Emergency Medical Technician / EMT (Full time) - Emergency Medical Services / EMS

Salary : See Position Description

Location : Various locations throughout Volusia County, FL

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 20-00117

Department : Emergency Services

Opening Date : 06 / 18 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

Major Functions

The County of Volusia is seeking Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) candidates to provide basic life support, pre-hospital medical care, and transportation for the ill and injured throughout Volusia County.

• This position is posted on a continuous basis and may close without notice.

This position requires availability for around-the-clocks shifts.

This position includes days, nights, weekend shifts and holidays.

Hiring Range

Emergency Medical Technician : $17.46-$18.51

Experience Pay for new hires with verified pre-hospital related experience :

EMT's with less than 1 year experience can expect an offer at the minimum rate.

Shift Differential Pay

Employees will receive an additional $1.25 per hour for hours worked between 10pm and 4am which will increase to $1.85 per hour on October 1, 2023.

Lead EMT Pay

After 6 months of employment with Volusia County EMS, as a full time EMT, and continued education and training as required by the County, EMT's are eligible to apply for "Lead EMT" status. After completing additional training and successful clearance with the Medical Director, the employee will receive special assignment pay of $1.25 per hour worked. If working on a BLS ambulance as a Lead EMT the employee will be compensated an additional $1.75 per hour worked.

NOTE :

Some of our Great Benefits include

Illustrative Duties

(NOTE : These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.)

Minimum Requirements

Graduation from high school or completion of a GED.

NOTE :

NOTE : It is this organization's policy that individuals hired into special risk positions may not use any form of tobacco at any time, whether on or off duty, as a condition of employment. Candidates must be nicotine-free by the time of pre-employment physical / drug exam, including nicotine-containing products used in tobacco replacement therapies.

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Must possess and retain :

Must provide proof of completion (certificates) for the following Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) training courses prior to hire :

IS-100.c - Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS 100

IS-200.c - Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response

IS-700.b - An Introduction to the National Incident Management System

These courses are available at no cost and can be completed through the following website :

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Employment will be contingent upon the candidate successfully passing a pre-employment background check.

Must successfully complete the division's physical assessment prior to hire or promotion and if hired, continue to successfully complete the assessment on an annual basis.

Must have and maintain a satisfactory driving record.

Must not be excluded from participating as a health care provider in insurance programs including, but not limited to, Medicare and Medicaid prior to and during employment at the County of Volusia.

All employees covered hereunder shall be non-tobacco users and nicotine free at the time of hire as a condition of employment and shall be required, as an absolute condition of continued employment, to refrain from smoking cigarettes, cigars, pipes, or use of any type of tobacco products of any kind at all times, whether on or off duty.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

ADA REQUIREMENTS :

Physical demands : Heavy to very heavy work. Lifting in excess of 100 pounds, prolonged sitting, standing, balancing, bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, carrying, pushing, pulling, grasping, finger dexterity, kneeling, reaching, walking, traversing uneven ground, hearing, talking, smelling, and visual acuity of color, depth perception, peripheral vision, and clarity in daytime and night time conditions to allow for driving, patient care, and other activities associated with pre-hospital medical care.

Environmental demands : Must be able to tolerate prolonged periods in indoor and outdoor environments including, but not limited to, excessive cold, excessive heat, inclement weather, humidity, rain, wind, vibration, noise, water exposure, fumes / odors, physical hazards, and potential for exposure to blood / bodily secretions and pathogens.

Mental demands : Appropriately and professionally interact with ill and injured persons. Work in stressful conditions. Read and comprehend instructions, letters, journals, maps, and physician's instruction. Write complex sentences and reports. Verbally relay information to others' and speak extemporaneously. Perform advanced mathematical calculations pertinent to job performance.

Volusia County is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Veterans' preference in accordance with federal, state, local laws.

We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes :

HEALTH INSURANCE

RETIREMENT

SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE

PAID TIME OFF

HOLIDAYS

The County of Volusia observes the following holidays annually :

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

Temporary and intermittent employees are not paid for holidays and are not eligible for benefits.

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NOTE : Your response to the following supplemental questions must match the information in the work experience section on your application. If your responses do not match, your application will be deemed incomplete and will disqualify you from further consideration.

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Do you possess a High School Diploma or GED?

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Do you possess a valid Florida Driver's License?

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If you answered "No" to the previous question, will you be able to obtain one at the time of hire?

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Do you possess a Florida Emergency Medical Technician - Basic certification?

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If you answered "No" to the previous question, when do you estimate you will have the above certification or when is your expected EMT program completion date? If you answered "Yes", please indicate N / A.

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Do you possess a certificate indicating completion of a sixteen hour emergency vehicle operations course or equivalent which meets or exceeds the requirements of the State of Florida?

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If you answered "No" to the previous question when do you estimate you will have the above certification? If you answered "Yes", please indicate N / A.

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Do you possess a valid cardiopulmonary resuscitation credential (must include adult, child, and infant) as permitted by the Florida Department of Health?

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If you answered "No" to the previous question when do you estimate you will have the above certification? If you answered "Yes", please indicate N / A.

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Are you approved by the E.M.S Medical Director to practice as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)?

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Do you understand that you must provide proof of completion (certificates) for the following Incident Command Systems (ICS) training courses prior to hire : IS-100.c, IS-700.b, IS-200.c?

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Do you understand that it is this organization's policy that individuals hired into special risk positions may not use any form of tobacco at any time, whether on or off duty, as a condition of employment. Candidates must be nicotine-free by the time of pre-employment physical / drug exam, including free of nicotine-containing products used in tobacco replacement therapies?

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Do you understand that you must not be excluded from participating as a health care provider in insurance programs including, but not limited to, Medicare and Medicaid prior to and during employment at the County of Volusia?

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Where did you first hear about this position?

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If you answered "Other" to the previous question, please indicate which specific source.

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