Paramedic
Volusia County Emergency Medical Services
Holly Hill, FL
Salary: $22.49 – $37.16 (Hourly Wage)
This is a great time to join our Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Team! We are seeking Paramedic candidates to provide prehospital basic and advanced life support care and transport for the ill or injured throughout Volusia County. The preferred candidate, having met the minimum requirements, will have a minimum of two (2) years of experience as a paramedic in a 9-1-1 based system or Emergency Room (ER) setting.
Paramedic (Full-Time) – Recruitment Bonus – $4,500.00
Hiring Range
TRAINEE PARAMEDIC : $19.8817 Hourly
CLEARED PARAMEDIC: $22.4993 Hourly
Experience Pay for new hires with verified pre-hospital related experience:
1 to 2 years full-time experience = 1% above starting rate
3 to 5 years full-time experience = 2% above starting rate
6+ years full-time experience = 4% above starting rate
Shift Differential
Employees assigned 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.
Note: All Paramedics will be in a trainee status and paid accordingly until they are cleared by the Volusia County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Medical Director and cleared to function as a lead paramedic on a VCEMS ambulance through the internal clearing process.
*Please attach any of the following certifications to your application that you currently possess*
Paramedic Certification-Florida
BLS Provider Card
ACLS Provider Card
ICS-100
ICS-200
ICS-700
Driver’s License – Florida Preferred
Requirements
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.)
Perform assessment and treatment consistent with the United States Department of Transportation National Standard Curriculum for Emergency Medical Technician – Basic and Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic pursuant to and in accordance with standing orders promulgated by the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Medical Director or his or her designee.
Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots equipment utilized for pre-hospital assessment and care.
Operates vehicles in accordance with state law and prevailing standards.
Acquires, manages, and protects privileged health information in accordance with state and federal laws.
Performs timely medical and billing documentation accurately and comprehensibly to ensure completion of the record of patient care and, when present, provides evidence of medical necessity for purposes of billing.
Prepares and completes other reports and documents as necessary (e.g. controlled substance accountability logs, etc.).
Maintains all credentials required by the state and the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Medical Director.
Provides direction to the Emergency Medical Technicians.
Testifies in court (e.g. murder trial, DUI, chain of custody) and gives depositions.
May provide clinical oversight and written evaluations for students/trainees from affiliated emergency medical service training programs.
Interacts with patients, coworkers, peers, other health care providers, and the public in a professional and considerate manner.
Attends work on a regular and consistent basis.
Responds to all emergency situations as directed.
Must adhere to all Federal, State, County and Local ordinances.
May be assigned to other locations based upon operational needs.
Performs other duties as assigned
EMT and Paramedic Job Opportunities
Eagle County Paramedic Services
Edwards, CO
Salary: $45,302.00 – $130,000.00
ECPS is a full-service Emergency Medical Services (EMS) agency that provides 911 emergency response, interfacility patient transportation, mobile integrated health (MIH), paramedic level critical care and specialized response teams like search and rescue, wildland fire medical and tactical paramedicine. EC Paramedics responds to more than 5800 requests for service annually and covers approximately 1692 square miles including most of Eagle County, CO and the eastern portion of Garfield County, CO. The year-round population of the service area is 52,000 with a large influx of visitors during the summer and winter to enjoy all of the recreational activities the area offers including Vail and Beaver Creek resorts.
Our agency has:
ive stations to provide reliable and timely response through an integrated network of trained personnel, state-of-the-art equipment and progressive training and protocol
14 ambulances (nine at the ready at any one time)
One Wildland Fire EMS response vehicle
Special Teams: Wildland Fire, Search and Rescue, Critical Care, Community Paramedic, Tactical, Field Training Instructors and Special Event coverage
One paramedic/one EMT dual system
Why make ECPS your Career?
Employee-Focused Board and Management
Excellent Salary
Excellent Benefits
Unparalleled Industry Safety
State of the Art Equipment
Progressive Protocols
Uniforms supplied (Belts and Boots, too)
Each year, OUTSIDE recognizes the top 50 companies from across the United States. Eagle County Paramedic Services was included on this list in 2020, 2021 and 2022. To make the list, companies from across the country provide a large amount of background information about workplace policies, practices, philosophy, systems and demographics. There’s also a rigorous employee survey process to measure personal experience. The winning companies are those that value productivity in combination with an active, eco-conscious lifestyle for a fulfilling experience inside and outside the workplace.
