Emergency Medical Technician - Emergency Medical Services - Part Time or Intermittent

The County of Volusia is seeking Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) candidates to provide basic life support, pre‑hospital medical care, and transportation for the ill and injured throughout Volusia County.

• This position is posted on a continuous basis and may close without notice.

Emergency Medical Technician: $17.4669. EMTs with less than 1 year experience can expect an offer at the minimum rate.

After 6 months of employment with Volusia County EMS, as a full‑time EMT, and continued education and training as required by the County, EMTs are eligible to apply for “Lead EMT” status. After completing additional training and successful clearance with the Medical Director, the employee will receive special assignment pay of $1.25 per hour worked. If working on a BLS ambulance as a Lead EMT the employee will be compensated an additional $1.75 per hour worked.

• EMT Certification – Florida
• BLS Provider Card
• ICS‑100
• ICS‑200
• ICS‑7800
• Drivers License – Florida Preferred

• Performs assessment and treatment consistent with the United States Department of Transportation National Standard Curriculum for Emergency Medical Technician – Basic 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.
• Safely operates vehicles in accordance with state law and prevailing standards.
• Acquires, manages, and protects privileged health information in accordance with federal and state laws, and county policies.
• 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.
• Testifies in court (e.g. homicide trial, DUI, chain of custody), and gives depositions.
• 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.

Graduation from high school or completion of a GED or the High School Equivalency Program (HEP).

• Must possess a valid driver’s license at time of appointment and a valid class E Florida driver’s license within 30 days of appointment and maintain thereafter.
• A Florida Emergency Medical Technician – Basic 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 cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) credential (must include adult, child, and infant), as permitted by the Florida Department of Health.
• Approval by the Emergency Medical Services Medical Director to practice as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).
• Must successfully pass a pre‑employment background check.
• Must successfully complete the division’s physical assessment prior to hire or promotion and, if hired, continue to successfully complete the assessment on an annual basis.
• Must have and maintain a satisfactory driving record.
• Must not be excluded from participating as a health care provider in insurance programs including, but not limited to, Medicare and Medicaid prior to and during employment at the County of Volusia.
• All employees covered hereunder shall be non‑tobacco users and nicotine free at the time of hire as a condition of employment and shall be required, as an absolute condition of continued employment, to refrain from smoking cigarettes, cigars, pipes, or use of any type of tobacco…