What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paramedic (Non-Firefighter) position at Pasco County?
Salary Range: $54,600.00 - $79,269.00
Pay Grade: X32
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.
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 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.
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.
Salary : $54,600 - $79,269
