What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paramedic — ALS Ambulance position at MTS Ambulance LLC?
ABOUT MTS AMBULANCE
MTS Ambulance is a licensed Florida ambulance provider specializing in non-emergency medical transportation. Our Bradford County division serves nursing homes, assisted living facilities, freestanding emergency rooms, and hospital discharge transports throughout the county and surrounding areas. Our ALS unit is fully permitted and equipped and operates under the direction of a licensed Florida medical director. We are a new operation, and you would be joining at the ground floor.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Paramedic serves as the lead clinician on a two-person ALS ambulance crew, working alongside an assigned EMT during interfacility and specialty care transports. This is not a 911 response position.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve as lead patient care provider on ALS interfacility and specialty care transports
- Perform advanced assessments and interventions within the Florida paramedic scope of practice and medical director protocols, including IV and IO access, medication administration, cardiac monitoring and rhythm interpretation, and advanced airway management
- Manage patients on continuous infusions and monitoring during transport
- Give and receive clear patient report at sending and receiving facilities
- Complete thorough and accurate patient care reports for every transport
- Verify ALS medication inventory, controlled substance accountability, and equipment readiness at the start of each shift
- Provide clinical guidance and support to the assigned EMT
- Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Current Florida Paramedic certification, active and in good standing
- Current ACLS certification (American Heart Association)
- Current CPR / BLS provider card (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)
- Current PALS certification, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire
- Current 16-hour EVOC certificate, or ability to complete before start date
- Valid Florida driver license
- No DUI conviction within the past three years
- Clean driving record
- Successful completion of pre-employment drug screening and background screening
- Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 125 pounds with a partner
- Comfort with extended-distance transports; routes of 30 to 35 miles each direction are routine
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- PHTLS, ITLS, or NRP certification
- Prior interfacility, critical care, or specialty care transport experience
- Experience managing patients on continuous infusions and monitoring during transport
- Familiarity with hospitals and emergency departments in Bradford, Alachua, Clay, or Union Counties
SCHEDULE
We offer 8-hour, 12-hour, and 24-hour shifts, along with on-call and per diem availability. Schedules are set based on operational needs and crew availability.
WHAT WE OFFER
- A $4,500 sign-on bonus after three months of continuous employment
- Medical, dental, and vacation time after three months of continuous employment
- 8, 12, and 24-hour shift options, plus on-call and per diem
- Interfacility and specialty care transport work without 911 burnout
- New ALS unit, fully permitted and equipped
- A new operation with room to grow into a lead or supervisory role
Pay: $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a current Florida Paramedic certification?
- Do you have current ACLS certification?
- Do you have current PALS certification, or can you obtain it within 90 days?
- Do you have a current 16-hour EVOC certificate?
- Do you have a valid Florida driver license?
- Have you had a DUI conviction in the past 3 years?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24