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Polk County
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Position Title: Paramedic |
Position Type: Paramedic |
Closed date: 06/27/2008 |
Job Description |
| Paraprofessional work in rendering out of hospital life support functions, other emergency care and rescue services, including support and backup of fire service personnel at fire scenes, accidents, and natural disasters. Duties include the operation and maintenance of the ambulance. Responds promptly to all non-emergency and emergency calls, including all fire services calls involving structures and/or danger to life. Drives ambulance with due regard for the safety of all persons at all times. Assists in extricating trapped victims and transports sick and injured persons to treatment centers. Must adhere to physicians instructions, protocol, and standing orders. Observes, records, and reports to physicians the patient's condition and reaction to drugs, treatments and significant incidents. When responding to an emergency call or while transporting a patient, driver may exercise the privilege set forth in chapter 316.051 (5) F.S. Secures patient from movement during ambulance trip and drives with due caution to avoid any unnecessary cause of motions that may be detrimental to the patient. Administers out of hospital emergency, fire rescue, medical care services, and advanced life support. Under supervision of EMS Medical Director or a physician, performs the following by protocol and standing orders; defibrillate a pulse less non-breathing patient, administers intravenous electrolyte or glucose solutions, surgical cricothyrotomy on adult complete airway obstruction, needle cricothyrotomy on pediatric complete airway obstruction, intra osseous infusion on the pediatric arrest/trauma alert patient, performs gastric/tracheal suction by intubation, endotracheal intubation, administers injections, documents controlled substance use, and performs other procedures as allowed by emergency medical service rules and regulations and/or by the EMS Medical Director. Operates radio communications with base station, hospital, etc. Prepares and completes required reports keeping information regarding patients confidential. Attends all staff meetings as required. Maintains and insures that all supplies are available in sufficient quantities as required to operate an emergency ambulance and that all equipment is operational. Maintains and insures that all supplies are available in sufficient quantities as required to operate an emergency ambulance and that all equipment is operational. Keeps ambulance clean. Must comply with the Polk County EMS Blood Borne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan. Checks gas, oil, water, belts, and tires. Reports necessary maintenance problems on shift checklist. Performs related duties as required.
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Job Requirements
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- Age 18
- Education Graduate of an accredited high school or possess an acceptable equivalency diploma and possess a valid certification card as a Paramedic issued by the State of Florida Department of Health
- Additional Requirement :
Graduate of an accredited high school or possess an acceptable equivalency diploma and possess a valid certification card as a Paramedic issued by the State of Florida Department of Health and must possess the following requirements: Is at least 18 years of age. Certifies under oath that he/she is not addicted to alcohol or any controlled substance. Certifies under oath that he/she is free from any physical or mental defect or disease that might impair his/her ability to drive an ambulance and perform his/her duties. Has not, within the past three (3) years, been convicted of reckless driving or driving under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances and has not had a driver's license suspended under the point system provided for in F.S.S. 322. Possess a valid American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support provider or instructor card. Possess a valid Emergency Vehicle Operator Course Certification card or a recognized 16 hour course that is equivalent. Must have a valid driver's license and be able to secure a valid Florida license at the time of employment within this classification. No comparable amount of training, certifications and/or experience may be substituted for the above minimum state qualifications unless such an accepted equivalent is approved by the Florida Department of Health.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess a valid volunteer firefighter basic course certification or complete the State of Florida Minimum Fire Standards Course within six (6) months of employment within this classification. Must have a home telephone within 15 days of employment as employee is subject to call in emergencies. Must keep certifications and licensure updated as required for employment.
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Salary Information
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Salary: $ - Competitive Salary NA |
Contact Information |
Polk County
P.O. Box 9005, Drawer CA03
Bartow, Florida 33831
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How To Apply |
Click here to apply or call 863-534-6030 ext. 6027.
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