CIVILIAN PARAMEDIC

Starting Salary:

Paramedic: $21.11--$26.92 per hour

A normal work week is generally 36 hours. Employees must have the ability to work mandatory overtime. This position receives full time benefits.

Prior to submitting your application you are required to upload a copy of your Paramedic License (e.g., pdf, jpeg) under the Attachments section of the application. Once you submit your application you will be unable to upload any additional documents to this specific application.

NATURE OF WORK:

Specialized work involved in the paraprofessional delivery of emergency medical services and transportation of ill or injured persons to medical facilities, as may be required. Work is performed under general supervision of the EMS Supervisor. Employees assigned to this classification must exercise considerable initiative and independent judgment, along with the proper application of medical protocols and adherence to established performance standards.

Examples of Duties

* Operates emergency medical ambulance vehicles.
* Responds to medical emergencies and performs basic and advanced life support functions.
* Performs emergency medical services on persons injured or ill according to National, State, and Departmental guidelines.
* Documents patient's care according to specific policies. Demonstrate awareness of legal issues, patient rights, and compliance with the standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.
* Transports patients to emergency medical facilities, reports observations and actions to emergency medical staff, and may provide additional emergency treatment.
* Provides extensive pre-hospital care such as administering drugs orally and intravenously, endotracheal intubation, interpreting electrocardiograms (EKGs), and using monitors and other complex medical equipment.
* Replaces used supplies and checks equipment after transport.
* Decontaminates the interior of emergency vehicle, as appropriate per standards, and immediately reports case to the proper authorities.
* Performs routine inspections of personal safety equipment in order to ensure equipment is in optimum condition and promptly notifies supervisors of deficiencies.
* Attends and participates in computer simulations and drill training ground sessions in order to continuously update knowledge and skills required for effective work performance.
* Communicates and interacts effectively with co-workers and the public.
* May serve as a lead to less experienced employees.
* Performs other duties, as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

* Considerable knowledge of emergency medical services.
* Knowledge of basic life support emergency medical techniques and equipment.
* Knowledge of advanced life support emergency medical techniques and equipment.
* Ability to remain calm and provide effective patient care under stressful conditions.
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, medical facility staff, patients and general public.
* Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
* Ability and physical capacity to accomplish physical demands of the job.
* Ability to lead the EMS team and train/support less experienced co-workers.
* Ability to operate/drive emergency ambulance vehicle.
* Ability to follow written and oral directions.
* Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
* Ability to work twelve (12) hour shifts
* Ability to work mandatory overtime.
* Knowledge of Federal and State regulations applicable to the delivery of EMS and patient care.

Minimum Requirements

* High school graduate or GED equivalency.
* All applicants are required to possess State of Florida Paramedic Certification upon receiving a conditional offer of employment. Applicants must maintain current State of Florida Paramedic Certification as a requirement of continued employment.
* Applicants who have their National Registry Paramedic Certification but not Florida Paramedic Certification may also apply, but must have their State of Florida Paramedic Certification upon receiving a conditional offer of employment.
* Applicants currently enrolled in a Florida Paramedic Certification program who have not yet graduated may apply.
* Orange County Department of Emergency Services (DES) Approved Medic, preferred. Coaching the Emergency Vehicle Operator (CEVO) or Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC), preferred. Candidates must provide proof of State of Florida Paramedic Certification upon receiving a conditional offer of employment and be able to perform work in the state of Florida as a Paramedic by the time of hire.
* Must possess and maintain a State of Florida Class E Driver's License.

Supplemental Information

SIGNIFICANT JOB REQUIREMENTS

As a City of Orlando Civilian Paramedic you would be required to work any hour of the day, any day of the week, and any recognized holiday. You are required to be on call for at least one shift a month, for preservation of expertise. You would be required to work in any area of the City. You would be required to be able to work with and for persons of differing race, gender, religious affiliation, age group, sexual orientation, and abilities.

