Provides clinical and operational leadership to Basic Life Support Emergency Medical Services staff. Functions as an integral part of the Department's Management Team to promote optimal staff participation and performance in all divisions of the EMS department. Performs basic patient assessments and provides life support services in the pre-hospital setting as well as during emergent and non-emergent patient transport.
Education: High school diploma or equivalency. New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, or National Registry EMT Certification. Non-NJ certified EMTs will be required to obtain NJ certification within one (1) year of employment. If unable to obtain NJ reciprocity it must be reported and be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Primary PA providers will be required to maintain PA EMT certifications including EMSVO.
Experience: Three years previous EMS experience minimum. Previous supervisory experience preferred.
Other Credentials: AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider, Drivers License, Emergency Medical Technician, Hazmat Awareness,ICS-100,ICS-200,NIMS,NIMS-700
Knowledge and Skills: Intermediate computer skills.
Special Training: Specialty courses. Hazmat Ops, EMD/BCO (preferred), CEVO I, or equivalency. NJ EMT certification by the NREMT, or the State of New York, or any member state of the Atlantic EMS Council, currently Delaware, the district of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities: Ability to multi-task, give and take direction, and work independently as well as part of a team. Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills required. Excellent customer service skills required.
Usual Work Day:8 Hours
Does this position formally supervise employees? Yes
If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.
Frequent physical demands include: Standing , Walking , Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Carry objects , Push/Pull , Twisting , Bending , Reaching forward , Keyboard use/repetitive motion , Talk or Hear
Occasional physical demands include: Sitting , Reaching overhead , Squat/kneel/crawl , Wrist position deviation , Pinching/fine motor activities , Taste or Smell
Continuous physical demands include:
Lifting Floor to Waist 125 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 50 lbs.
Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Accurate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing
Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens , Chemical , Airborne Communicable Disease , Extreme Temperatures , Radiation , Uneven Surfaces or Elevations , Extreme Noise Levels , Dust/Particulate Matter