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EMS Careers 
Lee County Emergency Medical Services (LCEMS), a municipal, third-service Advanced Life Support (ALS) primary response and transport service, is currently accepting application for qualified EMTs and Paramedics as we expand our service to accommodate growth in our area. If you enjoy warm tropical breezes, beach activities, boating, fishing or golf. For more information about the activities and quality of life that await you in our tropical paradise, please visit the Visitor and Convention Bureau and the Economic Development web sites. To apply for a job with Lee County EMS, you can apply on-line, or download a copy of the application form by going to our Human Resources page. If you have specific questions regarding the positions below or want additional about a career with Lee County EMS, call toll-free 1-888-889-8799. Lee
County EMS Service Annual call volume for calendar year 2005 was more than 65,000 calls. Responses are a mixture of 9-1-1 and ALS inter-facility. Lee County EMS currently staffs twenty-eight 24-hour ALS units and four 12-hour peak load ALS units as well as two non-transport units in the rural areas of the county. Hiring Process All applicants are required to successfully complete the Lee County EMS New-Hire Assessment Center. This assessment process is broken down into four phases. PHYSICAL AGILITY: The physical agility requires individual proficiency with 10 push-ups, 10 sit-ups, 10 jumping jacks, 10 squat thrusts and carrying a drug bag or monitor/defibrillator up three flights of stairs. With a partner, applicants will be required to carry a boarded patient down three flights of stairs. Strap the patient to the board and wheel the patient to and load the patient into an ambulance. With a partner, applicants will be required to carry a boarded patient a distance of about 20 yards. Perform 2-person CPR for a designated time limit and return the boarded patient the about 20 yard distance. WRITTEN EXAM: A 100 question, general knowledge exam based on current state criteria for position applied. A 25 strip, ECG general knowledge exam for Paramedic applicants. EMT applicants must achieve a minimum passing score of 70%. Paramedic applicants must achieve a minimum passing score of 80%. PRACTICAL EXAM: A scenario based exam pertaining to the position for which applicant has applied. ORAL INTERVIEW: Applicants who have successfully completed all other phases shall be eligible to sit for the oral interview. The interview consists of general knowledge questions and situational scenarios, both operational and medical. All applicants must successfully complete each phase of the assessment in succession beginning with the physical agility test in order to continue with the assessment process. Results are tabulated and candidates are ranked in a comparative analysis. Thorough background and reference checks are completed to assure validity of application. Candidates must have and maintain a clean driving record. All candidates must
possess a current State of Florida Paramedic license or EMT certificate.
(florida
paramedic and emt reciprocity) prior to being offered a position.
Beginning May 23, 2005, the Florida Department of Health offers the
Florida paramedic exam in 12 locations
across
the
state and also available throughout
the United States and its possessions.
When determining an appropriate testing site, use the Florida Department
of Health and FLDOH-FLPMD – Florida Paramedic Exam as your selection
options. Candidates within the specified ranking are offered employment, but still must complete a post-offer pre-employment health exam, drug testing and criminal background check prior to beginning work. This process may take several weeks. For information regarding certification, education requirements or programs, please see the following sites: State of Florida, Office of Emergency Medical Services and Edison College, Ft. Myers, Florida If Hired and You Accept New employees must
complete a two week, in-house Orientation Program in preparation
for duty. New employees attend a 4 week, 8 hour/day Orientation Academy.
This program allows the new employee to become familiar with the general
equipment and operations they will be exposed to in their job. Sample
Orientation topics include EVOC, HazMat, communications, BLS / ALS
equipment review, and lifting / moving patients. Once the new employee
has completed Orientation, they are assigned to a Field Training Officer
and scheduled to ride as a third person on an ambulance, until they
have completed the necessary objectives including understanding of
the Lee
County EMS medical guidelines to allow them to work alone as lead
paramedic or EMT. Work Shifts Lee County EMS currently
has two (2) primary work shifts: Wages Starting pay is open
to negotiations based on verified years of EMS experience. All
hours worked past 40 hours in a given week are subject to overtime
pay per FLSA.
Benefits
Equipment Provided Lee County EMS will
furnish all new full-time employees in job classifications Emergency
Medical Technician and Paramedic uniforms and required Personal Protective
Equipment (P.P.E.) and issued equipment to include: Representation For further information about working for Lee County, and to apply on-line, please visit our Human Resources web-site.
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Lee County Government | Lee County Public Safety | Lee County EMS 911 Program | Emergency Dispatch Center | Emergency Management | Emergency Medical Services last updated 12/10/2007 |
LCEMS employees work
for the Board of County Commissioners and currently enjoy the same
benefits as other county employees. Additional information on
benefits can be found on the Lee County Web,