Fire Rescue Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN
(Fire Rescue Division)

*****Submit all certifications/licenses at time of application*****

Pay Grade Z14
Annual starting salary $53,526.40 with scheduled overtime & holiday pay
Hourly rate $15.56 hourly starting salary

24 hour shifts 

1 shift on, 2 shifts off rotation

Employee Benefits

• Direct Deposit, Bi-Weekly Pay Checks
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• FRS Retirement
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Education Incentives
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Wellness Incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free Employee Gym
• Free Employee Health Clinic
  
  *** This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement ***
  **This position may require a physical ability/agility test**
  *This position requires additional certifications to be obtained within a defined timeframe*

Must have the physical, developmental and mental ability to perform job tasks, work efforts, responsibilities and duties of the job illustrated. The job description herein provides for the range of duties to be performed for this position. It is not intended to reflect all duties that are required within this position.

MAJOR FUNCTION
Paraprofessional work in rendering out of hospital life support functions, other emergency care and rescue services, including support and backup of fire service personnel at fire scenes, accidents and natural disasters. Duties include the operation and maintenance of the ambulance.

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES
Responds promptly to all non-emergency and emergency calls, including all fire service calls involving structures and/or danger to life. Drives ambulance with due regard for the safety of all persons at all times. Assists in extricating trapped victims and transports sick and injured persons to treatment centers. Must adhere to physician’s instructions, protocol, and standing orders.

Observes, records, and reports to physicians the patient's condition and reaction to treatments and significant incidents. When responding to an emergency call or while transporting a patient, driver may exercise the privilege set forth in chapter 316.051 (5) F.S.
Although emergency rescue work, including the administration of emergency medical treatment, is the most difficult and responsible area of activity, a major portion of time is spent on training, studying methods, techniques and organization of pre-hospital care services and on routine duties in the care and maintenance of Fire Rescue Division property and equipment.

Work involves an element of personal danger and requires working on extended shifts.
Secures patient from movement during ambulance trip and drives with due caution to avoid any unnecessary cause of motions that may be detrimental to the patient.
Administers out of hospital emergency and fire rescue and medical care services, and basic life support. Under supervision of Fire Rescue Medical Director or a physician, performs the following by protocol and standing orders; defibrillate a pulseless non-breathing patient utilizing the semi-automated external defibrillator, esophageal airway, blood glucose monitoring devices and performs other procedures as allowed by emergency medical service rules and regulations and/or by the Fire Rescue Medical Director.

Operates radio communications with Dispatch, hospital, etc. Prepares and completes required reports keeping information regarding patients confidential. Participates in the on-duty company physical fitness program.

Must comply with the Polk County Fire Rescue Blood Borne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan. Maintains and ensures that all supplies are available in sufficient quantities as required to operate an emergency ambulance and that all equipment is operational. Keeps ambulance clean. Replaces linen on stretcher and provides clean bedding. Maintains ambulance in an efficient, operational condition. Checks gas, oil, water, belts, and tires. Reports necessary maintenance problems on shift checklist.

Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Knowledge of emergency care procedures, cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and the use of life sustaining equipment and practices. Knowledge of conducive safety and comfort manners and methods in the handling and treatment of patients. Knowledge of Florida safety requirements and privileges when responding to non-emergency and emergency calls. Ability to learn and follow the current Fire Rescue Practice Parameters for patient care (Protocols), as well a