Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic - Manatee County Government
Manatee County, FL
About the Job
Pay Grade: P1 or P1-12
This classification performs technical work in the provision of basic emergency medical care and transportation under direction of a physician, by written protocol or direct communication, provides basic emergency medical care (Basic Life Support – BLS) for the sick and injured according to Florida State Statute, Florida Administrative Code and local Medical Director authored protocols. Work requires extensive knowledge in Basic Emergency Medical Care, Incident Command Management (JCS), basic rescue procedures, Basic Hazardous Materials Response, Emergency Vehicle Operations, patient handling techniques, Critical Incident Stress Management, thorough knowledge of the geography of Manatee County, and the ability to direct the work of others.
This classification performs technical work in the provision of basic emergency medical care and transportation under direction of a physician, by written protocol or direct communication, provides basic emergency medical care (Basic Life Support – BLS) for the sick and injured according to Florida State Statute, Florida Administrative Code and local Medical Director authored protocols. Work requires extensive knowledge in Basic Emergency Medical Care, Incident Command Management (JCS), basic rescue procedures, Basic Hazardous Materials Response, Emergency Vehicle Operations, patient handling techniques, Critical Incident Stress Management, thorough knowledge of the geography of Manatee County, and the ability to direct the work of others.
Must pass DOT physical and department-approved Agility Test. *Note: Safety Sensitive position requires random drug testing.
Note: FRS Retirement - Special Risk. Must pass department-approved Agility Test. Safety Sensitive position, requires random drug testing.
SCHEDULES: 12 HOUR OR 24 ON / 48 OFF
Working Conditions:
Indoor/Outdoor situation; high noise environment while performing certain responsibilities. Lifting equipment up to 100 lbs. alone; up to 250 lbs. with assistance without causing harm or aggravating injuries to others.
This is a safety-sensitive position. Employment and continued employment with Manatee County Government is contingent upon passing pre-employment and random substance screenings. An applicant/employee who fails to pass a drug/alcohol screening, shall be disqualified from employment in any class for a period of three (3) years. Job Type: Full-Time (Hourly)
Location: Manatee County, Florida
Agency: PUBLIC SAFETY
Source : Manatee County Government