NEOGOV · 2 months ago
Paramedic - 12 Hour Shift
Citrus County, FL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$64K/yr - $64K/yrNEOGOV is part of the Citrus County Board of County Commissioners, focusing on providing comprehensive Fire Rescue and Emergency Services. The Paramedic role involves advocating for patient care and performing technical medical procedures during emergencies, ensuring quality medical support to the community.
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Responsibilities
Drives and/or operates a county vehicle or equipment and must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws
Responds to emergency calls relayed by dispatchers, reads maps, uses most expeditious route
Evaluates scene on arrival, determines nature and extent of illness or injury, takes pulse, blood pressure, and visually observes changes in skin color, makes determination regarding patient status by interpreting diagnostic signs
Establishes priority for emergency care, initiates basic life support procedures at the scene, as needed
Provides re-hydration/rehabilitation and medical treatment to victims, firefighters and/or other personnel at the scene, as needed
Renders appropriate emergency care, based on competency level, to stabilize the patient such as Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), spinal immobilization, providing oxygen, triage, and administration of intravenous drugs or fluid replacement as directed by a physician, assesses the effects of treatment
Uses medical equipment, based on competency level including, but not limited to, cardiac monitor, defibrillator, performs endotracheal intubation to open airways and ventilate patients, uses other adjunct airways as needed under the direction of a physician
Follows infection disease protocol, practices proper disposal of biohazard waste
Reassures patients and bystanders; avoids mishandling patient and undue haste, searches for medical identification emblem to aid in care
Radios dispatcher for additional assistance or services, requests/provides flight rescue service if required, provides additional emergency care while following established protocols
Complies with regulations in handling deceased, notifies authorities, arranges for protection of property and evidence at scene
Determines appropriate facility to which patient will be transported, reports nature or illness to that facility, requests instructions/directions from hospital physician or emergency department
Observes patient enroute and administers care as directed by physician or emergency department or according to published protocol, identifies diagnostic signs that require communication with facility
Reports verbally and in writing observation about and care of patient at the scene and enroute to facility; provides aid to emergency staff as required, documents all activity in assigned position
Assists in lifting, carrying, and transporting patient to ambulance and on to a medical facility
Prepares for, attends, and testifies in courtroom hearings and judicial proceedings as required
Prepares, decontaminates, inspects, inventories, repairs, and/or maintains medical equipment and supplies, first aid materials, and vehicles for safe operation, tests all equipment on a regular basis and checks for future readiness
Communicates effectively and coherently over two-way radio channels while initiating and responding to radio communications
Responds accurately and timely to questions, complaints, and requests for information/assistance from the public, patients, fire, law enforcement, other medical personnel, various agencies, employees, officials, supervisors, or other individuals
Inventories and restocks ambulance and station supplies and equipment, orders and maintains enough to ensure adequate availability to perform daily tasks
Maintains current field manuals, policy and procedures, employee handbooks, various maps, addresses, and related material for reference and/or review, reads medical journals and other professional literature, maintains professional affiliations
Attends shift meetings and in-service training as required to remain knowledgeable of departmental operations, to promote improved job performance, and to stay current with changing emergency medicine techniques, state/local policies, procedures, codes, and laws
Prepares and/or receives a variety of forms, logs, requests, reports, correspondence, and other documents associated with daily responsibilities of this position, reviews, completes, processes, approves, forwards, maintains, and/or takes other action as appropriate, prepares and maintains files and records
Cooperates with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies and its officers or representatives when activities are related to investigations within county jurisdiction
Operates a personal computer, printer, calculator, copy and facsimile machines, telephone, radio, or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions, to include word processing, spreadsheet, database, or other system software
Protects the privacy of all patient information in accordance with the County’s privacy policies, procedures, and practices, as required by federal and state law, an in accordance with general principles of professionalism as a health care provider
Accesses protected health information and other patient information only to the extent that is necessary to complete job duties. Shares such information only with those who have a need-to-know specific patient information in their possession to complete their job responsibilities related to treatment, payment, or other County operations
Requires the reporting of, without the threat of retaliation, any concerns regarding the County’s policies and procedures on patient privacy and any observed practices in violation of that policy to the designated Officer
Performs specific tasks associated with specialized training such as crewing for air transport, and/or other duties as assigned, as needed
Assists with community events such as offering free blood pressure readings, educating children and the public on the 911 emergency system, medical emergency procedures, and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Performs miscellaneous duties and administrative tasks including, but not limited to, station cleaning and general housekeeping, scheduling maintenance, answering the telephone, taking, and relaying messages, and basic grounds maintenance
Maintains cleanliness of and fuels vehicle, checks tire inflation and fluid levels, requests or schedules services and/or repairs as needed
Educates the community on emergency medical procedures
Performs other duties as required
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Clear/Active State of Florida Paramedic license
Valid Florida Driver License or must obtain within 30 days of establishing residency in Florida
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Emergency Vehicle Operator Certification (EVOC)
Ability to maintain courteous and effective relations with County staff, elected officials, community interest groups and the public
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion in decision making and all phases of responsibilities and when handling confidential and protected health information
Available to work irregular hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
Must have strong working knowledge of computers and be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite of Products (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
Must have or be able to obtain within 90 days certification in FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses: IS-100.c, IS-200.b, IS-700.b, IS-800.c
Requires a combination of sitting, standing, and walking
The job involves frequent lifting and carrying up to and more than 50 pounds
The job requires frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, balancing, throwing, twisting, and reaching above shoulders and occasional crawling, and climbing
The job requires simple grasping, pushing, pulling, fine manual manipulation, typing, operating foot controls/levers, and driving automotive equipment, and occasional working in darkness
The job requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, depth perception and color vision, hearing, and speaking
The job may risk exposure to adverse weather, moving machinery, fumes and gases, electrical hazards, and extreme noise
Must successfully pass a criminal background check, physical examination, and drug screen
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Employee Health & Wellness Center
Basic Term Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Personal Days Off (PDOs)
Time-and-a-half pay for recognized holidays
Unlimited shift trades
Annual uniform allowances
Health and Dependent Care FSA
Voluntary Life Insurance
Dependent Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Life Assistance Program
ComPsych Programs
Voluntary AFLAC Supplemental Insurance
Deferred Compensation
Paid Days Off
Overtime opportunities
Annual Uniform Allowance
100% Department paid LifeScan
Educational Reimbursement
Use of Department’s State Certified Fire Training Center
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
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