Paramedic - Charge

Salary : $59,904.00 - $80,200.00 Annually
Location : Manatee County, FL
Job Type: Full-Time (Hourly)
Job Number: 23-00853
Department: Public Safety
Division: EMS
Opening Date: 11/14/2023
Closing Date: 12/7/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
General Information
Department: Public Safety
Division: Emergency Medical Services
Address: 2101 47th Terrace East, Bradenton, FL 34203
Hours: 12 Hour or 24 on / 48 off (Subject to F.T.O Availability)
Providing quality customer service to our citizens, business owners and visitors is Manatee County Government's top priority, and that starts with our employees. We value in everything we do, and we look for friendly, innovative employees who share those values.
Manatee County is the primary 911-emergency response service to the citizens and visitors of Manatee County. We operate over 21 ALS and BLS units, consisting of ambulances, firefighter paramedics in fire apparatus, supervisory staff, and community paramedics. During 2022 these units responded to over 57,000 calls for service. We are a third service provider, meaning we are government run emergency medical system that is not fire department based. We serve a population of over 403,000 people. We respond to all prehospital medical calls for service in the 748 square miles of Manatee County and 150 miles of coastal water ways.
The Charge Paramedic performs technical work in the provision of advanced emergency medical care and transportation under direction of a physician, by written protocol or direct communication, provides advanced emergency medical care (Advanced Life Support - ALS) for the sick and injured as defined in Florida Statute and Florida Administrative Code and local Medical Director authored protocols. This position requires extensive knowledge in Basic and Advanced Emergency Medical Care, Incident Command Management (ICS), basic rescue procedures, Basic Hazardous Materials Response, Emergency Vehicle Operations, patient handling techniques, Critical Incident Stress Management, thorough knowledge of the geography of Manatee County, and the ability to direct the work of others.
Manatee County strives to be an employer of choice and most of our employees turn jobs into long term careers with great benefits.

• Comprehensive benefits package -
• Generous vacation/sick leave, 11 paid holidays
• Florida Retirement System (FRS)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Autonomy to grow and find your career path with supportive leadership

Job Description
Please see the complete job descriptionhere.
Minimum Qualifications
Pre-Employment Physical Requirements

• Must successfully pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical and department-approved Agility Test.

*Note: Safety Sensitive position requires random drug testing.
Required

• High School graduate/equivalent.

Desired

• Minimum of two (2) years of working experience as a paramedic in an ALS 911 system required. Experience shall have included decision making authority during patient care. Must be approved by Manatee County EMS Medical Director. *

* Note: This excludes Manatee County EMS (MCEMS) employees progressing through the established career ladder. For these internal candidates MCEMS EMT experience may be included toward experience requirement.
Certifications/Licenses Required

• Florida Paramedic Certification and N.R.E.M.T
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Incident Command Management Systems 100, , 200, 700, and 800 within 90 days of hire.
• Valid driver's license with valid Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire.

Desired Skills

• Associate degree in related field desired.
• International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) or Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS).
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Pediatric Emergencies for Pre-Hospital Providers.

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive benefits package to regular full-time and part-time employees. For more information about our employee benefits, which are governed by policy and subject to change, visit:
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VERY IMPORTANT - When answering supplemental questions about experience, education or certification, please be sure the information is reflected in the Education, Work Experience and Certificates and Licenses sections of your application.
Must include Monthly Salary, Name of Employer, Location, Phone Number and Duties for each employer in Work Experience.
Note: "See Resume" is not acceptable.
Identify all gaps not related to medical reasons.

• I acknowledge the above statement

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If you are claiming Veteran's Preference, please check category of eligibility

• A disabled veteran who is eligible for receiving compensation under public law administered by Department of Veteran's Affairs and Department of Defense
• The spouse of a veteran who cannot qualify for employment because of total and permanent service-connected disability, or spouse of a veteran missing in action, captured or forcefully detained by a foreign power
• A wartime veteran who has served at least 1 day during a wartime period (active duty for training may not be eligible)
• An un-remarried widow or widower of a Veteran who died of a service-connected disability
• The mother, father, legal guardian, or un-remarried widow or widower of a service member who died as a result of military service under combat-related conditions as verified by the U.S. Department of Defense
• A current member of any reserve component for the United States Armed Forces or the Florida National Guard
• A veteran with a "Honorable" discharge (Active duty for training may not be allowed for eligibility)
• Not claiming Veteran's Preference

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Which level of education have you achieved?

• No high school equivalency
• High school graduate/equivalent
• Associates degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree

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Do you possess a valid Florida driver's license or have the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire?

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess a Florida Paramedic Certification and/or NREMT Certification? Please Note: If you are out of state, and currently do not have your Florida Paramedic Certification, please call the Talent Acquisition Specialist for EMS to discuss further.

• Yes
• No

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How many years of working experience as a Paramedic in an ALS 911 system do you have? (Experience shall have included decision making authority during patient care. Must be approved by Manatee County EMS Medical Director. *)

• None
• Less than 1 Year
• 1 Year
• 2-3 Years
• 3-4 Years
• 5-6 Years
• 7-8 Years
• 9+ Years

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Do you hold a current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification? Please Note: We accept the American Heart Association Certification Only.

• Yes
• No

Required Question