Paramedic

Job Location:

Jacksonville, FL 32207

Salary Range: $28.00 - $39.00 Hourly

A Paramedic (EMT-P) is a person qualified as required by Florida State Statute 401 and has a current Florida Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic Certification to provide Advanced Life Support medical care and serves on a Basic Life Support or Advanced Life Support Ambulance.

An Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic may drive an ALS or BLS unit or serve as the senior Medical Technician on an ALS or BLS unit, depending on the needs of the patient.

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Hold a current Florida Class E License.
• Have and maintain a good driving record.
• Be in generally good physical health.
• Be free of any mental illness.
• Be free from addiction to alcohol or drugs.
• Have a high school diploma, equivalent certification, or a GED.
• Possess a current American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider certification.
• Possess a current Certification as a Florida Paramedic.
• Have Documentation of completion of state required 16-hour EVOC course or the equivalent.
• Has not been convicted of a DUI/DWI in the last 7 years.
• Has completed (from the DHS FEMA Training Website):
  • ICS – 100a, Introduction to Incident Command System.
  • IS-5a, Introduction to Hazardous Materials.
  • IS 700, Introduction to National Incident Management System.
  • IS-800, Introduction to the National Response Plan.