JOB
The County of Volusia is seeking a Sergeant Paramedic for the Emergency Medical Services Division. This position provides field oversight of Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics as well as pre-hospital basic and advanced life support care and transport for the ill or injured.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
(NOTE: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. Duties not listed below may be included if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)Responsible for efficient operation in assigned area.Provide direction and assistance to the Paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians.May assign task to designated subordinate staff.Provides communications flow between supervisor and subordinate staff.Perform assessment and treatment consistent with United States Department of TransportationNational Standard Curriculum for Emergency Medical Technician- Basic and Emergency Medical Technician- Paramedic pursuant to and in accordance with standing orders promulgated by the EMS medical director or his or her designee.Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot equipment utilized for pre-hospital assessment and care.Safely operates vehicles in accordance with state law and prevailing standards.Acquire, manage, and protect privileged health information in accordance with federal and state laws, and county policies.Perform timely medical and billing documentation accurately and comprehensibly to ensure completion of the record of patient care and, when present, provide evidence of medical necessity for purposes of billing.Prepare and complete other reports and documents as necessary (e.g., controlled substance accountability logs, etc.)Maintain all credentials required by the state and the EMS medical director.Testifies in court (e.g., homicide trail, DUI, chain of custody), and gives dispositions.May provide clinical oversight and written evaluations for students from affiliated emergency medical service training programs.Cooperatively interacts with patients, coworkers, peers, other health care providers, and the public.Provides support and assistance to the Battalion Chief.Attends work on a continuous and regular basis.Must adhere to Federal, State and County and Local ordinances. May be assigned to other locations based upon operational needs.Responds to emergency situations. Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Ability to manage an emergency scene.Demonstrate diplomacy and tact when dealing with complaints. Ability to effectively and tactfully communicate, both written and orally Ability to understand written and verbal orders and implement appropriately. Knowledge of federal and Florida safety requirements and privileges when responding to non-emergency and emergency calls. Knowledge of Florida traffic and driving regulations. Skilled in the defensive driving of an emergency transport vehicle. Skilled in electronic patient care reporting, electrocardiogram transmission, wired and wireless computer networks, two-way radios, and cellular devices. Skilled in the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of all equipment utilized for pre-hospital assessment and care. Skilled in the operation of vehicles in accordance with state law and prevailing standards. The sergeant paramedic has an inferred fiduciary responsibility as it relates to a patient's needs for emergency medical care, medical transport, and the perceived need to access social services. ADA REQUIREMENTSPhysical demands: Heavy to very heavy work. Lifting in excess of 100 pounds, prolonged sitting, standing, balancing, bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, carrying, pushing, pulling, grasping, finger dexterity, kneeling, reaching, walking, traversing uneven ground, hearing, smelling, and visual acuity of depth perception, peripheral vision, and clarity in daytime and nighttime conditions to allow for driving and other activities associated with pre-hospital medical care.Environmental demands: Ability to tolerate prolonged periods in indoor and outdoor environments including, but not limited to, excessive cold, excessive heat, inclement weather, humidity, rain, wind, vibration, noise, water exposure, fumes/odors, physical hazards, and potential for exposure to blood/bodily secretions and pathogens.Mental demands: Ability to appropriately and professionally interact with ill and injured persons. Ability to work under stressful situations. Read and comprehend instructions, letters, journals, maps, and physician instruction. Write complex sentences and reports. Verbally relay information to others and speak extemporaneously. Perform advanced mathematical calculations pertinent to job performance.Volusia County is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Veterans' preference in accordance with federal, state, local laws.
