Emergency Medical Technician II

Emergency Medical Technician II

Salary

$52,416.00 - $59,304.96 Annually

Location

8075 Lely Cultural Pkwy Naples, FL

Job Type

Full Time, Regular

Job Number

09952

Department

Public Safety

Division

Emergency Medical Services

Opening Date

07/03/2026

Closing Date

7/17/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Pay Grade

EMT02

• Description
• Benefits
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Job Summary

Emergency Medical Technician II

Testing for the position will be held on August 4, 2026

Salary Range w/FLSA OT - 52,416- $59,304

Performs technical and specialized work functions associated with providing quality medical care to all members of the community in the event of medical emergencies, natural disasters, hazardous situations, environmental emergencies, motor vehicle accidents and other life and death situations, educating the community on emergency medical procedures, and meeting the established goals of the Emergency Medical Services organization. This is a full-time position.

Essential Functions

• Responds to emergency calls relayed by dispatchers; reads maps; drives ambulance to emergency site; uses most expeditious route and observes traffic ordinances and regulations.
• Observes and assists Paramedics performing emergency medical care; receives instructions and training from Paramedics.
• Evaluates scene upon arrival; determines nature and extent of illness or injury; takes pulse, blood pressure, and visually observes changes in skin color; assists Paramedics in determination regarding patient status by interpreting diagnostic signs.
• Assists Paramedic in establishing priority for emergency care; initiates basic life support procedures according to established standing orders.
• Provides rehydration/rehabilitation and medical treatment to victims, firefighters and/or other personnel at the scene as necessary.
• Renders appropriate emergency care, based on competency level, to stabilize the patient such as Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), spinal immobilization, providing oxygen, triage, assesses the effects of treatment.
• Uses medical equipment, based on competency level, follows infectious disease protocol; practices proper disposal of biohazard waste.
• Reassures patients and bystanders; avoids mishandling patient and undue haste; searches for medical identification emblem to aid in care.
• Extricates patient from entrapment; performs water rescues using snorkel and mask or air-breathing equipment as required; assesses extent of injury; uses prescribed techniques and appliances.
• Radios dispatcher for additional assistance or services; requests/provides flight rescue service if required; provides additional emergency care while following established protocols.
• Establishes clear helicopter landing zone for air ambulance transport of patient.
• Assist Paramedic in determining appropriate facility to which patient will be transported; reports nature and extent of injuries or illness to that facility; requests instructions/directions from hospital physician or emergency department.
• Assists in lifting, carrying, and transporting patient to ambulance and on to a medical facility.
• Observes patient en route and administers care as directed by physician or emergency department or according to published protocol; identifies diagnostic signs that require communication with facility.
• Reports verbally and in writing observations about and care of patient at the scene and in-route to facility; provides assistance to emergency staff as required; documents all activity conducted in assigned position.
• Prepares for, attends, and testifies in courtroom hearings and judicial proceedings as required.
• Prepares, decontaminates, inspects, inventories, repairs, and/or maintains medical equipment and supplies, first aid materials, and vehicles for safe operation; tests all equipment on a regular basis and checks for future readiness.
• Communicates effectively and coherently over two-way radio channels while initiating and responding to radio communications.
• Responds to questions, complaints and requests for information/assistance from the public, patients, fire, law enforcement, and medical personnel, various agencies, employees, officials, supervisors, or other individuals.
• Inventories and restocks ambulance and station supplies and equipment; orders and maintains sufficient amount to ensure adequate availability to perform daily tasks.
• Maintains current field and code manuals, policy and procedures, employee handbooks, various maps, addresses, and related material for reference and/or review; reads medical journals and other professional literature; maintains professional affiliations.
• Attends shift meetings and in-service training as required to remain knowledgeable of departmental operations, to promote improved job performance, and to stay current with changing emergency medicine techniques, state/municipal policies, procedures, codes and laws.
• Prepares and/or receives a variety of forms, logs, requests, records, reports, correspondence, and other documents associated with daily responsibilities of this position; reviews, completes, processes, approves, forwards, maintains, and/or takes other action as appropriate; prepares and maintains files and records.
• Cooperates with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies and its officers or representatives when activities are related to investigations within county jurisdiction.
• Operates a personal computer, printer, calculator, copy and facsimile machines, telephone, radio, or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions, to include the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, or other system software.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

• May perform specific tasks associated with specialized training such as fire suppression, crewing for or piloting air transport, and/or other duties as assigned.
• Assists with community events such as offering free blood pressure readings, educating children and the public on the 911 emergency system, helmets, medical emergency procedures, and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• Performs miscellaneous duties and administrative tasks such as station cleaning and general housekeeping, scheduling maintenance, answering the telephone, taking and relaying messages, and basic grounds maintenance.
• Operates an assigned motor vehicle; maintains cleanliness of and fuels vehicle; checks tire inflation and fluid levels; requests or schedules service and/or repairs as needed.
• Substitutes for co-workers during their temporary absence; provides guidance, training, and/or assistance to other department personnel.
• May be required to be on twenty-four-hour call and/or regularly work on various shifts, weekends, and/or holidays as deemed necessary.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Vocational/Technical certificate with training emphasis in emergency medicine including Emergency Medicine Technician-Basic.
• Fingerprinting required.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES

• Must attain and maintain valid state license as an EMT.
• Must attain and maintain valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and EVOC (Emergency Vehicle Operation Course) certifications.
• 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.

Supplemental information

• Salary offers above the minimum of the pay grade may be considered based on qualifications.
• Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared emergency and/or declared emergency. On an incident-by-incident basis, the County's Administrative Office will make the determination as to who will be required to work.
• This job posting is not intended to be all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position.

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• I understand and agree with the statements above.
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Are you currently in Paramedic School?

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Are you available to attend in-person testing on August 4, 2026?

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Required Question

Employer Collier County

Address Human Resources Division

3303 East Tamiami Trail East

Naples, Florida, 34112

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/collier/default.cfm