Paramedic

Grade and Job Details

Grade: ES-7.S

Job Class:
Non-Supervisory

Work Comp: 7705

EEO Class/Code: 4/Protective Service Workers

Tier Status: 1

Enjoy a $5,000 Recruitment Incentive (Single Role)

Enjoy a $10,000 Recruitment Incentive (Attend FT Paid Fire Academy Shortly After Hire)

Starting Pay is Calculated on a Year for Year Service Credit

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Competitive Step Plan
• Promotional Opportunities
• Relocation Reimbursement Available - up to $5,000
• Transfer Unused PTO From Current Employer
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Progressive Treatment Protocols

Coordinates the operations of an Emergency Medical Service ambulance on a 24-hour shift to include, but not limited to the following:
Performs duties in accordance with established rules, procedures, policies and direction from the 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.

• 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.
• 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 EMS Division, the County and the public.
• Serves in coordination with Police, Fire, EMS and other agencies promoting a spirit of cooperation between agencies in all matters related to the EMS Division operations.
• Ensures assigned field unit is stocked and maintained to State Bureau of EMS and division standards.
• Reports maintenance issues involving EMS Division vehicles.
• Provides patient care and documentation against established standards.
• Assists in assuring system quality of care.
• Assists with employee interview and selection process, as needed.
• Assists in conducting new employee division orientation, as needed.
• Provides necessary training, instruction and guidance to assigned personnel, as needed.
• 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.
• 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, which includes completing the appropriate documentation.
• Operates EMS vehicles.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients ranging from newborn to geriatric.
• 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…