The purpose of this job within the organization is to assist the Director in supervising the daily operations of the Emergency Medical Services Department, ensuring prompt response to 911 calls and the provision of quality medical treatment and transportation to appropriate medical facilities. Schedules and supervises paramedics, Field Training Officers, EMTs and Crew Chiefs on assigned shift; ensures compliance with all policies, procedures and medical protocol. Monitors and ensures the provision of adequate supplies and equipment. Completes required records. Performs SC approved EMT-Paramedic skills. Performs rescue skills. Coordinates and dispatches non-emergency transports.
This class works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.
- Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
- Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
- Ensures crew compliance with established medical protocol, policies and procedures.
- Completes required records and forms documenting patient treatment. Collects, reviews and submits reports prepared by subordinates; ensures that reports are accurate and properly completed.
- Responds to emergency calls, providing basic and advanced life support treatment to patients, as well as transportation to appropriate medical facilities. Assesses the condition of patients and makes decisions regarding proper courses of action. Performs such duties as CPR, cardiac monitoring, medication calculation and administration, splint application, wound treatment, control of bleeding, monitoring and relaying of vital signs, oxygen and IV therapy administration, sterile suctioning, intubation, defibrillation, ECG monitoring, 12 lead interpretation and the management of cardiac arrest and severe trauma patients. Performs extrication of victims from wreckage as necessary.
- Operates an ambulance, rescue unit and a wide range of life-saving / life supporting equipment, tools; generator, safety gear, siren, medical instruments and supplies.
- Monitors and initiates radio communications with dispatch center, hospital personnel and other public safety agencies to receive and to transmit instructions involving patient care. Provides instructions to first responders and bystanders in the use of first aid equipment. Determines the need for back-up assistance. Assures rescue equipment is maintained and in proper working order.
- Assists with the inspection and maintenance of emergency vehicles and the auditing of daily supply and equipment inventory; restocks equipment in preparation for subsequent medical responses and shifts.
- Receives, reviews, prepares and/or submits various documents including daily schedules, daily logs, vehicle maintenance logs, patient treatment and insurance records, supply requisitions, inventory lists, check sheets, incident reports, memos and correspondence and employee evaluations.
- Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, co-workers and subordinates, other County department staff, law enforcement personnel, S.C. Wildlife Department officers, rescue squad personnel, fire department personnel, the Coroner, the Solicitor, attorneys, public utility workers, patients and their families, hospital staff, lifeguards, DHEC inspectors, nursing home personnel, inmates, funeral home personnel, morgue personnel, pathologists, Poison Control Center personnel and the general public.
- Cleans and disinfects ambulance; performs routine maintenance and safety checks; repairs damaged equipment.
- Facilitates crowd and/or traffic control as needed at emergency scenes.
- Assures medical supplies are stocked on rescue unit.
- Performs safety checks of ambulances and assures routine maintenance is performed.
- Performs other duties and related work as instructed and assigned
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by specialized courses/training equivalent to completion of one year of Paramedic training or closely related field.
Requires four (4) years direct experience as a paramedic; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Physical Demands:
Performs medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, jumping, dancing, stretching, or lifting all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular
and recurring basis or exceptional skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving very close tolerances or limits of accuracy. Must be able to lift 125 pounds
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment):
- Involves routine and frequent exposure to:
Bright/dim light; Dusts and pollen.
Extreme heat and/or cold; Wet or humid conditions.
Extreme noise levels, Animals/wildlife.
Vibration; Fumes and/or noxious odors.
Traffic; Moving machinery.
Electrical shock; Heights.
Radiation; Disease/pathogens.
Toxic/caustic chemicals; Explosives; Violence.
Other extreme hazards not listed above.
Special Certifications and Licenses:
- SC Paramedic Certification
- National Registry Certification
- Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.
- FEMA Incident Command Certification at IS-100, 200, 700, and 800
- Certifications in CPR, ACLS, PALS or PEPP, PHTLS, AMLS
Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance:
Orangeburg County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires Orangeburg County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.
