Lead Paramedic-Full Time- Nights

Summary

Supervises and coordinates EMS resources assigned or dispatched to an assigned geographical area. Ensures on-duty personnel and equipment are maintained in a state of readiness and that staff members consistently perform in compliance with their position description and with the policies/procedures of the department. Performance is evaluated in cooperation with Shift Supervisor, Training Officer, Assistant Chief of Operations, EMS Chief and Medical Director by observation and through review of records and reports. May also serve in command position during mass casualty incidents or prolonged operations. May rotate to position of Paramedic Supervisor during his/her absence.

Major Job Functions

• Supervises and coordinates the work of a staff of Emergency Medical Technicians, AEMT and Paramedics assigned to a specific geographical area
• Functions as a Quick Response Paramedic within assigned district
• Communicates with other shift and lead paramedics to exchange information concerning operational and personnel concerns, special assignments and vehicle status
• Covers for Paramedic Supervisor, Assistant Chief of Logistics or Fleet Maintenance regarding vehicle and equipment repair needs
• Performs routine inspections of vehicles, equipment, and assigned facilities/stations. Follows established lines of authority and responsibility and ensures that service objectives are met and maintained
• Attends continuing education classes and trains on a regular basis to the satisfaction of the Training Office
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Education And Formal Training: High school diploma or equivalent required. Current certification by the State of North Carolina as a Paramedic required. Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) as sponsored by American Heart Association required. Certification in “Advance Cardiac Life Support” (ACLS) once required. Certification in “Pediatric Advanced Life Support” (PALS) once required. Completion of NIMS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700 & 800. NIMS 300/400 required within six (6) months of assignment required.
• Work Experience: 2 year’s experience as a Paramedic with CCEMS required. 3 years licensed driving experience in North Carolina or the equivalent required.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required

• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language
• Knowledge of emergency medical procedures, rescue techniques, hazardous materials incidents, equipment and supplies employed in pre-hospital care, and of communications equipment used
• Knowledge of the state, federal and local rules/regulations pertaining to ambulance systems
• Knowledge of current emergency medical transportation service needs of the county
• Knowledge of techniques and procedures involved in rendering professional medical care and transportation
• Knowledge of Cumberland County geography, particularly locations of major streets, buildings, hospitals, doctors’ offices
• Knowledge of and the ability to apply correctly, the policies and procedures of the EMS Department
• Ability to read road maps rapidly and accurately while under stress
• Ability to operate an emergency vehicle during an emergency and non-emergency traffic
• Ability to move around numerous physical locations, some within confined areas
• Ability to lift heavy objects, up to 150 pounds, with assistance and to assume awkward positions in emergency situations
• Knowledgeable of the age specific physiological, psychosocial, developmental and spiritual needs of the patients typically served

Physical Requirements

• Hearing, speaking and visual acuity are required
• Ability to operate an emergency vehicle during an emergency and non-emergency traffic
• Ability to move around numerous physical locations, some within confined areas
• Ability to lift heavy objects, up to 150 pounds, with assistance and to assume awkward positions in emergency situations