Facility

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

Location

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Department

Emergency Medical Services

Job Family

Professional

Work Shift

Nights (United States of America)

Summary

Supervises and coordinates EMS resources assigned or dispatched to an assigned geographical area. Ensure 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

The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job.  The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below.  In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:

• 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

• Coordinates with 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

The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:

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

• Must possess and maintain a current driver’s license and acceptable driving record

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

• Ability to read road maps rapidly and accurately while under stress

• Knowledge of and the ability to apply correctly, the policies and procedures of the EMS Department 

• Ability to supervise departmental operations, subordinate staff, and communicate with all levels of employees in a composed and responsible manner

• Ability to act in the capacity of a paramedic while reviewing the performance of other advanced life support personnel

• Ability to perform under stressful conditions and to maintain leadership of the department under these conditions

• Ability to deal tactfully and firmly with the general public, other county, and/or city personnel

• Ability to drive all types of ambulance vehicles and a thorough knowledge of safe driving procedures used in the response of emergency vehicles

• Ability to learn, understand, and apply additional training and education

• Ability to use EMS type communications systems

• 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

Required Licenses and Certifications

BLS - American Heart Association

Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity