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Paramedic - Emergency Medical Services
Volusia CountyHolly Hill, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 19 Mar 2026
💰 $50,380/yr($44,520/yr – $50,380/yr)
About the role
Posting number: 23-00772
Department: Emergency Services
Job classification: Paramedic
Posting type: Open
Categories: Public Safety, EMS
Summary
This is a great time to join our Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Team! We are seeking Paramedic candidates to provide pre-hospital basic and advanced life support care and transport for the ill or injured throughout Volusia County. The preferred candidate, having met the minimum requirements, will have a minimum of two (2) years of experience as a paramedic in a 9-1-1 based system or Emergency Room (ER) setting or be currently employed by Volusia County EMS as an EMT.
*This position is posted on a continuous basis and may close without notice.*
This position requires availability for around-the-clocks shifts.
This position includes days, nights, weekend shifts and holidays.
Hiring Range
TRAINEE PARAMEDIC : $22.26 Hourly
CLEARED PARAMEDIC: $25.19 Hourly
Candidates with less than 1 year verified pre-hospital related experience can expect an offer at the minimum.
*Note: All Paramedics will be in a trainee status and paid accordingly until they are cleared by the Volusia County Emergency Medical Services (VCEMS) Medical Director and cleared to function as a lead paramedic on a VCEMS ambulance through the internal clearing process.
NOTE: NOTE: *Please attach any of the following certifications to your application that you currently possess*
- Paramedic Certification-Florida
- BLS Provider Card
- ACLS Provider Card
- ICS-100
- ICS-200
- ICS-700
- Driver’s License - Florida Preferred
NOTE: NOTE: *Please attach any of the following certifications to your application that you currently possess*
Examples of duties
(NOTE: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.)
- Perform assessment and treatment consistent with the United States Department of Transportation National Standard Curriculum for Emergency Medical Technician – Basic and Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic pursuant to and in accordance with standing orders promulgated by the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Medical Director or his or her designee.
- Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots equipment utilized for pre-hospital assessment and care.
- Operates vehicles in accordance with state law and prevailing standards.
- Acquires, manages, and protects privileged health information in accordance with state and federal laws.
- Performs timely medical and billing documentation accurately and comprehensibly to ensure completion of the record of patient care and, when present, provides evidence of medical necessity for purposes of billing.
- Prepares and completes other reports and documents as necessary (e.g. controlled substance accountability logs, etc.).
- Maintains all credentials required by the state and the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Medical Director.
- Provides direction to the Emergency Medical Technicians.
- Testifies in court (e.g. murder trial, DUI, chain of custody) and gives depositions.
- May provide clinical oversight and written evaluations for students/trainees from affiliated emergency medical service training programs.
- Interacts with patients, coworkers, peers, other health care providers, and the public in a professional and considerate manner.
- Attends work on a regular and consistent basis.
- Responds to all emergency situations as directed.
- Must adhere to all Federal, State, County and Local ordinances.
- May be assigned to other locations based upon operational needs.
- Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Graduation from high school or completion of a GED. The preferred candidate will have a minimum of two (2) years of experience as a paramedic in a 9-1-1 based system or Emergency Room (ER) setting or be currently employed by Volusia County EMS as an EMT.
NOTE: *Pleas
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