Interacts with patients, coworkers, peers, other health care providers, and the public in a professional and considerate manner. Attends work on a regular and consistent basis. Responds to all emergency situations as directed. Must adhere to all Federal, State, County and Local ordinances. May be assigned to other locations based upon operational needs. Performs other duties as assigned Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Ability to effectively and tactfully communicate, both written and orally. Ability to understand written and verbal orders and implement appropriately. Knowledge of Florida safety requirements and privileges when responding to non-emergency and emergency calls. Knowledge of Florida traffic and driving regulations. Skilled in electronic patient care reporting, electrocardiogram transmission, wired and wireless computer networks, two-way radios, and cellular devices. Skilled in the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of all equipment utilized for prehospital assessment and care. Skilled in the operation of vehicles in accordance with state law and prevailing standards. Skilled in the defensive driving of an emergency transport vehicle. The Paramedic has an inferred fiduciary responsibility as it relates to a patient's needs for emergency medical care, perceived need to access social services, and fiscal obligations as they relate to out-of-hospital care and transport. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to work under stressful situations. Must be able to relocate to other county locations based upon operational needs. ADA REQUIREMENTS
Physical demands: Heavy to very heavy work. Lifting in excess of 100 pounds regularly, prolonged sitting, standing, balancing, bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, carrying, pushing, pulling, grasping, finger dexterity, kneeling, reaching, walking, traversing uneven ground, hearing, talking, smelling, and visual acuity of depth perception, peripheral vision, and clarity in daytime and night time conditions to allow for driving and other activities associated with prehospital medical care. Environmental demands:
Ability to tolerate prolonged periods in indoor and outdoor environments including, but not limited to, excessive cold, excessive heat, inclement weather, humidity, rain, wind, vibration, noise, water exposure, fumes/odors, physical hazards, and potential for exposure to blood/bodily secretions and pathogens. Mental demands:
Ability to appropriately and professionally interact with ill and injured persons. Read and comprehend instructions, letters, journals, maps, and physician's instruction. Write complex sentences and reports. Verbally relay information to others and speak extemporaneously. Perform advanced mathematical calculations pertinent to job performance. Volusia County is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Veterans' preference in accordance with federal, state, local laws.
