Paramedic; OPS

Grade: ES-7, Job Class:
Non‑Supervisory, Work Comp: 7705, EEO Class/Code: 4/Protective Service Workers, Tier Status: 3

An OPS Paramedic is a charge medic on a truck and provides advanced life support as part of their regular duties. They will work a varied schedule depending on their availability and just make a static time or overtime wage depending on their assigned schedule. Performs duties in accordance with established rules, procedures, policies and direction from the Emergency Services Chief, Deputy Chief or EMS Division Chief;

or designees; performs paramedic functions, provides patient care and assists co‑workers as needed; follows policies and procedures; may be assigned to oversee new EMS field employee orientation and training; exercises considerable independent, judgment, initiative and understanding in interpreting orders, rules and regulations for mitigating emergency situations.
OPS Paramedics are not eligible for any benefits.

• Coordinates the day to day operations of an Emergency Medical Service ambulance on 24‑hour shift.
• Coordinates the day to day operations of an Emergency Medical Service ambulance
• May conduct field evaluations of department EMTs and Paramedics to ensure quality of services.
• Performs the duties of a Paramedic as indicated and within the standard of care based on Bay County Medical Treatment Protocols.
• Responds to requests for emergency and non‑emergency assistance.
• Provides pre-hospital medical care in stressful situations.
• Effectively multi‑tasks.
• Assists other emergency responders, as appropriate and per procedure.
• Interprets maps and directories.
• Exhibits employee morale, team spirit and encourages a positive attitude toward the Emergency Services Department, the County and the public.
• Acts in coordination with Police, Fire, EMS and other agencies promoting a spirit of cooperation between agencies in all matters related to the Emergency Services Department operations.
• Viewed as a mentor and positive role model to other employees.
• Ensures assigned field unit is stocked and maintained to State Bureau of EMS and division standards.
• Reports maintenance issues involving Emergency Services Department vehicles.
• Provides patient care and documentation against established standards.
• Assists in assuring system quality of care.
• May assist with employee interview and selection process.
• May assist in conducting new employee division orientation.
• May provide necessary training, instruction and guidance to assigned personnel.
• Possesses skills in and provides land‑based rescue and extrication; safely provides medical care to entrapped patients and guidance to other public safety agency personnel during rescue situations.
• Possibility of assignment to any National Incident Management System position during multiple casualty incidents or major emergencies.
• Interacts with law enforcement, fire departments, social services and various medical and nursing facilities staff in a positive manner.
• Maintains Emergency Services Department medication and controlled substance record‑keeping and inventory of assigned units in accordance with division policies and procedures, and in accordance with rules and regulations of the Florida Board of Pharmacy and U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration; immediately reports discrepancies of controlled substances to the EMS Division Captain or designee.
• Recognizes and appropriately triages and treats medical and traumatic injuries, completes appropriate documentation.
• Safely operates EMS vehicles.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients ranging from newborn to geriatric.
• Regular reliable full time attendance as scheduled.
• The employer may add to or change duties at any time and as determined by the County and its leaders to best ensure that the public is served through the work of the Department.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Possess a high school diploma or the equivalent; AND
• One (1) year full‑time Paramedic experience or acceptable equivalent preferred.
• Must meet and maintain the requirements for career Firefighter II and…