Paramedic - Student Health

Graduation from high school or equivalent.

Must successfully pass a Level 2 background check as specified by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. This is a grant funded position. Employees are eligible for benefits but have no guarantee of permanent employment.

Upon submission of application, proof of the following must be provided:

A Valid Florida Driver License is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7; Certification by the Alachua County Medical Director within the first month of employment, and maintain this certification as a condition of employment.

Successful completion of a department-sponsored certified sixteen-hour (EVOC) Emergency Vehicle Operator Course within the first month of employment.

This is responsible technical work in the Fire Rescue Department providing medical care to the critically ill or injured on a non-emergencyand/or emergency basis.

An employee assigned to this classification is the lead worker on an ALS ambulance who is responsible for rendering initial evaluations of patients and performing advanced life support, and/or Critical Care procedures on the sick or injured.

Work is performed within standard guidelines and under physician's orders via telephone or radio. An employee is expected to exercise considerable independent judgment, based on technical training in the emergency medical field.

Work is reviewed by higher-level supervision through quality assurance, reports, and observation of results obtained. Paramedic Incentive Pay: Alachua County Fire Rescue offers an $8,500 annual incentive in addition to the annual salary to all applicable bargaining unit employees who possess a State of Florida Paramedic certification and receive medical clearance certification by the Alachua County Medical Director.

This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work.

Exudes a positive customer service focus.

Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with the County's core values.

Responds to inter-facility and out-of-county transfer requests and other emergency and non-emergency calls.

Performs duties of a field training officer with probationary employees and acts as a preceptor for EMT and Paramedic students.

Provides emergency medical assistance including but not limited to: airway control and maintenance, positive pressure ventilation, cardiac resuscitation, cardiac monitoring, intravenous therapy IV, pump operation, ventilator operation, invasive line placement and management and pharmacological therapy.

bandages wounds and treats other medical emergencies.

Transmits patient information to hospital via telephone or radio.

Assists in moving patients to emergency medical vehicles to transport to a medical facility.

Reports necessary information to emergency room upon arrival with patient and fully documents information on run report as required.

Supervises the delivery of critical patient care upon arrival at the scene to ensure proper care is administered.

Inspects equipment and supplies daily to ensure that the assigned vehicle is in compliance with all state and local laws and requirements.

Provides in-home and community-based patient assessments, interventions, follow-ups, and referrals.

Administers and assists with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) services for individuals with opioid or substance use disorders, in collaboration with medical direction.

Assists patients with applications for Social Security, Medicaid, and other public assistance programs.

Connects patients with food, housing, transportation, and other vital resources.

Collaborates with social workers, case managers, peer support specialists, and other healthcare professionals to support care plans.

Engages with patients post-discharge from hospitals, detox, or emergency departments to support recovery, continuity of care, and relapse prevention.

Participates in ongoing case conferences, quality improvement meetings, and outreach events.

Drives a County and/or personal vehicle to perform required duties.

These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Thorough knowledge of current emergency medical treatment procedures and departmental medical care protocols.

Thorough knowledge of emergency medical equipment, operation and maintenance.

Ability to respond quickly and effectively in emergency situations.

Ability to recognize life-threatening situations and react accordingly.

Ability to follow precise technical instructions from a physician via phone or radio.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Ability to perform EMS related functions in emergency or non-emergency situations as necessary.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts; and with explosives, and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.