Job Description

Ability to lift twenty (20) pounds. Moving, lifting or transferring of patients may involve lifting of up to fifty (50) pounds, as well as assist with weights of more than one-hundred (100) pounds. Ability to stand for extended periods. Fine motor skills. Visual acuity. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and stoop, stand and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach forward with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to, kneel, or crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift or move 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

LPN: High School diploma or equivalent. Licensed as Practical Nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464 - maintain an active Florida license. BLS/AED certification is required and must be maintained; demonstrated competency within 90 days required.

EMT: High School diploma or equivalent required. Registration as an EMT (NREMT). EMC Certified may substitute. BLS and AED certification is required and must be maintained; demonstrated competency within 90 days required. Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience: Minimum of two years of experience as a EMT or EMR.