Visit our website to learn more.
We are hiring:
EMTs – Eagle County Paramedic Services seeks EMT professionals to join our field staff; we seek candidates for three different shifts:
Full time positions:
Day Car: three, 12-hr shifts per week
Swing Shift Seasonal: three, 14-hr shifts per week 5 p.m. – 7 a.m. Winter seasonal, full time.
Part-time position:
ed Pool: Expected schedule of 3-4 duty shifts (12-24 hr) and 2-3 on call or special event shifts per month
Our team is not only highly skilled and professional, but also has a passion for what we do: Serving the community by providing world-class, out-of-hospital care. This is an often fast-paced, sometimes stressful job that requires critical thinking skills and a level head. We value integrity in all we do, excellence and advocacy in patient care and professionalism at all times.
*The Day Shift differs slightly in that it is a variable role often covering stations, supporting fatigued crews and responding to first calls in the day.
**The Swing Shift specializes in necessary night transfers, supports overall agency health and offers a unique introduction to ECPS.
Paramedics – Eagle County Paramedic Services (ECPS) seeks paramedics to join our field staff to help fulfill our mission of providing skilled, professional and compassionate healthcare to our community. We seek candidates for:
Full time Day Shift: three, 12-hr shifts per week
Med Pool (part time): Expectation is to work an average of one shift (12 hr or 24hr) per week. The minimum number of shifts required to maintain good standing is 10, 12 or 24 hr shifts and three on call or special events per quarter. When field training is determined to be needed, additional shifts may be required. Note: More than an average of 30 hours/week within a month is not allowed.
Paramedics administer basic and advanced life support to sick and injured persons in the out-of-hospital setting under the direction of the District Medical Director utilizing District protocols. As a Paramedic, the successful candidate will take the lead on 911 calls, direct EMT partners, be responsible for patient care and complete patient care reports.
Home Health Project Manager
Eagle County Paramedic Services (ECPS) seeks a Project Manager to join our Community Health Department. Though the person in this position is employed by ECPS, they will work closely with the Eagle Valley Home Health Collaborative. This position is a TEMPORARY, FULL TIME position that has secured funding for one year.
This role primarily involves leading the operationalization of the “Expansion of Home-Based Health Services” population health initiative to form a multi-agency collaborative in our service district to address the comprehensive home health needs of individuals living in this community. This would include establishing the collaborative and home health licensure under Eagle County Health Service District, while also establishing a referral and coordination network to address immediate community needs.
Clinical Manager
Eagle County Paramedic Services (ECPS) seeks a Clinical Manager to join our Clinical Department to help fulfill our vision to be a world leader in out-of-hospital healthcare. This is a full-time, year-round position with excellent compensation and benefits.
This position develops, coordinates and implements all elements of the Continuous Quality Improvement, training, and clinical policies and procedures for Eagle County Paramedic Services. The manager supervises the clinical specialists and trainer(s) and helps direct and give administrative support to the P5 groups.
Advanced Care Specialist
Eagle County Paramedic Services (ECPS) seeks an Advanced Care Specialist to join our field staff to help fulfill our mission of providing skilled, professional and compassionate healthcare to our community. This is a full time, year-round position.
This position provides training and clinical support to the Community Health and Critical Care staff; assists the Community Health Manager with department projects and program development and assists the Clinical Manager in critical care program oversight.
Logistics Coordinator
Eagle County Paramedic Services (ECPS) seeks a Logistics Coordinator to join our Operations Department to help fulfill our vision to be a world leader in out-of-hospital healthcare. This is a full-time, year-round position with excellent compensation and benefits.
This position coordinates various functions under the operations division of the District including (but not limited to): medical and station supply management, facility maintenance coordination, support of fleet maintenance, radios and radio system maintenance, building security system management and other duties as assigned.
