Paramedic - Ambulance Operations

Company: Mayo Clinic
Location: Jacksonville
Posted on: April 23, 2025

Job Description:

**Why Mayo Clinic**

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/benefits/) - to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

**Benefits Highlights**

+ Medical: Multiple plan options.

+ Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.

+ Vision: Affordable plan with national network.

+ Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.

+ Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

**Responsibilities**

The Paramedic is responsible for delivering and administering high quality care and transportation to ill and injured persons. The Paramedic must demonstrate clinical competency and compassion in providing for the physical and emotional needs of patients. The Paramedic must have excellent judgment and be able to prioritize decisions and act quickly in the best interest of the patient, must be self-disciplined, able to develop patient rapport, interview hostile patients, maintain safe distance, and recognize and utilize communication unique to diverse multicultural groups and ages within those groups. Must be able to function independently at optimum level in a non-structured environment that is constantly changing. Must make patient care decisions based on predetermined protocols and appropriately calculate and administer critical time dependent medications. The Paramedic is required to initiate, operate and/or maintain advanced lifesaving equipment; intubate, ventilate, ventilator, vasopressin drips, blood products, arterial lines and chest tubes.

This work has exposure to environmental changes (e.g., outdoor weather and/or field

conditions, warehouses, garages, etc.), extreme noises, odors, heights and/or dust.

This position has some exposure or risk to physical health and/or physical safety

(e.g., exposure to environmentally hazardous material, assault and battery, heavy equipment, communicable

diseases, etc.). This position may require the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and may include completing and successfully passing medical evaluations or clearances.

**Qualifications**

High school diploma or equivalent (GED). Completion of a paramedic technical program and one year of paramedic experience.

Experience as a Paramedic as well as an associate or baccalaureate degree are preferred. Must be proficient in English; must have the ability to read, write and speak English. Must have basic computer competency with ability to independently carry out patient care and document appropriately

Current Florida Paramedic licensure/certification. Current American Heart Association Health Care Provider CPR certification and ACLS. PALS certifications or must be obtained within 6 months. FEMA IS-100, IS-200, IS-700 certification, and Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (E.V.O.C) required within 30 days. Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record in accordance with Mayo Clinic policy.

**Exemption Status**

Nonexempt

**Compensation Detail**

Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

**Benefits Eligible**

Yes

**Schedule**

Full Time

**Hours/Pay Period**

72

**Schedule Details**

1845-0715; 6 shifts per two-week pay period - days vary

**Weekend Schedule**

Every third

**International Assignment**

No

**Site Description**

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is. (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/alllocations)

**Equal Opportunity**

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law" (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) . Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify (https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf) and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

**Recruiter**

Jemica Archer

**Equal opportunity**

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.

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