What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paramedic (Non-Firefighter) position at Pasco County, FL?
Salary : $54,600.00 - $79,269.00 Annually
Location : Pasco County, FL
Job Type : Full Time
Job Number : 2223-355
Department : Fire Rescue
Opening Date : 04 / 05 / 2024
Closing Date : Continuous
Salary Range : $54,600.00 - $79,269.00
Pay Grade : X32
Salary Disclosure : Current Pasco County Employees : Please refer to the Personnel Policy & Procedure Manual for starting salary information.
General Description
Join our team as a Paramedic!
Salary Disclosure : Salary Range : $54,600.00 - $79,269.00
Pay Grade : X32
Exempt position
Current Pasco County Employees : Please refer to the Personnel Policy & Procedure Manual for starting salary information.
Department : Fire Rescue
Location : Various locations throughout Pasco County
General Description : Acts as a professional member of the pre-hospital emergency care team in providing comprehensive basic and advanced life support treatment, care and transportation. Support general firefighting work in a non-combat role.
Anticipated schedule is rotating 12-hour shifts on a "Panama-type" schedule.
Essential Job Functions
Performs orderly and systematic evaluations and examinations of scenes and patients. Provides care, treatment and transportation of patients in accordance with the knowledge and skills of a certified Paramedic under the provisions of Chapter 401 F.S. Responds to emergencies with fire or rescue companies and performs related functions as required. Also works with mobile integrated health team, as assigned. Drives and operates apparatus as assigned. Is subject to emergency call-back as part of the regular duty. Completes reports and records and operates radios according to system standards and guidelines. Ensures that all supplies, equipment and apparatus are sufficient, operational and properly maintained. Reports deficiencies to supervisor immediately. Performs maintenance chores of quarters, station and grounds. Attends and participates in company drills and training sessions. Performs related work as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of practices and procedures in accordance with United States Department of Transportation advanced Paramedic training program.
Knowledge and ability to successfully pass a comprehensive orientation and testing process approved by the Emergency Services Medical director.
Ability to gain knowledge of the street system and geography.
Mechanical aptitude and ability to learn and operate relatively complex equipment.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the public.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to perform prolonged and difficult work under adverse conditions.
Ability to learn a wide variety of duties and methods within a reasonable training period.
Ability and willingness to learn new methods and techniques.
Minimum Requirements
PHYSICAL SKILLS : Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written, and visual communication. Position requires ability to reach, climb, pull, push, walk, stand, crawl, kneel, bend, stoop, jump, run and drive without restrictions or limitations.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE : Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS : Must possess a valid Florida driver's license. Must possess a State of Florida Paramedic Certification, valid CPR (BLS) Certification, valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.
ADA STATEMENT : A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE / RECOVERY ACTIVITIES : All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE : Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.
PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP WORK PLACES FOR 2021
Benefits include :
PTO (Paid Time Off)
Paid holidays
Group insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Deferred compensation
Medical leave pool
Annual medical leave buy-back
Mid-management / Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year.
Effective July 1, 2011, FRS members must contribute 3% of their salary as retirement contributions, on a pre-tax basis (the salary is reduced by the amount of the employee contribution before determining the federal income tax deduction). The employer will automatically deduct the employee contributions.
I am aware that the following supplemental questions will determine my eligibility for this position.
Which best describes your highest level of COMPLETED education?
Do you have a valid Florida driver's license or the ability to obtain it within 30 days from date of hire?
Are you currently certified by the State of Florida as a Paramedic?
Are you currently certified by the American Heart Association, American Red Cross or American Safety & Health Institute in BLS and ACLS?
I hereby acknowledge that Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law, and consent to pre-employment drug / alcohol testing, and agree to abide by the program and policy if employed by Pasco County BOCC.
Are you a veteran who served as a member of the armed forces of the United States during a period of war, defined in Title 38, U.S.C., and who was separated from such service under honorable conditions, or the surviving spouse of any such veteran?(Supporting documentation needed at time of application or next business day)
Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?Note : If hired, a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be completed at the start of employment.
Have you recently retired from the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or Investment Plan within the last 12 months?
Please specifically explain how your prior work experience and education match the qualifications for this position. (1000 characters or less)
How did you hear about this position?
If a Pasco County employee referred you, please provide the name of the employee.
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Salary : $54,600 - $79,269