BLS (Basic Life Support) Educator
Eagle County Paramedic Services (ECPS) seeks a Basic Life Support (BLS) Educator to join our Clinical Department to help fulfill our vision to be a world leader in out-of-hospital healthcare. This is a full-time, year-round position with excellent compensation and benefits.
The BLS (Basic Life Support) Educator provides instruction and training in BLS techniques to healthcare professionals, first responders and other individuals who require certification in BLS. This position will provide cooperative education opportunities to health care providers in conjunction with Vail Health, Valley View Hospital, local fire departments and rescue agencies.
Community Health Technician
Our Community Health Department is a growing team of educated and ambitious people who are passionate about helping our community members get the care they need; the Community Health Technician is an exciting new position that will allow your strengths and interests to shine.
Here is a typical day: The Community Health Technician will start their by checking in with the Community Health team and community partners to establish priorities and goals for patient care. They will then go out into the community: visiting patients in their homes as needed, assisting in mobile clinic settings like the MIRA (Mobile Intercultural Resource Alliance) bus or other community events, or transporting a patient safely to a healthcare destination. Every day is different, but the theme is always the same: Helping people when and where they need it the most.
Position Schedule and Compensation
EMT (full-time with benefits) Day Car Schedule (3, 12 hr. shifts/week) $24.20-$32.38/hour (expected annualized salary $45,302.40-$60,615.36)
Med-pool EMT (part-time with retirement benefits) Expected schedule of 3-4 duty shifts (12-24 hr) and 2-3 on call or special event shifts per month $21/hr
Swing Shift EMT 3 14 hr shifts/week $21/hr
Paramedic (full-time with benefits) Day Car Schedule (3, 12 hr. shifts/week) $33.06-$46.65/hour (expected annualized salary $61,888.32-$87,328.80)
Med Pool Paramedic (part-time with retirement benefits) Four 12-24 hour shifts per month, plus three special event shifts per year. $25.91-31.59/hr
Community Health Technician (full-time with benefits) 40 hrs/per week, days based on business needs $23.76-$32.40 per hour
Advanced Care Specialist (full-time with benefits) 40 hrs/week, flexible schedule based on operational needs $90,000-$120,00/year
BLS (Basic Life Support) Educator Easter to January, 40 hrs a week (flexibility required to include some weekends and evenings). January to Easter work as full time field staff 48/96. If EMT: $27.19-$34.28 hourly rate as BLS Educator and $17.24-$19.69 hourly rate as EMT field staff ($56,546-$71,295 expected annual equivalent) If Paramedic: $35.00-$45.29 hourly rate as BLS Educator and $22.20-$28.72 hourly rate as Paramedic field staff ($72,816-$94,201.60 expected annual equivalent)
Clinical Manager 40 hrs a week, M-F, flexible $100,000-$130,000/year
Logistics Coordinator 40 hrs/week, M-F $23.76-$32.40/hr
Home Health Project Manager 40 hrs a week, M-F $100,000 -$130,000/year
Full time benefits include:
Medical/dental/vision (employee only premiums covered 100% by employer)
Health Savings Account ($1250 individual/$2500 family employer contribution)
Flexible Spending Account (medical, limited medical, dependent)
457(b) retirement plan for employee deferrals
401(a) retirement plan with employer contribution (employees who contribute at least 6% will receive 10% employer contribution for first three years of employment)
Short and Long Term Disability (at no cost to employee)
Life and AD&D (employee only premiums covered 100% by employer)
Generous employer-paid continuing education opportunities
Employee Assistance Program
Housing Assistance Program
Aflac Supplemental Insurance
$1200/year Lifestyle Spending Account
Expertvoice discount website
Cell phone carrier discounts
Full Time Paid Time Off
Paid sick and safe leave accrues at 3.1-8.61 hours per pay period, depending on hours worked per week
Vacation accrues at 4.2-4.9 hours per pay period (depending on hours worked per week).
Full time PTO: 13 paid holidays (field staff get double time if worked)
This will be our ONLY hiring event for 2023. We will make offers for current job openings and place other qualified candidates on a hiring list. The list will be utilized for job openings for the next 12-18 months or until it is exhausted.
