Tactical Paramedic

Job Description:

Qualifications

• High School graduation or equivalent diploma from an institution accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) or licensed as a degree granting institution by the Commission for Independent Education
• Valid State of Florida Paramedic Certification
• Pinellas County Certified Paramedic
• Minimum of 3 years as a certified paramedic
• Current Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) certification
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association or equivalent
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course certification
• Current Emergency Pediatric Care (EPC) certification
• Current Advanced Practice Paramedic (APP) certification, or attained within one (1) year
• Completion of an approved forty (40) hour Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) / Tactical Emergency Medical Service (TEMS) course, or within two years of employment
• Must maintain appropriate, unrestricted credentials according to the licensure, certification, and registration requirements of the jurisdiction
• Requires that the member be at least 21 years of age
• Must be able to meet all legal requirements of Florida State Statute 790.06, License to Carry Concealed Weapon or Firearm within six (6) months of employment
• Member will be required to carry an agency issued handgun while on duty
• Must be able to meet all legal requirements of Florida State Statute 790.25(q) within one year of employment
• Completed an approved 80 hour Basic SWAT School, within one year of employment
• Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work without direct, immediate supervision and with confidentiality
• Ability to cope with stressful situations and perform calmly
• Ability to work closely with others as a team
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors with occasional exposure to hazardous conditions including: blood/bodily fluids, chemical contaminated environments, fumes / odors, extended time-periods, and high temperature environments
• Expertise in making assessment/diagnoses and appropriate follow-through care and treatment, good decision making, organizational and time management skills
• Ability to follow organizational procedures, policies, practices, rules and regulations governing activities of the administrative functions
• Ability to operate equipment and instruments utilized in meeting job requirements and operational responsibilities
• Ability to perform all functions of the job classification without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace
• Ability to work with exposure to loud noises, mechanical, and electrical equipment
• Ability to adhere, at all times, to the standards and principles of honesty and integrity, and to keep your private life unsullied as an example to all
• Ability to comply with the Drug Free Workplace Act

Physical Abilities

The physical abilities listed below are requirements to perform the essential functions and responsibilities

• Visual acuity of 20/30 vision standard in each eye; if corrective lenses must be used to satisfy 20/30 vision standard, uncorrected vision should be no worse than 20/100 in each eye
• earing acuity, single hearing levels should not exceed 25 decibels at either 500, 1000, or 2000 Hz nor exceed 30 decibels at 3000 Hz frequencies in each ear
  • Ability to perceive sounds at normal voice range and sounds transmitted by radio and sirens.
• Ability to operate authorized semi-automatic handguns designated by the agency from a standing, crouching, kneeling, or prone position with either hand with accuracy, essentials for this requirement shall consist of, but not limited to the following: grip, stance, sighting under various lighting conditions, trigger control, body positioning, drawing techniques, and loading / unloading
• Must be able to conduct regular vigorous physical activity while wearing a full-face air purifying respirator, tactical vest, ballistic helmet, boots, and carrying a backpack with up to 20 lbs. of equipment
• Must be able to climb stairs and ladders while wearing and carrying tactical equipment / gear
• Must have full range of motion to administer medical attention and perform CPR
• Stand or walk while wearing and carrying tactical medical equipment / gear up to 12 hours per day
• Crawl while wearing and carrying tactical gear and medical equipment
• Lift and / or carry a minimum of 140 lbs. up to 200 lbs.
• Frequently bend, squat, kneel, reach, and twist
• Ability to drive a motor vehicle in a safe and efficient manner
• ssentials for this requirement shall include, but not limited to the following:
  • Ability to utilize standard vehicle emergency equipment, ability to use mirrors for safe vehicle operation.
  • Ability to properly identify colors utilized in descriptions