Civilian Paramedic

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. Certificate; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Class "E" Driver's License and a current Florida Paramedic Certification as a requirement of continued employment. Must pass a background check which includes a polygraph.
• EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED: Note: The listed duties are only illustrative and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed by this job class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.
• Operates emergency medical ambulance vehicles.
• Responds to medical emergencies and performs basic and advanced life support functions.
• Performs emergency medical services on persons injured or ill according to National, State, and Departmental guidelines.
• Documents patient’s care according to specific policies. Demonstrate awareness of legal issues, patient rights, and compliance with the standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Transports patients to emergency medical facilities, reports observations and actions to emergency medical staff, and may provide additional emergency treatment.
• Provides extensive pre-hospital care such as administering drugs orally and intravenously, performing endotracheal intubation, interpreting electrocardiograms (EKG’s), and using monitors and other complex equipment.
• Replaces used supplies and checks equipment after transport.
• Decontaminates the interior of emergency vehicle, as appropriate per standards, and immediately reports case to the proper authorities.
• Performs routine inspections of personal safety equipment in order to ensure equipment is in optimum condition and promptly notifies supervisors of deficiencies.
• Attends and participates in computer simulations and drill training ground sessions in order to continuously update knowledge and skills required for effective work performance.
• Communicates and interacts effectively with co-workers and the public.
• May serve as a lead to less experienced employees.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.
• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Considerable knowledge of emergency medical services.
• Knowledge of advanced life support emergency medical techniques and equipment.
• Knowledge of Federal and State regulations applicable to the delivery of EMS and patient care.
• Ability to remain calm and provide effective patient care under stressful conditions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, medical facility staff, patients and general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability and physical capacity to accomplished physical demands of the job.
• Ability to lead the EMS team and train/support less experienced co-workers.
• Ability to operate/drive emergency ambulance vehicle.
• Ability to follow written and oral directions.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work twelve (12) hour shifts
• Ability to work mandatory overtime.
• Important: To be eligible to proceed forward in the application process, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the position description. Please ensure your application provides details of all relevant experience related to the position. If you have questions or need clarification concerning the position or application process, please contact Human Resources at jobs@orlando.gov or 407.246.2062.
• If this posting indicates a degree is required, the following experience will apply in lieu of any degree as follows:
• Two (2) years of direct experience for an associate degree; Four (4) years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree; Six (6) years of direct experience for a master's degree; or
• Nine (9) years of direct experience for a doctoral degree.