Transport EMT & Paramedic
AdventHealth
Avon Park, FL
Transport EMT & Paramedic
Days & Nights Available
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
Paid Days Off from Day One
Career Development
Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
Mental Health Resources and Support
Our promise to you:
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Days and Nights Available
Opportunities available at the following facilities:
AdventHealth Wesley Chapel
AdventHealth Sebring
AdventHealth Ocala
The role you’ll contribute:
Provides patients with support treatment, care, and evaluations prior to and during transportation.
The value you’ll bring to the team:
Utilizes appropriate medical equipment and comprehends injury/medical severity
Monitors patient conditions and aggregates data
Communicates findings and patient conditions to aligned registered nurses, paramedics, and personnel
Assists with patient mobilization, ambulation, and transport
Responsible for maintaining equipment between transports. Maintains the unit in a constant state of readiness
Qualifications
The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:
Graduated from an EMT program
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license required from the respective state board and/or respective state equivalent
Valid Class E State Driver’s License, or Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), and driving record in accordance with facility policy.
Commercial Emergency Vehicle Operator (CEVO), or Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC), or Emergency Vehicle Operator Safety. Certificate must state 16 hours or an accompanying letter from the school certifying that the course taken and completed was 16 hours
Interested candidates apply online at https://bit.ly/3X76Vve
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.
Deputy Chief of EMS Training and Operations
Fitch Rona EMS District
Verona, WI
The Deputy Chief of Training and Operations assists the Chief in coordinating the daily operations of the EMS District. As one of two Deputy Chiefs, they assist the Chief in the evaluation of staff performance and directing quality assurance and improvement activities to ensure quality patient and best practices in EMS operations. They will guide training, protocol, and procedure development in collaboration with providers, the Chief, and the Medical Director. They will assist the Chief in the daily management of the district which may include, but is not limited to staff scheduling, supply management, and maintenance concerns. They may liaise with County agencies, district municipalities, and the EMS Commission to represent district interests, and may respond to emergencies to provide operational or medical support. They may be asked to assume the role of the Chief in his or her absence.
The position is primarily a 40-hour, weekday position; However, the Deputy Chief frequently may need to attend evening meetings, council, board meetings, and weekend events, and is responsible for 24-hour Officer-In-Charge (OIC) duties for the department that are shared with the Chief and the Deputy Chief of Administration. OIC duties require the Deputy Chief to be available by phone, within 15 minutes, to manage issues that may arise outside of scheduled admin hours.
This position reports to the EMS Chief.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Directs and coordinates the operations of the EMS District in cooperation with the EMS Chief. This includes planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating all activities of the department.
Provides direct supervision of the full-time paramedics, LTE paramedics, EMTs and interns.
Develops and implements policies and procedures.
Ensures compliance with HIPPA Guidelines.
Ensures that the EMS Service and all personnel meet applicable Federal, State, and local requirements.
Works with the Medical Director to develop department medical direction goals and medical protocols.
Responds to EMS calls and performs supervisor functions or appropriate first aid, lifesaving, and rescue techniques as needed.
Works with local union members to develop a fair and equitable work environment for the benefit of the employees and the district.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Position-specific Duties and Responsibilities
Works collaboratively with the Deputy Chief of Administration and the Medical Director on quality assurance/improvement of field skills and assessments.
Assists in coordinating scheduling, purchasing, and maintenance of equipment, vehicles, and supply inventory.
Manages training, in cooperation with the shift lieutenants, for field providers and partner agencies.
Develops Incident Action Plans (IAP) for events within the district and liaison with community partners for EMS support of other area events, such as participation in events at the Alliant Energy Center.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Manages and directs the actions of responders and office manager as a representative of the Chief. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include assisting with interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies
Supports continuous learning
Demonstrates proficiency in prehospital medicine
Proficient with technology
Exhibits effectual problem solving
Demonstrates effective communication skills
Fosters cooperation
Promotes organizational change and vision
Exhibits solid leadership skills
Demonstrates conflict resolution
Embraces diversity and equal opportunity
Exhibits a strong ethical and moral compass
Education and Experience:
Associate degree, or higher
Graduate of an accredited paramedic program
Seven years of field experience as a full-time paramedic
Five years of supervisory experience, preferred.
Computer Skills:
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software
Familiarity with inventory management software (i.e OperativeIQ)
Familiarity with patient records management software (i.e. Imagetrend Elite)
Maintain the following certifications and licenses:
Licensed State of Wisconsin Paramedic, or eligible for reciprocity
American Heart Association BLS CPR, or equivalent
American Heart Association ACLS, or equivalent
Valid State driver’s license
Maintain insurability with the department’s insurance carrier
NIMS 100,200,300,400,700,800 (within one year of hire)
EVOC/CEVO (within 6 months of hire)
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 250 pounds with assistance.