SELECTION PROCESS INFORMATION

If selected, you will be required to successfully complete additional processing, which may include an interview, background investigation, polygraph exams, medical exam and a psychological exam to be considered for employment. If you are hired by the City of Orlando you will be required to successfully complete orientation. Failure to successfully complete the orientation for any reason whatsoever will result in immediate termination of employment and the removal of your name from further consideration.

If you are asserting Veterans' Preference attach your DD-214 Member 4 copy or other appropriate documentation to the Attachments section of your application.

If you have any questions please email melissa.siram@cityoforlando.net

BENEFITS

City of Orlando Benefits

01

Are you currently a certified Paramedic, or are you currently enrolled in a Florida Paramedic Certification program? You may apply for the position if you solely possess a Paramedic Certification (from a state other than Florida) OR if you are currently enrolled in an educational program to receive Paramedic Certification in Florida. However you must have your State of Florida Paramedic Certification upon receiving a conditional offer of employment and the ability to work in Florida as a Paramedic by date of hire. Please ensure you fully read the Description information for this job posting. There is information concerning the requirement of attaching your Paramedic Certification/License to this online application. If you are not a certified Paramedic or are not enrolled in a Florida Paramedic Certification program DO NOT complete this job application.

* Yes
* No

02

In which state do you currently possess Paramedic Certification? If you have not yet acquired your Paramedic Certification, but are currently enrolled in a Florida Paramedic program in Florida, enter your anticipated graduation date. IMPORTANT: DO NOT complete this application if you do not currently possess active Paramedic Certification or are not enrolled in a Florida Paramedic Certification Program

03

Are you an Orange County Department of Emergency Services (DES) Approved Medic?

* Yes
* No

04

Do you possess certification in Coaching the Emergency Vehicle Operator (CEVO) or Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC)?

* Neither
* Coaching the Emergency Vehicle Operator (CEVO)
* Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC)

05

Have you ever been convicted of, pled no contest to, or had adjudication withheld for a felony crime?

* Yes
* No

06

Have you committed a felony crime within the last five (5) years?

* Yes
* No

07

If yes, please describe the offense(s) including the month and year, county, and state, for each offense. If no, type N/A.

08

Do you have any pending felony or misdemeanor charges?

* Yes
* No

09

If yes, please describe the offense(s) including the month and year, county, and state, for each offense. If no, type N/A.

10

Are you currently on probation following any criminal conviction?

* Yes
* No

11

Have you ever been convicted of, pled no contest to, or had adjudication withheld for a misdemeanor crime, including arrestable traffic offenses?

* Yes
* No

12

If yes, please describe the offense(s) including the month and year, county, state, and final disposition for each offense. If no, type N/A.

13

Have you ever been involuntarily terminated (including layoff) from employment or asked to resign?

* Yes
* No

14

If yes, explain in detail, including dates and locations. If no, type N/A.

15

Have you ever received formal discipline from an employer while employed in the medical services/emergency medical services field? This would include such formal discipline as a verbal warning, written warning or suspension.

* Yes
* No

16

If yes, please explain the circumstances surrounding the discipline, type(s) of discipline received (e.g., suspension), the employer and approximate month and year the discipline was received. Please note, this is only related to employment positions held in the medical services/emergency medical services field. If no, type N/A.

17

Have you sold any type of controlled substance, including but not limited to marijuana, steroids, cocaine, ecstasy, heroin, LSD, etc., within the last four (4) years, whether for profit or not?

* Yes
* No

18

Have you illegally used or possessed any type of drug within the past three (3) years, including but not limited to ecstasy, speed, cocaine, heroin, LSD, etc.? NOTE: This question DOES NOT pertain to the use or possession of marijuana/cannabis. Question #19 specifically addresses marijuana/cannabis use or possession.

* Yes
* No

19

Have you used or possessed marijuana/cannabis within the past 12 months?

* Yes
* No

20

Have you ever used prescription drugs that were not prescribed to you personally within the past three (3) years?

