Paramedic jobs in Tampa, FL

The Paramedic is responsible providing care, treatment, and transportation for medical emergencies in the pre-hospital setting while providing said emergency medical care up to the advanced life support level as approved by the Hernando County Common Medical Protocols. Medical Care at Fire/Rescue related scenes.

• Operates and maintains assigned apparatus and equipment used in fire/rescue activities.
• Responds to all alarms assigned by the dispatch center.
• Provides triage, treatment and transport and emergency and non-emergency scenes.
• Drafts medical incident reports in a concise and professional manner.
• Provides ALS patient care pursuant to the current HCFES EMS protocols and performs all needed BLS and ALS procedures set forth within the EMS protocols.
• As necessary, retains secure control over and administers narcotics and other controlled medications pursuant to HCFES policy.
• Assists in training of newly certified and student EMT’s and Paramedics, when assigned.
• Operates EMS units in emergent and non-emergent modes with enhanced driving skills.
• Drive one handed safely while using the other hand to operate radio, sirens, and air horns.
• Lifts equipment and supplies weighing more than 50 lbs. using entire body strength.
• Performs lifting of patients of various size and weights from various heights and positions to stretcher, to rescue unit and to hospital bed.
• Provides exemplary patient care, protocol, and policy compliance, and displays exceptional role model behavior towards all personnel and citizens.
• Keeps informed on rescue related activities, supplies, and facilities in the district. Keeps informed of new equipment and methods.
• Prepares and submits various reports as assigned by supervisor or other management staff.
• Routinely testifies in court reference to his/her actions at fire, medical or vehicle site.
• Performs cleaning and maintaining of fire engines, rescue units, fire stations and equipment.
• Performs other non-emergency, maintenance, and clerical duties during shift.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by a supervisor or other management staff. 
• The nature of the job requires the employee to be versatile and proficient in all areas of pre-hospital patient care, rescue, pre-hospital medicine and training regardless of the current job and assignment since a change of roles can happen at any moment and time, depending upon the emergency.
• Maintain compliance with the County Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy.
• May be required to testify in court, regarding his/her actions at training, fire, medical or vehicle accident sites. 
• Attendance in accordance with HCFR Admin #127 & #135.

Minimum Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent (GED). Minimum one (1) year working as an EMT or paramedic preferred, in a pre-hospital EMS or hospital emergency department.

Special Requirements

• Successful completion of the background investigatory process and ability to meet other requirements as further defined in Florida Administrative Code Chapter 64J, Emergency Medical Services.
• Obtain and maintain CJIS Clearance, for CAD access.
• Via the department’s paramedic Internship program, receive and maintain the HCFR Medical Director’s authorization to function as a Paramedic. 
• This position is subject to the Hepatitis B Vaccine.

Licenses and Certifications

Must possess and maintain:

• Valid Florida Driver’s License and be insurable by the current insurance carrier.
• State of Florida Paramedic License
• ACLS Provider, department approved
• PALS Provider, preferred, department will provide course.
• BLS Provider, department approved
• EVOC Certification, current or pass approved department EVOC course.

• Knowledge of the operations and maintenance of EMS vehicles and equipment used in medical rescue activities.
• Knowledge of rules and regulations of the Fire and Emergency Services Department.
• Employee is responsible for having a complete mastery of the current HCFR Common
• Ability to function independently with minimal, or no supervision 
• Critical decision-making skills within the scope of the rank with HCFR.
• Ability to gain knowledge of the physical layout of the county street systems.
• Knowledge of all radio procedures used in the communication process.
• Ability to perform prolonged and arduous work under adverse conditions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others and the public.
• Knowledge of the current Medical Protocols approved by the Medical Director.
• Knowledge of modern pre-hospital medical care standards, procedures & techniques.
• Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely orally and in writing.
• Ability to understand and follow oral & written instructions.
• Ability to interact with the department’s Medical Director to ensure compliance and full understanding of his/her expectations.
• Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergencies.
• Ability to work within a paramilitary environment with a strict set of dress, appearance, and operational protocols.

Equipment Used

• Medical equipment and devices
• Communication Systems, radio, telephone, internet, and intranets
• computer based ePCR systems
• Dispatch CAD Systems
• EMS Apparatus, as appropriate and required rescue equipment,
• Personal Protective Equipment as assigned.

• Ability to pass a department annual physical. Employees failing to successfully pass the annual physical will be referred to the department physician of record for final medical clearance for duty.
• Ability to complete post offer/pre-employment medical examination.
• Employee is expected to participate in an on-going physical exercise program to maintain physical essential job requirements or functions.
• Ability to endure sustained acts of physical exertion and endure periods of duty under unfavorable and life-threatening situations including activities such as lifting/carrying, reaching, climbing, pulling, good near and distant vision (with or without correction), Good hearing (with or without hearing aid), kneeling, bending, pushing, standing, crawling, balancing, smelling, stooping, jumping, and running.
• Ability to respond to a vast array of medical emergencies, delivering quality emergency care to all patients always.
• Ability to undergo more than two (2) hours of related training daily.

• Environmental natural conditions often found in our geographic area (e.g., thunderstorms, extreme heat, cold, floods, high winds, and the like)
• Hazardous conditions: Flames, fire, chemicals, smoke, heat, gases, moving vehicles, falling structures and debris, electricity, poor ventilation, poor lighting, and related hazards and stressful situations.
• Exposure to body fluids, foul odors, and bio-hazardous human waste.
• Unstable emergency scenes where law enforcement is needed or will be required.
• Employee responds to crisis situations that require the incumbent to make major decisions involving people, resources, and property.