EMT (Full Time) Jacksonville, FL IFT

Position:  Emergency Medical Technician (EMTB)            

Type:        IFT

FTE:         Full Time

City:        Jacksonville

State:      Florida

County:  Duval

Shift:       Bahama 12

Calling all talented EMTs! Join us today and continue saving lives & making a difference in our local communities. 

About AmeriPro Health:

At AmeriPro Health, people are at the heart of everything we do! We provide a complement of services across the entire patient care continuum which delivers better patient outcomes, more efficient care, and unprecedented access to the right care, in the right place, at the right time.

• Critical Care
• Advanced Life Support
• Basic Life Support
• Medical transportation
• And much more

Value based services & equipment:

• Paramedic Advanced Life Support Ambulances
• New Quick Response Units
• State-of-the-art equipment

• Zoll® X Series cardiac monitors
• Zoll EMV+® ventilators
• Sapphire transport infusion pump
• LUCAS devices on 911 units

Compensation and Benefits:

Benefits for Full-time positions include:  

• Competitive compensation (above market rates)
• Personal Time Off (graduated based upon years of service with AmeriPro)
• Expansive benefits package to include: (Medical; Dental; Vision; short-term disability; Life, Accident and Cancer insurance policies)
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Supportive leadership
• Professional development & opportunities for advancement
• Flexible scheduling options
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• We foster a positive work environment

Job Description: Summary

Provides patient care in both the emergency and non-emergency environment. Ensures compliance with all State EMS rules and regulations. Checks and maintains all ambulance equipment and vehicle to insure it is clean and in proper working condition. Maintains all company required licenses and certifications for an EMT position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Respond to all calls for service dispatched from the AmeriPro EMS communications center as directed.
• Provide care and treatment to patients according to company policy and the company medical director protocols.
• Ensures ambulance and all equipment is cleaned and checked daily. Any deficiencies should be reported immediately to the shift supervisor or Director of Operations.
• Prepares and completes appropriate reports including Patient Care Reports (PCR), billing, exposure reports, incident reports, daily, weekly and monthly unit check offs.
• Ensures unit and crewmembers adhere to AmeriPro EMS policies, procedures, guidelines, directives and standards. Reports any deficiencies to the shift supervisor or Director of Operations.
• Ensures vehicle placed in-service comply with required laws, rules license, and regulations as outlined by the State of Florida and other authorized agencies.
• Prompt and regular attendance at work and mandatory meetings.
• Maintain a state of readiness and professionalism while on-duty.
• Maintain a professional appearance and conduct while in company uniform either on or off duty.
• Self motivated and requires little supervision and direction.
• Performs other such duties as may be required
• Demonstrates the ability to safely lift, transfer and maneuver patients in and out of ambulances, facilities, residences and other locations.

AmeriPro Health is dedicated to prioritizing people first, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals can be their authentic selves.

EMT-B Job Qualifications: 
Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent qualification.
• State specific Emergency Medical Technician certification / licensure in good standing / current NREMT certification if applicable by state law
• Current CPR: BLS certification.
• Valid state specific Drivers’ license.
• Successful completion of a comprehensive background check and drug screening.
• Strong people skills and proven ability to collaborate within a team.

• Proficient verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to comprehend and execute verbal and written instructions in English.

Preferred Qualifications (but not required):

• Previous experience working as an EMT or in a similar medical role.
• Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) and/or International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) training
• FEMA IS certs: (IS:100; IS:200; IS:800; IS:900)

Knowledge, Skills and Ability:

• Knowledge of methods and techniques for providing on-site emergency medical services.
• Knowledge of company medical director approved protocols and standing orders.
• Ability to read and interpret local maps.
• Demonstrated skills in the successful completion of multiple, simultaneous and rapidly emergent tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to read and understand medical terminology.
• Demonstrated ability to write reports, and correspondence.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively present information and respond to questions regarding patient care, AmeriPro EMS operations and other customer service issues.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize personal computer systems including PCR reporting, email and MDT applications.
• Demonstrated ability to represent AmeriPro EMS and other team members as an EMS professional.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, stand, or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 180 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 300 pounds with assistance from others. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Working Environment:

Due to the nature of EMS Care working conditions, employees may be exposed to inclement weather, potential hazardous conditions, psychological stressors, diseases and other illnesses. Frequent interruptions, work pressure, difficult personalities and irregularities in work schedule are expected. Employee is subject to continually changing deadlines, while performing the duties of this job. The employee will be occasionally required to attend meetings, some of which may take place outside of regular working hours.

AmeriPro Health goes above and beyond for better patient and healthcare outcomes, more efficient care, and unprecedented access to the highest quality care. Join us today and make a difference!  Your dedication and expertise will be invaluable in our mission to provide exceptional care to those in need.

AmeriPro Health is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly believe in

the power of diversity and inclusion; we celebrate how this diversity fuels our

innovation and allows each of us to better serve the diverse needs of our patients and

partners.