PARAMEDIC; Sumter County, GA

Overview

Paramedic - Sumter County, Georgia. EMS Service line: 911. FTE:
Full Time. Shift(s) availability: 24/48.

• Primary Job is to function as a Paramedic conducting patient care from an ambulance.
• Responsible for the daily supervision of the EMS field operations in the absence of senior management, as time allows.
• Ensure adequate zone coverage, compliance, and serve as Ameri Pro EMS’ liaison with outside responding agencies and personnel.
• Prepare appropriate reports in the absence of senior management involving mechanical breakdowns, accident investigation, exposures, daily shift activities, and other incidents that may occur.
• Ensure assigned employees adhere to Ameri Pro EMS’ policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards.
• Ensure that Ameri Pro EMS’ Patient Care Protocols are adhered to.
• Assist the Supervisor and Manager in evaluating the performance of employees assigned to them, maintain attendance records and ensure professionalism.
• Monitor deployment and efficiency of the established system; make decisions concerning IFT, Mutual Aid, and Out of town trips in absence of Senior Management.
• Manage day-to-day short term scheduling; ensure TEFs are turned into the Operations Supervisor.
• Deliver RTF paperwork to employees on duty and forward to the administrative assistant.
• Ensure daily duties (truck cleaning, station duties, check offs, etc.) are performed.
• Be the first contact for OJIs, complaints, company-related accidents; start initial investigations and forward to Operations Supervisor for completion.
• Complete daily report at end of each shift detailing activities.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and training for new employees and students.
• Perform functions in accordance with financial and operational plans and goals related to cost effectiveness and efficient management.
• Respond to the scene of calls with crews and assume command and coordinate ambulance transport in the event of a Mass Casualty Incident until relieved by a member of senior management.
• Attend regular planning meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate the ability to safely lift, transfer and maneuver patients in and out of ambulances, facilities, residences and other locations.

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the EMS field preferred.
• State specific Paramedic license in good standing / current NREMT certification if required by state.
• Current certifications CPR: BLS, ACLS, PCC/PALS
• Valid state specific Drivers’ license.
• Successful completion of a comprehensive background check and drug screening.
• Strong people skills and proven ability to collaborate within a team.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to comprehend and execute verbal and written instructions in English.
• Ventilator certified every three (3) years
• Successful completion of a written and practical exam
• FEMA IS certs: (IS-100; IS-200; IS-700; IS-800)

• Previous experience working as a Paramedic or in a similar medical role.
• Additional certification or advanced training in emergency services:
  Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS);
  Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) and/or Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) training
• Technology proficiency

• Knowledge of methods and techniques for providing on-site emergency medical services.
• Knowledge of company medical director approved protocols and standing orders.
• Ability to read and interpret local maps.
• Demonstrated skills in the successful completion of multiple, simultaneous, and rapidly emergent tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to read and understand medical terminology.
• Demonstrated ability to write reports, and correspondence.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize personal computer systems including PCR reporting, email and MDT applications.
• Demonstrated ability to represent Ameri Pro EMS and other team members as an EMS professional.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and…