Peach County - Ems Shift Supervisor (internal position)
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Supervises the staff, daily operations and emergency response activities of an assigned shift; plans shift activities; prepares schedules and employee timesheets; assigns work, provides instruction; and ensures shift activities comply with established policies, procedures and protocols.
Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
Responds to emergency calls for assistance at the scene of a fire, accident, illness and/or life-threatening situation which require emergency medical services (EMS); arrives at the scene; assesses situation and implements applicable policies and procedures governing safety, infectious control, and hazardous materials; directs witnesses, family members or other persons at emergency scenes; and gathers information about emergency incidents.
Assesses victims’ conditions and immediate medical needs; extricates patients from vehicles as necessary; provides appropriate medical services and treatment to include providing advanced emergency medical treatment and advanced life support procedures; administers medications; and transports victims to hospitals as necessary.
Maintains radio contact with emergency dispatch staff and hospitals.
Drives and operates emergency vehicles to include ambulances; and operates emergency medical equipment.
Inspects vehicles and equipment; ensures vehicles are properly equipped with emergency medical equipment and supplies; performs preventive maintenance and cleaning; ensures the ready state of equipment and supplies; replenishes supplies as necessary; identifies needed repairs on vehicles; and performs minor repairs are made when possible; and identifies the need for additional, new and/or replacement equipment as appropriate.
Completes and maintains records and required documentation, including records of care and treatment provided to patients at emergency sites; prepares run reports, vehicle maintenance records, County billing forms, and other related operating records.
Assists with public relations activities; and works to educate the public regarding safety, basic emergency medical information, first aide and related topics.
Serves as a lead worker to less experienced emergency medical services staff; provides guidance and training; and provides assistance at emergency sites as needed.
Assists other emergency services agencies as needed; and works effectively with fire, police and dispatch personnel.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
Maintains the EMS station and its equipment; performs general cleaning; and ensures station facility is organized, clean and safe.
Performs other related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Vocational/Technical degree with training emphasis Emergency Medical Treatment and Paramedic courses; supplemented by minimum three (3) years previous EMS experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license with emergency vehicle driver’s endorsements. Must possess and maintain valid Paramedic, CPR, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advance Life Support and Basic Trauma Life Support certifications with Instructor Status.
Please direct questions regarding this position to michelle-akins@peachcounty.net
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