Hiring Schedule*
7/12-8/14: Applications Accepted
7/17-8/17: Virtual Screenings
8/28-9/7: In-Person Interviews
9/5-9/6: In-Person Interviews
9/8-9/12: Conditional offer letters sent
10/3-10/5: New Hire Academy (not all new hires will need to attend all three days)
*All dates are subject to change
Details on the Hiring Schedule
Applications Accepted: 7/12/23-8/14/23. Please complete an online application on our website: https://www.eaglecountyparamedics.com/careers
Virtual Screenings: 7/17/23-8/17/23. Candidates who meet the necessary requirements and qualifications will be invited to a 20-30 minute virtual screening with HR.
In Person Interviews: 8/28/23-9/7/23. Paramedic, Clinical Manager and Advanced Care Specialist candidates who pass the virtual screening will be invited for an in person interview which consists of four parts: 1. management interview panel, 2. peer interview panel, 3. written exercise 4. clinical/inbox exercise. This lasts typically 3-4 hrs. and is completed in one day.
In Person Interviews: 8/28/23-9/7/23. EMT, BLS Educator, Logistics Coordinator and Community Health Technician candidates who pass the virtual screening will be invited for an in person interview which consists of 4 parts: 1. management interview panel, 2. peer interview panel, 3. clinical/inbox exercise. This lasts typically 2-3 hrs. and is completed in one day. Other position candidates who pass the virtual screening will be invited for an in person interview consisting of two parts: 1. management interview panel, 2. peer interview panel.
Conditional Offer Letters Sent: 9/8/23 – 9/12/23. Offer letters will be sent during this timeframe for all currently open positions. All other candidates will be notified of their status and placement on hiring lists for future needs. When ECPS has an open position, we will refer to the hiring list and contact eligible candidates. All conditional offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation, social security check, reference check and drug screen.
New Hire Academy: 10/3/23-10/5/23. New Hire Academy will be a 2-3 day event at our Edwards Administrative office location and Gypsum station.
Driver and Field Training: Begins 10/6/23. Driver and field training begins right after New Hire Academy, scheduled individually. For full time paramedics and EMTs, field training generally lasts 4-5 months. For Med Pool (part time), field training generally lasts for 5-6, 12-hour shifts and one 24-hour shift.
Requirements
Minimum qualifications on or before date of hire*:
At least 18 years of age
High school diploma or GED equivalency certificate
Able to speak, read, and write the English language
State and National Certifications:
For EMTs: State of Colorado EMT-Basic certification, National Registry-EMT certification and valid CPR certification
For Paramedics: State of Colorado Paramedic certification, National Registry-Paramedic certification, ACLS, PALS and valid CPR certification
Valid driver’s license with clean driving history
Possess a Colorado driver’s license within 45 days of date of hire
Required vaccinations: MMR, Tetanus (TDap), Polio, Varicella (Chicken Pox), Hepatitis B series and COVID19 (fully vaccinated), prior to hire date
*See full job description on our website for a complete list of qualifications, education, knowledge and experience.
Eagle County Paramedics Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).
Paramedic 2 – Helipad Transport Team
Vanderbilt Health
Nashville, TN
Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of diverse individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health recognizes that diversity is essential for excellence and innovation. We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your diversity of culture, thinking, learning, and leading is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.
Organization:
HTT
Job Summary:
LifeFlight’s Helipad Transport Team is a key component of the patient flow system at Vanderbilt University Adult Hospital. This team assists incoming aircraft with patient off-load and transport to receiving units and provides important updates to the receiving units. In many cases, the team will assume patient care on the helipad from the transporting aircraft teams.
Department Summary
Vanderbilt LifeFlight has transported more than 45,000 patients since it began in 1984. LifeFlight is a key part of a trauma system that includes pre-hospital care, definitive care, rehabilitation and injury prevention. Vanderbilt LifeFlight is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Trauma Systems (CAMTS).
LifeFlight operates as a community asset and will transport to any appropriate hospitaland has immediate access to Level I Trauma Center, Burn Center and Children’s Hospital, all at Vanderbilt.
All air operations are provided by Air Methods Corporation. Vanderbilt University Medical Center provides all medical staffing, patient care, and clinical services.