The applicant must successfully complete a physical agility test (PAT) as part of the application process. The test can be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JNVXFoFY_M
Drug Testing:
Drug and Alcohol testing will be conducted as part of the hiring process and in accordance with established policies thereafter.
Department Chair, EMS
Oregon Tech
Wilsonville, OR
The OHSU/Oregon Tech Emergency Medical Services (EMS) department is seeking applications for the position of Department Chair, a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, tenure-track position. The appointment will be at the Assistant or Associate Professor level, dependent upon experience.
Working Title: Department Chair, EMS
Classification Title: Assistant Professor
Position Type: Tenure Track
College/Division: College of Health, Arts & Sciences (HAS)
Department: Emergency Medical Services
Salary Range: $88,000 – $98,000
Work Location: Wilsonville, OR; Portland Metro campus
Position Terms/Mo: 12 month, annually
Full/Part time: Full Time
Appointment FTE (%): 1.0
This position is eligible for Oregon Tech’s comprehensive Benefits.
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Position Summary:
The OHSU/OIT EMS department is the only university-based EMS department in the state of Oregon educating leading EMS clinicians for over 50 years. Through the integration between the OHSU School of Medicine and Oregon Tech our students enjoy learning from and collaborating with some of the top educators, clinicians, and researchers on the west coast. The Department of EMS faculty and students split their time between the OHSU Marquam Hill Campus and the Oregon Tech Portland-Metro campus, however the administrative services and office locations for department faculty are located at the Oregon Tech Portland-Metro campus. This position has faculty appointments to both universities, Assistant/Associate Professor at Oregon Tech and Affiliate Faculty member at OHSU. The EMS department currently offers EMT education, a Paramedic AAS degree, Critical Care Paramedic education, and a Bachelor’s of EMS Management degree.
The duties and responsibilities of the EMS Chair include the following:
Lead departmental growth with respect to students, faculty, programs, resources and academic quality.
Create and facilitate the implementation of a strategic mission and vision for the department that seeks to recruit a diverse student body, elevates student success through increasing student retention and graduation, enhances departmental opportunities through successful partnerships, and contains costs effectively
Foster a departmental culture of communication, civility, collegiality, and respect for diversity.
Ensure that clear, consistent course goals and objectives are established by the department and meets accreditation standards and that those goals and objectives are periodically evaluated so that they are suited to the needs of students.
Manage the department’s staffing and financial resources in consultation with the dean, Institutional Research, and Budget Offices. Advocate for departmental needs with university administration.
Give thoughtful review and comments to department faculty in areas which encourage pedagogical improvement , applied research, and service including during annual faculty planning and evaluations, promotion and tenure review, sabbatical leave applications, and other internally funded activities.
Encourage and mentor faculty to engage students in experiential learning activities.
Monitor and support student recruitment, enrollment and retention efforts within departmental programs in collaboration with Institutional Research and Strategic Enrollment Management.
Work closely with the Dean and the Advancement Office on activities that involve or have the potential to involve fundraising activities.
Develop and expand ties and relationships with appropriate partners (including industry, Office for Sponsored Projects, and community organizations) in order to increase opportunities for faculty professional development, student professional experiences and employment opportunities, and equipment donations.
Teach courses in the chair’s discipline as time permits.
Other duties may be assigned by the Dean based on strategic priorities of the college and university. The Department Chair will be based in Wilsonville, Oregon on the Portland-Metro campus.
Special Instructions to Apply:
The initial review of applications will begin on October 31, 2024. Applications will continue to be accepted after the initial review date until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. Therefore, at the discretion of the University, materials received after the initial review date may not receive full consideration.
To apply, please visit: https://jobs.oit.edu/postings/6613
Then, upload the following elements to your application:
Resume
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Professional References List
AA/EEO:
Oregon Tech is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring, or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion or creed, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis in law.
Oregon Tech is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Office of Human Resources.
Requirements
Qualification Requirements:
Current National or State Paramedic certification or equivalent (obtained and maintained throughout employment)
Master’s degree in related field
3 years’ experience working as a paramedic in a 911 system or other medical provider operating in emergency medical settings (e.g. ICU, critical care, ED, etc.)
Current ACLS, PALS, and PHTLS certifications or equivalent
Teaching experience in EMS or other area of medicine
Prior management or leadership experiences
An academic record to support the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior experience with accrediting body
Experience in best teaching practices
Previous leadership of an academic department or as a program director
Experience developing or assisting in the development of new academic programs
Experience as a faculty member within a university that primarily offers undergraduate and masters programs
