Paramedic (Full-Time)

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

- Prompt and regular attendance at work.

- Provide quality patient care utilizing thorough knowledge and appropriate administration of Critical Care Training, ACLS, and Critical Care Transport Standing Orders.

- Assist in treating with appropriate techniques (resources and equipment) any medical situation while maintaining the highest standard of patient care according to current Company standards.

- Complete run reports for each transport with appropriate patient care documentation and billing information.

- Maintain CCP continued medical education requirements to maintain a higher level of training and education.

- Maintain thorough knowledge of the ambulance, equipment, supplies, and medications.

- Will provide our customers with professional and courteous communication and service.

- Will actively market the CCP program to maintain a positive image and understanding of the CCP program.

- Understand the procedure for vehicle checkout, reporting equipment failure, submitting expended supply reports on a daily basis.

- Record all runs in CCP Log spreadsheet when indicated.

- Attend CCP Staff meetings.

- Perform stocking and cleaning of CCP vehicle and station.

- In depth knowledge and understanding of CCP policies and procedures.

- Complete other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

- Current Florida Paramedic certification (Information for out-of-state applicants or to renew click here (http://www.floridahealth.gov/licensing-and-regulation/emt-paramedics/licensing/index.html))

- Current BLS & ACLS Certification

- Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Florida driver license upon offer of employment.

- High School Diploma or GED

Desired Qualifications:

- A.S. Degree in Emergency Medical Technology

- Two years working experience as a Paramedic.

- National Registry

- Critical patient inter-facility transfer experience

- Critical Care certification

Physical Requirements

- The Paramedic is required to sit, stand, walk, climb or balance, step, stoop, kneel; and talk or hear. The Paramedic is required to pull, lift, grasp, reach, use hands, finger movement, and repetitive motions.

- Must frequently lift and/or carry a minimum of 140 pounds up to 200 pounds.

- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

- Requirements will vary; must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Working Environment:

Works outdoors and indoors with occasional exposure to hazardous conditions and to blood/body fluids, requires respirator use, fumes/odors, extended day, and temperature changes. Frequently works with others, face-to-face contact with others with exposure to noise, mechanical equipment, and electrical equipment. Performs shift work and performs duties frequently in a mobile environment and in confined areas.