* Yes
* No

21

If yes, explain in detail and include approximate dates. If no, type N/A.

22

Do you currently possess a valid Florida Driver's License or are you able to obtain one (e.g., your driver's license is not currently suspended)?

* Yes
* No

23

What is your driver's license number (If not a Florida license, include state designation)?

24

Have you received any traffic citations, excluding parking tickets, within the last three (3) years?

* Yes
* No

25

If yes, provide the date(s) of each infraction, type of each infraction (e.g., Illegal U-Turn, Speeding) and resolution of each infraction (e.g., paid fine). If no, type N/A.

26

Has your driver's license been suspended within the past four (4) years?

* Yes
* No

27

If yes, please describe the reason for the suspension and period of time your license was suspended. If no, type N/A.

28

List all automobile accidents in which you have been involved (as the driver) in the past five years. Include the following information for each accident: Approximate date, City, State, Type of injury, Who was determined at fault. If you have not been involved in any accidents, type N/A.

29

How many times in the past year have you operated a motor vehicle when you were intoxicated to the point that you felt you should not drive?

* Zero
* Once
* More than once, but less than five occasions
* Five or more occasions

30

How many times in the past year have you drunk alcohol while at work?

* Zero
* Once
* More than once, but less then five occasions
* Five or more occasions

31

How many times in the last year have you missed work or school due to intoxication?

* Zero
* Once
* More than once, but less than five occasions
* Five or more occasions

32

If applicable, list all names used in the past and the dates, locations, and circumstances (i.e., marriage, adoption, legal name changes, etc.). If not applicable, type N/A.

33

Do you speak any languages other than English?

* Yes
* No

34

If yes, list which language(s) and degree of fluency.

35

Do you have military service experience, regardless of length of service? NOTE: If you answer YES you must input your military service experience to include the dates of service in the Work Experience section of your application.

* Yes
* No

36

Have you received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States?

* Yes
* No

37

If yes, please explain the circumstances regarding your discharge. If no, type N/A.

38

You will need to input all previous employment positions within the past ten (10) years under the Work Experience section of this application. Have you listed all prior employment positions within the past ten (10) years on this application?

* Yes
* No

39

If you answered no to the previous question, explain in detail below why you did not list all employment positions within the past ten (10) years in the Work Experience section of your application: Note that if you did not include all employment positions due to lack of complete information, list below the information you do possess (e.g., business name, address and phone number, dates of employment, duties for position, reason for leaving). If there are gaps in your employment history for MORE THAN TWO MONTHS, you must provide a reason (e.g., injury, vacation, unemployed, etc.). List all military service under the Work Experience section of the application.

40

How many years of emergency medical services transport experience do you possess?

* No experience
* Less than six months
* Between six months and two years
* Between two and four years
* Between four years and six years
* Between six years and eight years
* More than eight years

41

Have you previously been employed by a public institution (e.g., municipal, county, state, federal)?

* Yes
* No

42

Have you ever applied for a medical services/emergency medical services position at another public institution (any agencies at the municipality, county, state or federal level)?

* Yes
* No

43

If yes, list all agencies to which you applied and the date(s) you applied. If you do not have the specific date(s), provide the approximate month(s) and year(s). If you have not applied for the position of emergency services at another public institution, type N/A in the box below.

44

Have you previously applied for other job positions at the City of Orlando?

* Yes
* No

45

If yes, list the positions applied for, approximate year(s) of application and the outcomes(s) (e.g., submitted application but did not undergo additional screening, interviewed but not selected, hired). If no, type N/A.

46

Where did you hear about this job opportunity? Please check all that apply.

* Internet
* Interest Card Email Notification
* Agency
* Recruiting Event
* Magazine
* Bulletin
* Friend
* Other

47

Have you read the Description information of this application to include the information listing the requirement to attach your Paramedic Certification prior to submitting this application?

* Yes
* No

Required Question

Agency City of Orlando

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