MARC Paramedic

Posting Date:	January 31, 2012
Closing Date:	Until Filled
Classification:	MARC Paramedic ONLY
Hours:	40 Hours per week with 8, 10, 12, or 16 hour shifts or some combination thereof.
Minimum Requirements:	Current State of Florida Paramedic certificate required upon application. EMTs will not be considered. Enrollment in PM school or pending testing will not be considered. Orange County Paramedic certificate will be required within 6 months of hire date. AHA CPR certificate also required. Must be a high school graduate or possess a GED (An Associates Degree from an accredited college or university is highly desirable). Must possess excellent written, and oral communications skills (Multilingual skills are desirable). Must possess a valid Florida Driver License and maintain insurability under the District's commercial vehicle coverage. EMTs will not be considered for this position. You must possess a State of Florida Paramedic certification to apply. The state of Florida does not recognize National Registry. Unsolicited resumes for EMT will not be considered.
Responsibilities:	Administers life support care, to sick and injured persons in a pre-hospital setting as authorized, assigned and directed by the District.
Physical Requirements:	Most essential functions require muscular strength and endurance, aerobic capacity, flexibility and equilibrium. Must maintain sufficient physical ability to perform essential functions and successfully pass periodic examinations required by the District.
Salary:	Starting wage rate: $16.71 hr
Apply:	Send resume to RCID - Personnel Services, 1900 Hotel Plaza Blvd; Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830; Fax 407-828-2633; Email  perservs@rcid.org; www.rcid.org You will be contacted via email if you are selected to move forward in the hiring process. No inquiries please. No phone calls, no walk-ins Note: Assessment testing dates will be held on March 9, 10 and 11 at the Central Florida Fire Academy. The assessment will include a written multiple choice Paramedic exam and practical skills test. Please hold these dates open. Additional testing dates will not be scheduled.

Firefighter Paramedic

Posting Date:	January 31, 2012
Closing Date:	Until Filled
Classification:	Firefighter/Paramedic ONLY
Hours:	24 Hour Shift/48 Hour Workweek
Minimum Requirements:	EMTs will not be considered. Work as a team member and/or individually in carrying out a variety of assignments in emergency situations. Must possess up to date Florida certifications for Firefighter Minimum Standards, and Paramedic. Must possess a valid Florida State Driver's license and maintain insurability under the District's commercial vehicle coverage. EMTs will not be considered for this position. The state of Florida does not recognize National Registry. Applicants currently attending Paramedic school or those pending testing, will not be considered. Unsolicited resumes for EMT will not be accepted.
Responsibilities:	Applicants must possess and be able to demonstrate the skills, knowledge and abilities as outlined in the Florida Firefighter Minimum Standards Program. Fire suppression activities include the demonstrated skills and depth of knowledge necessary to function under general supervision. Will function safely and effectively as an integral member of a team of equally or less experienced firefighters to accomplish a series of tasks. Assume duties as may be designated within the incident command system. Participates in the medical treatment of patients in emergency and non-emergency situations. Able to work as a team member or independently in the delivery of medical services and demonstrate knowledge and proficiency commensurate with paramedic certification. Provide for personal safety and the safety of others, patient assessment and emergency medical care, record keeping, data collection, and patient advocacy.
Physical Requirements:	Most essential functions require muscular strength and endurance, aerobic capacity, flexibility and equilibrium. Must maintain sufficient physical ability to perform essential functions and successfully pass periodic examinations required by the District.
Salary:	Minimum starting wage rate $16.93 per hour.
Apply:	Send resume to RCID - Personnel Services, 1900 Hotel Plaza Blvd; Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830; Fax 407-828-2633; Email  perservs@rcid.org; www.rcid.org You will be contacted via email if you are selected to move forward in the process. No inquiries please. No phone calls or walk-ins. NOTE: Assessment testing dates will be held on March, 9, 10 and 11 at the Central Florida Fire Academy. The assessment will include a written Paramedic exam, paramedic skills test, and a firefighter physical agility test. You may bring your own bunker gear. Please hold these dates open if you are selected to move forward in the process. Additional testing dates will NOT be scheduled.