In 2020 Vanderbilt LifeFlight was named the Program of the Year by the Association of Air Medical Services and is the first flight/ground program in Tennessee to receive this honor. Read more about the award here.
LifeFlight provides service via nine helicopters (eight bases and one helicopter serves as backup), one fixed-wing aircraft (airplane), and 28 ground ambulances. There are eight air bases located in Gallatin (Sumner County), Tullahoma (Coffee County), Clarksville (Montgomery County), Murfreesboro (Rutherford County), Mt. Pleasant (Maury County), Paris (Henry County), Cookeville (Putnam County) and Humboldt (Gibson County). There are four ground ambulance bases in Davidson, Wilson, Montgomery, and Coffee counties. There is an airplane base in Wilson County.
These assets provide rapid access to definitive care for all of Middle Tennessee, parts of West and East Tennessee, Southern Kentucky, and Northern Alabama. Staffed by highly trained flight physicians, fight nurse practitioners, flight nurses, critical care/flight paramedics, paramedics, EMT/AEMTs, communicators, and pilots, LifeFlight provides the highest level of care during transport.
LifeFlight’s Communications Center is made up of a team of licensed EMTs and Paramedics that serve as a Regional Medical Communications Center (RMCC) for Middle Tennessee, as well as communications for the Monroe Carrell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt Neonatal and Pediatric ground ambulances, Vanderbilt
LifeFlight’s ground EMS and Event Medicine ambulances. This team dispatches any stat emergency calls throughout the medical center campus, monitor weather conditions, and track more than 10,000 take off and landings at the Vanderbilt helipads.
Work as an AEMT or Paramedic at Vanderbilt University Medical Center – YouTube
Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings.
These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health’s reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South.
Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion.
Core Accountabilities:
* Organizational Impact: Independently performs non-routine tasks that significantly impact team and other related teams.* Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Gathers and analyzes data to solve problems that arise with little or no precendent.* Breadth of Knowledge: Applies advanced job knowledge and has developed a breadth of skills in other areas. * Team Interaction: Serves as a lead for the team by providing expertise and guidance to team members.
Core Capabilities :
Supporting Colleagues: – Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas. – Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships. – Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one’s own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services : – Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them. – Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions. – Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees’ effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality : – Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly. – Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. – Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively : – Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.\t – Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area. – Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation: – Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches. – Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges. – Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.
Position Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
• Actively participates with other members of the healthcare team to provide direct patient care.
• Transports patients via various modes of transportation while providing quality ALS and Critical Care management to all ages.
• Responds to emergency requests within Vanderbilt, Vanderbilt sponsored or other contracted events.
• Utilizes the problem solving model to independent resolve patient problems and follow through with HCT to implement solutions.
• Identifies patient and unit problems and finds solutions to resolve problems and follows through to implement solutions.
• Effectively communicates patient handover to the health care team.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
• Ventilator Management (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate ventilator management in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Generally works under the direction of others while accomplishing assignments.
• Critical Thinking (Novice): Displays clarity, accuracy, precision, consistency, relevance, and sound evidence in the successful completion of tasks and projects. Demonstrates rational and disciplined thought as manifested in results.
• Airway Establishing (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate airway establishing in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Generally works under the direction of others while accomplishing assignments. Has retained equivalent knowledge from past experience.
• Medication Management (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate Medication Management in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Conducted a comprehensive and systematic assessment of a persons ability to comply with a prescribed medication regime. Conducted an in depth, systematic review of a persons current and past medication history including details of prescription dates, prescribed doses, side effects, interactions and outcomes. Demonstrates enough acumen to recognize problems and to contact the patient’s primary care provider.
• Assessing, Intervening & Stabilizing Patients (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate assessing, intervening and stabilizing patients in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Generally works under the direction of others while accomplishing assignments.
Certifications:
LIC-Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic – Licensure-Others, LIC-Tennessee Driver’s License – F Endorsement – Tennessee
Work Experience:
Relevant Work Experience
Experience Level :
1 year
Education:
Graduate of an approved discipline specific program
Vanderbilt Health recognizes that diversity is essential for excellence and innovation. We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and to the principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action. EOE/AA/Women/Minority/Vets/Disabled
