Paramedic

How You Can Help Us Make a Difference

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Work where you can make a difference! Community focused, excellence driven.

Join Our Life-Saving Team as a Paramedic!

Are you ready to make a real impact every single day? As part of our Emergency Medical Services team, you’ll be the first to bring hope, healing, and advanced life-saving care when it’s needed most. From stabilizing patients in critical moments to supporting firefighting operations in the field, your skills will change lives.

This isn’t just another job—it’s a calling. You’ll be trusted to step into high-pressure situations with confidence, compassion, and expertise. And when you’re leading a team of fellow EMTs on your vehicle, you’ll shape the way care is delivered in the community.

What’s in it for you?

• A chance to be the difference in life-or-death situation
• Opportunities to lead and mentor EMT partners
• The pride of serving alongside dedicated firefighting teams
• A career filled with purpose, challenge, and growth

If you’re ready to bring your passion to a team that counts on you— this is where you belong

Competitive Pay Incentives for Paramedics

$17,000 Annual Paramedic Stipend Paramedics with a valid Florida certification and credentialed by the County Medical Director earn a $17,000 annual stipend , paid bi-weekly starting at assignment. This incentive recognizes your advanced skills and leadership role as Paramedic in Charge (PIC) .

Rescue Seat Pay – Earn More on ALS Units

• $2.00/hour for Lead Paramedics on ALS Transport Units
• $1.00/hour for Secondary providers (EMT or Paramedic)

(One Lead and one secondary provider per unit.)

We offer a very competitive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance coverage ($26/month for employee only)
• Employee Health Clinic that offers Primary, Acute/Urgent Care, prescription dispensing, labs performed on site, digital x-rays, stress tests and EKGs, and health risk assessments
• Florida Retirement System (8 years vesting for pension plan/1 year vesting for investment plan)
• Highly Recognized Wellness at Work Program (up to $500 incentive deposited to an HRA account for participation in annual wellness program)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Eleven recognized and observed annual paid holidays, plus additional personal holiday hours, during each fiscal year.
• Accrual of annual (vacation) leave and sick leave
• Training and Professional Development

For a full list of benefits please visit: https://www.charlottecountyfl.gov/departments/human-resources/employee-benefits.stml

What You’ll Do - Assess emergency scenes and patients in an organized, thorough manner. - Provide patient care, treatment, and transport within the scope of a certified Paramedic, following Florida law and approved medical protocols. - Perform advanced emergency medical procedures as needed during emergency responses. - Respond to emergency calls and carry out related duties as required. - Support firefighting operations in a non-combat role. - Complete reports and maintain accurate patient care and incident records. - Make sure all equipment, supplies, and vehicles are stocked, working properly, and well maintained. - Take part in required training, drills, and continuing education.

Education & Credentials That Power This Role

Minimum Education and Experience:   High school diploma or equivalent.   Licenses and/or Certificates: - Certificate of Completion from a State of Florida EMS/HRS certified training center or equivalent as approved by EMS/HRS. - Current certification by the State of Florida as a Paramedic. - Successful completion and maintenance of an American Heart Association BLS card. - Successful completion and maintenance of an American Heart Association ACLS card. - E.V.O.C. certification must be obtained within 90 days of employment. - Possession of a State of Florida driver's license (Class E minimum). - Successful completion of Fire Academy and Florida State certification as a FFII may be required after hire at discretion of the Fire Chief.

Your Purpose & Day-To-Day Journey

Who You Are - You have a solid understanding of advanced emergency medical practices, procedures, and protocols, including those outlined in the U.S. Department of Transportation advanced training program. - You’re familiar with Florida EMS laws and regulations, including Florida Statutes Chapter 401 and Florida Administrative Code 64J-1. - You can successfully complete a comprehensive orientation and testing process approved by the Medical Director. - You’re mechanically inclined and comfortable operating moderately complex medical and emergency equipment. - You work well with others and communicate effectively with coworkers, patients, and the public. - You’re physically capable of passing agility testing and regularly lifting more than 50 pounds. - You can understand and follow both verbal and written instructions. - You’re able to handle long, physically demanding shifts and work effectively in stressful or challenging conditions. - You’re eager to learn, adaptable, and open to new methods, techniques, and responsibilities. - You are a non-smoker if hired on or after October 1, 1988.

Extra Details You Should Know

Working Conditions:   Work is exposed to outdoor weather conditions or irate customers, extreme noise, odors, heights, and/or dust.   Risk/Safety Conditions: The position requires exposure to risk related to physical and/or mental health and safety (e.g., exposure to environmentally hazardous material, heavy equipment, assault and battery, communicable disease, etc.).   Physical Activities:   Stooping, crouching, walking, pulling, lifting, grasping, hearing, seeing up close, seeing far away, kneeling, reaching, pushing, talking, standing, finger movement, repetitive motions, depth perception, climbing.   DISCLAIMER: The information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, environmental conditions, or qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES:

All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed. This may include temporarily being assigned to work and performing duties outside of the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

Charlotte County is an Affirmative Action, ADA and Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply . As a veterans' preference employer, certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans’ preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply. In addition, certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.

All positions with Charlotte County may be subject to drug testing in accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Program and/or County policy.

Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive benefits package to regular full-time employees. 

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