What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Medical Technician I position at Collier County, FL?
Job Summary
Potential Salary w/FLSA OT - $56,476
Testing for the position will be held on January 14th, 2025.
Testing for the position will be held on January 14th, 2025.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN I
Collier County Emergency Medical Service Department will be holding EMT pre-employment testing. This testing is for temporary employment pool positions only. The Collier County EMS Department may fill full-time positions from the temporary employment pool of employees. If you are interested in becoming a full-time employee with Collier County EMS, the temporary employment pool position is the avenue to become a full-time team member. Full-time positions are filled as soon as they become available, and temporary employment pool employees are eligible to apply as soon as initial onboard training is complete.
Temporary employment pool positions require your availability for a minimum of eight (8) twenty-four (24) hour shifts per month, to include weekends and holidays. Availability does not guarantee a shift assignment; however, you will be eligible to work full-time hours up to 168 hours per two week pay period. There are no guarantees you will work a minimum number of hours.
Essential Functions
- Promptly respond to emergency calls and safely navigate to the scene with precision and speed.
- Assess the nature and severity of patients' conditions upon arrival, taking vital signs and determining appropriate treatment.
- Administer life-saving treatments and basic medical care, including CPR, oxygen therapy, and spinal immobilization.
- Communicate effectively with dispatchers, medical personnel, and other stakeholders to coordinate efforts and ensure optimal patient care.
- Maintain and inspect medical equipment, vehicles, and supplies for safe operation and readiness.
- Other duties as required by the position of EMT.
Link to full list of essential functions- EMT Classification
Minimum Qualifications
- Vocational/Technical degree with training emphasis in emergency medicine, including Emergency Medical Technician-Basic certification.
- Fingerprinting required.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATES
- Must possess a National Registry EMT License or State of Florida EMT License. State of Florida License must be obtained withing sixty (60) days of employment if the candidate only possesses a National Registry License.
- Must attain and maintain valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and EVOC (Emergency Vehicle Operation Course) certifications; CPR and EVOC courses will be provided by EMS.
- May be required to attain and maintain other certifications as related to position or for specialized areas of assignment.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License with any applicable endorsement(s) to drive a county vehicle as provided in CMA 5805. It is strongly preferred that applicants live or are planning to relocate to an area within 60 nautical miles of 8075 Lely Cultural Pwky Naples Fl.
TESTING INFORMATION:
If you are invited to testing, you will need the following original documents:
- National Registry EMT or Paramedic License or State of Florida EMT License or Paramedic License/Certificate.
- Driver’s License (Florida issued before the first date of employment)
- Current CPR Certificate card.
- Two (2) passport-size photographs, computer photos acceptable.
Please note that you will not be allowed to test if you do not bring the above items.
Pay for Experience /Salary
Providing competitive wages based on previous experience is important for recruitment. Employees and candidates with previous years of 911 or military medical service prior to employment with Collier County EMS will be placed within the step for the years or service.
To qualify for pay for Experience, the candidate and employee:
- Must produce verifiable full time EMT or Paramedic experience in a 911 pre-hospital system.
- Will be hired at the hourly rate within the Article 20 pay plan based on verifiable 911 experience, up to a maximum of five (5) years’ experience.
- Will move into the next step on their anniversary date with CCEMS.
Supplemental information
- Salary offers above the minimum pay grade may be considered based on qualifications.
- Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared or declared emergency. The County’s Administrative Office will determine who will be required to work on an incident-by-incident basis.
- This job posting is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.
Salary : $56,476
