Paramedic

Salary : $16.63 Hourly

Location : Crawfordville

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 20200006

Department : Public Safety

Opening Date : 08 / 13 / 2024

Closing Date : 8 / 13 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Eastern

Description

Wakulla County Fire Rescue has an immediate need for a Full-Time Paramedic. This position works under the supervision of the on-duty Lieutenant or Captain to provide rescue services including emergency response, advanced pre-hospital life support, patient care, and transport. Duties include the operation and maintenance of rescue apparatus and medical equipment.

Examples of Duties

Provides Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) care (in compliance with Chapter 401 F.S. and Chapter 64E-2 F.A.C.) according to the established County EMS Procedures Manual and applicable protocols and Standing Orders, to persons in need of medical attention.

Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls to provide care to victims of illness or injury.

Utilizes all required safety measures when performing assigned job duties.

Prepare and maintain a safe, sanitary working environment.

Treats patients according to the standards set forth in Chapter 64E-2 F.A.C. and County Standard Operating Procedures manual. Ability to deal with patients and public with varying mental and behavioral status.

Cooperates with other personnel assigned to ALS ambulance and other responders as a team. Is responsible for all medical care rendered to patient(s).

Ensures that proper and accurate records and reports are kept, as required by established rules and procedures.

Responsible for the stocking of supplies, inventory and the cleaning of apparatus, equipment and the station.

Ensures that all equipment is functioning properly in order that the ALS ambulance is always available to respond to a call.

Completes daily inventory according to established procedures.

Maintains ALS ambulance and keeps it clean and orderly, and in proper operating condition.

Performs related work as required.

Completes other duties as assigned.

These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job related marginal duties as assigned.)

Typical Qualifications

Qualified applicants will possess and maintain the following training, certifications, and abilities :

• High School diploma or acceptable equivalent
• Valid Florida Driver's License
• State of Florida Paramedic Certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider certification
• Certificate of completion of an approved Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC)
• Certificates of completion of FEMA IS-00100, IS-00200, IS-00700, IS-00800 Courses
• Ability to pass FBI Background Check
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening.
• A completed, notarized Fire Fighter Tobacco Affidavit is required

Supplemental Information

Wakulla County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans are encouraged to apply, and preference will be given to qualified applicants. For additional information, please send an email to

A generous benefits package with a potential value of up to $30,000 annually. Full-time employee benefits include employer-sponsored health insurance ($5 / month employee only, $305 / month whole family), $50,000 sponsored life insurance, and short-term disability. Up to 15% of salary contribution to Florida Retirement System, Paid Time Off including holiday, vacation, sick, parental, and bereavement leave.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health insurance, membership in the Florida Retirement System, life insurance, short-term disability, telemedicine program, eleven county holidays, vacation and sick time accrual, parental leave, employee assistance program, tuition assistance and bonus $$ for annual physicals. Supplemental policies are available for vision, voluntary life insurance, dental and 457B Deferred Compensation Programs. For those employees opting out of health insurance coverage a flexible spending account is available.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page.

The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.

Are you available for on-call employment?

Are you able to work a flexible work schedule that includes nights, weekends, holidays, and includes varying shifts?

How many years of professional __________ experience do you have?

Do you have a _______ license / certification?

Required Question

Salary : $30,000