**Close Date: September 30, 2023**

"POSITION SUBJECT TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING"

This is technical and paraprofessional work providing basic life support to patients at the scene of emergencies and while transporting sick and injured patients to medical care facilities. An employee in this class is responsible for working as an emergency medical team member and directly reports to the Paramedic Supervisor. This position is specifically for the Florida State funded CORE Program and will be working directly with the Community Paramedicine Team.

This is a "mandatory-testing" position that requires Drug Testing.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Performs pre-hospital emergency medical care and basic life support as directed by following protocols and physician orders

Operates an emergency medical vehicle in non-emergency and emergency situations, including to and from emergency scene, determining most efficient route and maintaining situational awareness in order to prevent accidents

Performs both medical and non-medical patient transfers and issition is specifically for the Florida State funded CORE Program and will be working directly with the Community Paramedicine Team.

Assists with patient treatment and care utilizing initial protocol treatment based on patient condition, which may include implementing automated external defibrillators, performing basic airway management, CPR, bandaging, administration of oxygen, and performing other basic life support activities

Assists in loading patient and provides transportation of patient to a medical facility

Assists paramedic in establishing priority for emergency care

Performs work in compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), operational directives, and medical protocols

Communicates calmly and effectively with patients, family members, bystanders and other emergency responders and medical staff

Completes required forms and reports including patient care reports, which involves documenting medical conditions and activities applied to patients, using a personal computer

Documents patient care activities and patient care information by obtaining demographic data from patients, medical conditions and/or illnesses, and current prescription use as well as other related information

Maintains emergency vehicle in full operational readiness in compliance with state and division standards by ensuring that the ambulance unit has the required supplies, equipment, and related inventory as well as cleanliness and preventative maintenance

Restocks the emergency vehicle with the necessary supplies and equipment

Maintains contact with and communicates with dispatch personnel and/or patient receiving facilities, utilizing applicable communication equipment

Secures and disposes of biohazard waste

Makes up stretcher and cleans inside of vehicle after each call

Utilizes all required safety measures when performing assigned job duties

Attends continuing education and other programs to maintain clinical knowledge and certification requirements

Promotes positive organizational culture by aligning decisions with core values of integrity, honesty, respect, diversity, innovation, accountability and communication

Performs other duties of a similar nature or level as needed.

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications Requirements:

Training and Experience:
High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) and completion of emergency medical technician coursework.

Licenses and Certifications:

Must possess a valid driver's license from state of residence
Valid Florida EMT Certification
AHA CPR Certification
Must obtain EVOC certification during orientation process
Must be certified by the Escambia County Medical Director upon employment and must maintain as a condition of employment

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics (KSAOs):

basic life support emergency medical treatment
emergency vehicle operation and maintenance principles and practices
emergency communication systems
applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, codes, and/or statutes
emergency medical procedures
medical terminology
assessing patient conditions and/or illnesses
reading maps
administering basic life support and medical interventions
properly handling infectious patients and contaminated equipment and supplies
preparing records and data
operating and maintaining an ambulance
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
obtain and record vital patient information
lift patients into stretchers
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
maneuver an emergency vehicle expeditiously and safely through traffic
follow and understand protocols
maintain certification and training
maintain a good driving record
keep patient information confidential

Other Characteristics:
Integrity
Honesty
Respectful
Professionalism

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

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:
Positions in this class typically require:
climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, finger and hand dexterity as well as repetitive motions.

Very Heavy Work: 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, work space restrictions, intense noises and travel.