Paramedic (Full Time) Orange Park, FL IFT

Position: Paramedic

Type: IFT

FTE: Full Time

City: Orange Park

State: Florida

County: Clay

Shift: Bahama

Calling all talented Paramedics Join us today and continue saving lives & making a difference in our local communities.

About AmeriPro Health:

At AmeriPro Health, people are at the heart of everything we do We provide a complement of services across the entire patient care continuum which delivers better patient outcomes, more efficient care, and unprecedented access to the right care, in the right place, at the right time.

Critical Care
Advanced Life Support
Basic Life Support
Medical transportation
And much more

Value based services & equipment:

Paramedic Advanced Life Support Ambulances
New Quick Response Units
State-of-the-art equipment
Zoll X Series cardiac monitors
Zoll EMV+ ventilators
Sapphire transport infusion pump
LUCAS devices on 911 units

Compensation and Benefits:

Benefits for Full-time positions include:

Competitive compensation (above market rates)
Personal Time Off (graduated based upon years of service with AmeriPro)
Expansive benefits package to include: (Medical; Dental; Vision; short-term disability; Life, Accident and Cancer insurance policies)
401(k) retirement plan with a company match
Tuition reimbursement
Supportive leadership
Professional development & opportunities for advancement
Flexible scheduling options
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
We foster a positive work environment

Job Description: Summary

Primary Job is to function as a Paramedic conducting patient care from an ambulance. Position is, time allowing, responsible for the daily supervision of the EMS field operations in the absence of senior management. Assures adequate zone coverage, compliance, and serves as AmeriPro EMS liaison with outside responding agencies and personnel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Patient Care
Supervises day-to-day field operation employees in the absence of senior management.
Ensures field employees have the required equipment to perform the essential functions of their assigned duties.
Serves as liaison for field staff to other departments (i.e., Training, CQI, Payroll, Human Resources, Billing, and Communication.)
Prepares appropriate reports in the absence of senior management involving mechanical breakdowns, accident investigation, exposures, daily shift activities, and other incidents that may occur.
Ensures assigned employees adhere to AmeriPro EMS policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards.
Ensures that AmeriPro EMS Patient Care Protocols are adhered to.
Assist the Supervisor and Manager in evaluating the performance of employees assigned to him/her, maintains attendance records and ensures employees maintain a high level of professionalism.
In conjunction with the Communications Supervisor, monitors the overall deployment and efficiency of the established system. Makes decisions concerning IFT, Mutual Aid, and Out of town trips in absence of Senior Management.
Shall manage the day to day short term scheduling needs.
Ensure that crews TEFs are turned into Operations Supervisor.
Will deliver RTF paperwork to employees on duty, forwarding back to administrative assistant.
Will ensure a daily duties (truck cleaning, station duties, check offs, etc) are preformed
Will be the first contact OJIs, Complaints; Company related Accidents, etc Will be responsible for starting initial investigations and forward to Operations Supervisor for completion.
Completes daily report at end of each shift, detailing activities of shift.
Serves as a leader and provides guidance and training for new employees and students.
Performs all of the above functions in accordance with established financial and operational plans and goals pertaining to cost effectiveness and efficient management.
Shall respond to the scene of calls with crews and shall assume command and coordinate ambulance transport in the event of a Mass Casualty Incident until relieved by a member of senior management.
Attend regular planning meetings.
Other duties as assigned.
Demonstrates the ability to safely lift, transfer and maneuver patients in and out of ambulances, facilities, residences and other locations.

AmeriPro Health is dedicated to prioritizing people first, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals can be their authentic selves.

Paramedic Job Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent qualification.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in the EMS field preferred.
State specific Paramedic license in good standing / current NREMT certification if required by state.
Current certifications CPR: BLS, ACLS, PCC/PALS
Valid state specific Drivers license.
Successful completion of a comprehensive background check and drug screening.
Strong people skills and proven ability to collaborate within a team.
Proficient verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to comprehend and execute verbal and written instructions in English.
Ventilator certified every three (3) years
Successful completion of a written and practical exam
FEMA IS certs: (IS:100; IS:200; IS:800; IS:900)

Preferred Qualifications (but not required)

Previous experience working as a Paramedic or in a similar medical role.
Additional certification or advanced training in emergency services: Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS); Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) and/or Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) training
Technology proficiency

Knowledge, Skills and Ability:

Knowledge of methods and techniques for providing on-site emergency medical services.
Knowledge of company medical director approved protocols and standing orders.
Ability to read and interpret local maps.
Demonstrated skills in the successful completion of multiple, simultaneous, and rapidly emergent tasks.
Demonstrated ability to read and understand medical terminology.
Demonstrated ability to write reports, and correspondence.
Demonstrated ability to utilize personal computer systems including PCR reporting, email and MDT applications.
Demonstrated ability to represent AmeriPro EMS and other team members as an EMS professional.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, stand, or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 180 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 300 pounds with assistance from others. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Working Environment:

Due to the nature of EMS Care working conditions, employees may be exposed to inclement weather, potential hazardous conditions, psychological stressors, diseases and other illnesses. Frequent interruptions, work pressure, difficult personalities and irregularities in work schedule are expected. Employee is subject to continually changing deadlines, while performing the duties of this job. The employee will be occasionally required to attend meetings, some of which may take place outside of regular working hours.

AmeriPro Health goes above and beyond for better patient and healthcare outcomes, more efficient care, and unprecedented access to the highest quality care. Join us today and make a difference as a Paramedic at AmeriPro. Your dedication and expertise will be invaluable in our mission to provide exceptional care to those in need.

AmeriPro Health is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly believe in the power of diversity and inclusion; we celebrate how this diversity fuels our innovation and allows each of us to better serve the diverse needs of our patients and partners.

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