Paramedic jobs in Gainesville, FL

PARAMEDIC PAY: $25.00 starting rate

NIGHT DIFFERENTIAL: $2.00/HR

NEW HIRE ACADEMY CLASSES BEGINNING EVERY OTHER MONDAY

A career with MedFleet is more than a job; it's a commitment to providing the citizens of our communities with the peace of mind that one of the most skillful and technologically advanced emergency response teams in the nation is on the way. If you are looking for a job where you can make a difference working in a high-performance setting that fosters personal and professional growth, consider joining the MedFleet team.

Summary:

This position reports to a Supervisor. Paramedic's are accountable for responding to all assigned calls in the most appropriate and efficient manner, providing the highest standards of patient care while providing a safe and hazard-free environment. The Paramedic contributes to overall patient care in the areas of patient assessment, treatment, packaging and transport.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prompt and regular attendance at work.
• Provide quality patient care utilizing thorough knowledge and appropriate administration of Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and approved medical protocols.
• Assess and treat with appropriate techniques (resources and equipment), any medical situation while maintaining the highest standard of patient care and professionalism according to current company standards.
• Must maintain neat and professional appearance at all times in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Maintain the ambulance and equipment in a clean, organized and response ready mode.
• Complete all patient care reports for each response with appropriate and complete patient care documentation and billing information.
• Maintain a positive and professional working relationship with other individuals within the community and EMS system.
• Responsible for adhering to all policies and procedures provided in the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Medical Operations Manual and Code of Conduct.
• Responsible for maintaining current state and county certifications.
• Must attend all Continuing Medical Education (CME) courses as required by MedFleet Clinical Operations
• Performs other such duties as may be required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current Florida Paramedic certification (Information for out-of-state applicants or to renew click here)
• Valid Florida Driver's License
• Current BLS & ACLS Certification
• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Florida driver license upon offer of employment.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions

• Working in a wide range of environments and hazardous conditions.
• Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances.
• Subject to varying and unpredictable situations.
• Subject to many interruptions.
• Subject to irregular hours.
• Frequent pressure due to multiple tasks, radio calls and inquires.
• Requires judgment/action which could result in the death of a patient.
• Requires ability to multi-task.
• Subject to recall during declared or undeclared major emergencies pursuant to F.S. 252.
• Stooping, sitting, crouching, walking, pulling, lifting, grasping, hearing, seeing up close, seeing far away, kneeling, reaching, pulling, talking, standing, finger movement, repetitive motions, depth perception.
• Ability to lift and carry patients weighing in excess of 250 pounds, with assistance, without causing harm or aggravating injuries to the patient or themselves.
• Frequent lifting of people and equipment of 100 pounds; extensive, or considerable standing/walking; Lifts positions, pushes and/or transfers patients; lifts supplies/equipment; manual dexterity and mobility; intermittent exertion when performing treatments.
• Work requires moderate exposure to one or more disagreeable conditions (i.e., irate customers, inclement weather, excessive noise, extreme temperatures, odors or dust).
• This position requires moderate exposure or risk to physical health and/or physical safety (e.g. exposure to environmentally hazardous material, heavy equipment) This position often requires the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and includes completing and successfully passing medical evaluations or clearances.
• Requirements will vary; must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.