Paramedic

*Please note all applicants must be a current US resident.

ESI is now hiring Paramedics in the following locations across Southwest Florida: Cape Coral, Estero, Punta Gorda, Fort Myers, Palmetto, Naples, North Port, Sarasota, and Venice, FL.

POSITION SUMMARY

To provide Advance Life Support patient care and ambulance transportation. Also performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Certification(s) and/or License(s):
• Current State of Florida Driver’s License
• Current State of Florida Paramedic Certification
• Current CPR Certification
• Current ACLS Certification
• High school graduate
• Completion of course-work and certification in emergency medicine
• A minimum of one year of experience in the field as an EMT or Paramedic (preferred but not required)
• Ability to walk, stand, stoop, bend, push a cart, or lift during the entire shift
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds, including small packages and supplies

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides emergency and non-emergency ambulance operations in conjunction with a partner, demonstrating excellent driving judgment and due regard for public safety during operation and positioning of unit.
• Responds to all assigned calls in the most appropriate, safe, and efficient manner to quickly assess the scene and request other help if needed.
• Provides BLS or ALS patient care in accordance with established ACLS and BTLS policies, procedures and observing prescribed local protocols and clinical practices. Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate techniques, resources, and equipment.
• May work with an EMT or another Paramedic in an ALS operation, providing overall care in the areas of patient assessment, packaging and transport.
• Completes appropriate medical records and transportation reports.
• Maintains a thorough working knowledge of current Paramedic standards of care, including equipment function and use.
• Maintains a thorough working knowledge of local geography, including mapping, street and GPS systems.
• Maintains units and equipment in a clean, organized and ready condition after each response.
• Completes or ensures completion of vehicle mechanical check off at the beginning of each shift ensuring that fuel, fluid levels, and tire air pressure are adequate at all times. Reports equipment damage or malfunctions as prescribed.
• Ensures that the daily equipment and supplies check sheet is completed, narcotic accountability book is completed and all equipment is in good working order.
• Completes all station duties and maintains crew quarters in a neat and serviceable condition.
• Must be able to physically report to work in a timely manner on a regular basis.

*For immediate consideration, please email your resume directly to our recruiter, Jaime Ohsberg, at ***email_hidden***, and include in the subject line: Paramedic, Port Charlotte, FL

ESI COMPANY SUMMARY

ESI provides comprehensive human resource services for our clients. This includes recruiting, staffing, screening, on boarding, payroll and benefits administration. Founded in 2015, ESI has carefully crafted our company culture and reputation based on a deep understanding that staffing is first and foremost about people. We understand the right placement in the right job changes lives. ESI is committed to providing simplified employment solutions through our superior work ethic and industry experience. It is our mission to treat every person we encounter with wholehearted integrity and dedication.