EMS Crew Chief (24/72)

About the role

The EMS Crew Chief is responsible for the timely and appropriate medical care and transportation of ill and injured patients for the effective operation of Emergency Medical Services.

Responsibilities

• Responds to emergency calls.
• Affirms physical condition of patients and decides on the proper course of action.
• Extricates victims from wreckage, homes, buildings and confined spaces.
• Supports patients with basic procedures like CPR, splint application, oxygen administration, wound treatment, monitoring and relaying of vital signs, etc.
• Provides advanced life support to patients including cardiac monitoring, defibrillation/synchronized cardioversion, medication administration, advanced airway placement, intra-venous therapy, end-tidal CO2 monitoring, etc.
• Operates an ambulance and a wide range of life-saving/life supporting equipment to provide safe and prompt transportation to appropriate medical facility.
• Obtains patient's medical history and completes required documents for submission to the appropriate medical facility.
• Performs routine maintenance and tests equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Ensures that vehicles are clean, stocked with supplies and response-ready.
• Maintains two-way radio communications with dispatch center, hospital personnel and other public safety agencies.
• Supervises crew member or other employees assigned to the ambulance.
• Performs general housekeeping of station.
• Interacts and communicates professionally with the public, patients, their family members, medical facility staff, dispatches and other public safety agencies.
• Assists with new employee orientation/training.

Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of 18 years old at time of hire.
• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Requires National/South Carolina paramedic certification supplemented by one to two years of EMS experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Must possess a valid South Carolina driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
• Must achieve minimum required scores on the Department’s pre-employment examinations prior to hire.
• Must possess an approved cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) credential and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) credential at the time of hire.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to bend, kneel, crouch and crawl in confined spaces.
• Must be able to reach, bend, stoop, carry, move and lift 150 lb. objects regularly.
• Push, pull, and maneuver a loaded stretcher (up to 700 lbs combined).
• Correctable vision sufficient to read monitors, labels, and drive safely.

Company Description

Vision Florence County strives to be an exceptional place to live, work, and visit by enhancing the quality of life for our employees and those who call the County home, by encouraging innovation and economic opportunities, and by fostering trust and integrity in the County.

Mission Florence County will provide high-quality public services, plan for the needs of our citizens, and promote a safe, healthy, and thriving community for all.

Benefits

• South Carolina Retirement System
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Flexible Spending Account
• Onsite Employee Health Clinic
• Onsite Employee Workout Facility
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Supplemental Insurance Options
• Discounted rates at local fitness facilities