$10,000 Sign-on Bonus (Contract Required)
Close Date: September 30, 2026
Full-time base hourly rate: $27.80 + $1.83 assignment pay + Benefits
"POSITION SUBJECT TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING"
This is responsible work involving the protection of life through the performance of emergency medical services, providing basic and advanced life support to patients. An employee in this class is responsible for working as an emergency medical team member.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Identifies and manages life threatening emergencies by initiating basic and advanced life support while following protocols and physician orders
Initiates and assists Medical Staff in patient treatment to acutely ill or traumatized patients, utilizing both invasive and non-invasive techniques and initial protocol treatment based on patient condition, which may include implementing automated external defibrillator, performing basic airway management, positive pressure ventilation, cardiac resuscitation, cardiac monitoring, intravenous therapy, and pharmacological therapy
Establishes rapport with the patient and others to decrease incident stress by remaining calm and communicating medical conditions with patients and medical staff
Prepares patient care reports, which involves documenting medical conditions and activities applied to patients.
Records patient care data and information obtaining demographic data from patients, medical conditions and/or illnesses, and current prescription use as well as documents patient reactions to treatment
Secures and disposes of biohazard waste
Assess patient response to treatment
Attends continuing education and other programs to maintain clinical knowledge and certification requirements
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level as needed
TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications Requirements:
Training and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent and completion of emergency medical coursework at the Paramedic level; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.
Licenses and Certifications:
Valid driver's license from state of residence
Valid Florida Paramedic Certification
AHA CPR Certification
AHA ACLS Certification
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics (KSAOs):
Emergency medical practices and procedures
Basic human anatomy and physiology
Human disease and trauma principles
Knowledge of county geography
Incident command systems
Applicable emergency vehicle equipment
Emergency radio operation and communication codes
Advanced life support principles
Medical terminology
Patient care protocols and procedures
Using a computer and related software applications
Operating medical equipment
Writing clear and concise communication
Maintaining patient airways
Ensuring patients obtain adequate oxygen supply
Ensuring patients have adequate heart function
Operating an emergency vehicle in a safe manner
Caring for patients
Patient intubation
Starting IVs
Implementing basic and advanced life support
Assessing patient situations
Communication and interpersonal relations as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction
Lift patients onto stretchers
Establish routes for medications and fluids
Maintain inventory
Adapt to new and constantly changing situations and environments
Remain calm in stressful and emotional situations
Use tact and empathy in dealing with a variety of sick, injured, and/or emotionally upset Individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds
Effectively communicate verbally and in writing
Make accurate assessments of injuries or physical trauma
Follow and understand protocols
Maintain certification and training
Maintain a good driving record
Keep patient information confidential
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMAITON
County-wide Employee Responsibilities:
All Escambia County BCC employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Escambia County BCC's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
All Escambia County BCC employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
Emergency Management Responsibilities:
During emergency conditions, the incumbent of this position will automatically be considered an emergency service worker. This employee is subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and is expected to perform emergency service duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements:
Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, finger dexterity, and repetitive motions. Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, blood and other bodily fluids, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, intense noises, and travel.
Benefits/Compensation Package: