Paramedic Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled Paramedic to join our team at Ambitrans Ambulance. As a Paramedic, you will be responsible for providing advanced life support patient care and ambulance transportation.

• Provide emergency and non-emergency ambulance operations, demonstrating excellent driving judgment and due regard for public safety.
• Respond to all assigned calls in a safe and efficient manner, assessing the scene and requesting help when needed.
• Provide BLS or ALS patient care in accordance with established policies and procedures, evaluating and treating patients with appropriate techniques and resources.
• Work with an EMT or another Paramedic in an ALS operation, providing overall care in patient assessment, packaging, and transport.
• Complete medical records and transportation reports, maintaining a thorough working knowledge of current Paramedic standards of care.
• Maintain units and equipment in a clean and organized condition, ensuring that fuel, fluid levels, and tire air pressure are adequate at all times.
• Ensure that the daily equipment and supplies check sheet is completed, narcotic accountability book is completed, and all equipment is in good working order.
• Complete all station duties and maintain crew quarters in a neat and serviceable condition.

• Knowledge of emergency clinical practices, procedures, and protocol.
• Use of medical and related emergency equipment.
• Local geography.
• Evaluating and treating patients.
• Exercising judgment, dexterity, and physical coordination.
• Preparing clear and concise reports.
• Driving emergency vehicles.
• Ability to act calmly and quickly in emergency situations.
• Ability to work independently as part of a team.
• Able to create and maintain a positive and cooperative working environment in stressful situations.
• Able to work during odd hours and for extended periods, sometimes outdoors and in adverse weather conditions.
• Can work with much standing, bending, and kneeling.
• Able to work with partner in lifting patients whose weight occasionally exceeds 250 pounds.
• Strength required but not limited to arms, legs, and shoulders to lift, push, and pull patients with and without assistance at various times.
• Able to avoid or minimize health risks and exposure for all Blood borne Pathogens and other airborne pathogens including MRSA by using personal protective equipment.
• Current State of Florida Driver's License.
• Current State of Florida Paramedic Certification.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Current ACLS Certification.
• High school graduate.
• Completion of course-work and certification in emergency medicine.
• A minimum of one year of experience in the field as an EMT or Paramedic (preferred but not required).

Ambitrans Ambulance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment.