SINGLE CERT PARAMEDIC

Job Description

Job Description

Answer the Call : Join Our Lifesaving Team!

Are you ready to make a life-or-death difference every single day? The Villages Community Development Districts is seeking dedicated, skilled Paramedics to join our dynamic Public Safety team. If you're passionate about emergency medicine and thrive in high-stakes situations where your expertise can save lives, this is your opportunity to serve one of Florida's most vibrant communities.

Your Mission : As a Paramedic with our team, you'll respond to emergency and non-emergency medical calls, providing critical BLS / ALS care to residents and visitors. You'll function autonomously using advanced protocols under medical direction, making split-second decisions that matter. From cardiac emergencies to trauma incidents, you'll be the calm, competent professional our community counts on when seconds count.

What Sets This Role Apart

• Cutting-Edge Opportunity : Selected paramedics for this position will work on the University of Florida Mobile Stroke Treatment Unit, an innovative, specialized program delivering critical care beyond standard EMS scope
• Professional Growth : Continuous training, advanced certifications, and opportunities to develop critical care skills.
• State-of-the-Art Equipment : Work with modern apparatus and advanced medical technology
• Community Impact : Serve a unique, close-knit community where you'll see the direct impact of your care
• Team Environment : Join a department that values excellence, professionalism, and the District's core values

The Ideal Candidate : You're a Florida State Certified Paramedic with a proven track record in pre-hospital care. You maintain your composure under pressure, communicate effectively with patients and team members, and take pride in delivering exceptional emergency medical services. You're mentally sharp and committed to continuous learning in this ever-evolving field.

Ready to be part of a team where your skills, training, and dedication can truly save lives? Explore this opportunity to join The Villages Public Safety Department.

Location : The Villages, Florida

Department : Public Safety

Reports To : Lieutenant or Manager, UF MSTU

Classification : Emergency Critical Position

Work Schedule : Full-Time

Competitive Benefits include :

JOB SUMMARY

Responds to emergency and non-emergency medical incidents and is responsible for assessment, triage, treatment and evaluation of patients during transport by ground. Must function autonomously utilizing medical protocols and advanced skills under the direction of the medical director. Participates in the training and maintenance activities necessary to achieve that end. Paramedics have regular demands for high physical exertion, lifting, carrying heavy equipment and / or people.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Includes, but not limited to)

Additional

ESSENTIAL EXPECTATIONS OF PERFORMANCE AND BEHAVIOR (Includes, but not limited to)

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (Includes, but not limited to)

MINIMUM CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (Includes, but not limited to)Knowledge

Skills

Abilities

EQUIPMENT

Working knowledge of fire-rescue apparatus, equipment, and tools; advanced medical care equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Includes, but not limited to)

Work Environment

The work setting is that of Fire / EMS rescue activities, to include but are not limited to response and mitigation of a wide variety of emergency incidents. The work environment is representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.

While performing the duties of this job the employee will be exposed to the following :

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

While performing the duties of this job, the following applies :