Paramedic ($5K - 10K Incentive)

Hiring Florida or Nationally Registered Paramedics

Enjoy a $5,000 Recruitment Incentive (Single Role)

Enjoy a $10,000 Recruitment Incentive (Attend FT Paid Fire Academy Shortly After Hire )

Experienced Medics Your Experience Counts Here

Starting Pay is Calculated on a Year for Year Service Credit

Excellence County Benefits, including:

Health | Dental | Vision | Life

Competitive Step Plan

Promotional Opportunities

Relocation Reimbursement Available - up to $5,000

Transfer Unused PTO From Current Employer

Tuition Reimbursement

Progressive Treatment Protocols

• Coordinates the day to day operations of an Emergency Medical Service ambulance on 24-hour shift.
• Coordinates the day to day operations of an Emergency Medical Service ambulance
• May conduct field evaluations of department EMTs and Paramedics to ensure quality of services.
• Performs the duties of a Paramedic as indicated and within the standard of care based on Bay County Medical Treatment Protocols.
• Responds to requests for emergency and non-emergency assistance.
• Provides pre-hospital medical care in stressful situations.
• Effectively multi-tasks.
• Assists other emergency responders, as appropriate and per procedure.
• Interprets maps and directories.
• Exhibits employee morale, team spirit and encourages a positive attitude toward the Emergency Services Department, the County and the public.
• Acts in coordination with Police, Fire, EMS and other agencies promoting a spirit of cooperation between agencies in all matters related to the Emergency Services Department operations.
• Viewed as a mentor and positive role model to other employees.
• Ensures assigned field unit is stocked and maintained to State Bureau of EMS and division standards.
• Reports maintenance issues involving Emergency Services Department vehicles.
• Provides patient care and documentation against established standards.
• Assists in assuring system quality of care.
• May assist with employee interview and selection process.
• May assist in conducting new employee division orientation.
• May provide necessary training, instruction and guidance to assigned personnel.
• Possesses skills in and provides land-based rescue and extrication; safely provides medical care to entrapped patients and guidance to other public safety agency personnel during rescue situations.
• Possibility of assignment to any National Incident Management System position during multiple casualty incidents or major emergencies.
• Interacts with law enforcement, fire departments, social services and various medical and nursing facilities staff in a positive manner.
• Maintains Emergency Services Department medication and controlled substance record-keeping and inventory of assigned units in accordance with division policies and procedures, and in accordance with rules and regulations of the Florida Board of Pharmacy and U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration; immediately reports discrepancies of controlled substances to the EMS Division Captain or designee.
• Recognizes and appropriately triages and treats medical and traumatic injuries, completes appropriate documentation.
• Safely operates EMS vehicles.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients ranging from newborn to geriatric.
• Regular reliable full time attendance as scheduled.
• The employer may add to or change duties at any time and as determined by the County and its leaders to best ensure that the public is served through the work of the Department.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Graduation from high school or the equivalent.
• A valid Florida Paramedic certificate (maintained throughout employment)
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers and Advanced Cardiac Life Support qualifications (maintained throughout employment).
• Possession of Florida Firefighter standards preferred.
• Must be able to comprehend, speak and read the English language.
• Must have and maintain good interpersonal and communication skills to deal with the public.
• Evening and weekend work may be required
• Not listed in the Medicare exclusion list, and must remain in an non-excluded status.
• See Licenses and/or Certifications for more information.

• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Florida driver license upon offer of employment with a driving record acceptable to the County Driving Policy and insurance program.
• Evidence of a 16 hr. Emergency Vehicle Operator Course completion, or complete upon hiring prior to driving vehicle.
• A valid Florida Paramedic certificate (maintained throughout employment).
• Ability to obtain and maintain ACLS, PHTLS, PALS and BLS/CPR certification throughout employment (training provided by employer.
• Certification as a Minimum Standards Firefighter (Firefighter II) preferred, but not required.
• IS-100 (within first month of employment)
• IS-200 (within first month of employment)
• IS-700 (within first month of employment)
• IS-800.B (within first month of employment)

• Knowledge of computer Windows systems and associated software such as Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to show proficiency in all phases of operations as outlined in NFPA 1001 and NFPA 1002.
• Ability to accurately obtain patient vital signs including pulse, respirations, and osculated blood pressure; ability to determine skin conditions and colors; ability to systematically perform a patient assessment (head to toe), which renders an accurate judgment of the patients overall condition.
• Ability to insert intravenous catheter(s) into peripheral veins. Ability to perform and interpret ECGs (including 12-lead), with knowledge of treatment modalities for potentially life threatening dysrhythmias.
• Ability to perform advanced airway techniques including oral and nasal intubation with confidence and expedience.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.