EMS SPECIALIST-HIGHWAY SAFETY TEAM (SEE ATTACHED FOR RATE OF PAY)

About the role

This position provides proactive assistance and rapid, initial emergency response to a designated highway safety route and/or area under the supervision of the Shift Battalion Chief.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes a dual operational model combining highway patrol services with immediate medical capabilities.
• Active patrolling of a designated high-risk corridor from within an ambulance or remaining in a designated staged area from 0600 to 1800 hours daily.
• Operates on a 48/96 schedule with a mandatory shift change occurring every 48 hours at 1900 hours.
• Identifies employees' pay grade and internal department policies, procedures, clinical practice guidelines, state, and federal laws.

Requirements

• Must be aware of the need for active patrolling of a designated high-risk corridor from within an ambulance or remaining in a designated staged area from 0600 to 1800 hours daily.
• Must be willing to operate on a 48/96 schedule with a mandatory shift change occurring every 48 hours at 1900 hours.

Qualifications

• Level 1: EMT-Basic
• Level 2: Advanced EMT
• Level 3: Paramedic

Skills

• High visibility and rapid intervention skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• No advanced EMT or Paramedic incentive pay due to the licensure being required for the position.

Pay

The pay for this position is determined by the employee's level (EMT-Basic, Advanced EMT, or Paramedic) and internal department policies.

Schedule

The position operates on a 48/96 schedule, with a mandatory shift change occurring every 48 hours at 1900 hours.