EMS Shift Supervisor

Purpose of Position:

The purpose of this job is to work within the scope of established federal, state, county and departmental regulations, procedures, and rules. Provides lifesaving care to patients at the scene of an emergency and during transportation in an ambulance enroute to a hospital. Assesses critical illnesses and injuries, provide advanced first aid treatment, and perform advanced lifesaving healthcare on the scene.

Essential Job Functions:

• Must possess a valid National Registered and Maryland Certified Emergency Paramedic certificate.
• Responds to calls for medical assistance, such as at the scene of a car accident where someone is injured
• Assesses people's condition and determine what treatment, if any, is needed.
• Manages emergencies such as those related to respiratory, cardiac, or trauma incidents.
• Provides advanced life support, including patient assessment, airway management,

administration of oxygen, use of the automatic defibrillator, IV monitoring, assisting patient with prescribed medications or those authorized by Maryland State protocol.

• Assesses patient vital signs such as bleeding control and bandaging, shock

management, fracture management, CPR, AED, oxygen administration, airway management, advanced emergency medical management, patient assisted

medications, spinal immobilization, patient movement, and transport.

• Scheduling for assigned EMT’s and Paramedics of Shift.
• Review all shift EMEDS reports for compliance (mileage, signatures, medical record #) by end of shift and resolve discrepancies.
• Monitor completion of station duties.
• Verify unit checks in Operative IQ.
• Assist in coordination of public events.
• Assist with all training exercises to maintain compliance.
• Review performance infractions with departmental manager.
• Maintains all certifications as required by Dorchester County.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience/Certifications (minimum qualifications):

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of five consecutive years as Paramedic II (Fulltime) with Dorchester County or ten or more years’ experience as Paramedic II with another agency.
• Must be a National Registered and State of Maryland licensed Paramedic.
• Cleared by the Medical Director to actively practice.
• Advanced Airways trained.
• Incident Command Certified 100, 200, 700, 800.
• Incident Command Certified 300, 400 required or commitment to acquire within first year as Shift Supervisor.
• MFRI Hazard Material Operations Certification.
• MFRI ACLS Certified.
• MFRI PALS and/or PEPP Certified.
• MFRI BTLS certified (preferred).
• MFRI Fire Fighter I (preferred).
• Current Healthcare Provider cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
• Successfully complete Precept Training Process as applicable (maximum training not to exceed 6 months).
• Familiarity with Image Trend and Operative IQ.
• ALADTEC or similar scheduling software trained...
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Excellent leadership and mentoring skills
• Ability to navigate stakeholder relationships in life threatening situations.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license valid with no more than three points is required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Additionally, 1 of the 4 listed positions or commitment to acquire 1 of the 4 within first year as Shift Supervisor:

QA Officer

Cardiac Arrest (CARES) Coordinator

Infection Control Coordinator

Inventory Supply Coordinator

Physical requirements and working environment:

• Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or materials. This

position requires- climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motion.

• Must be able to exert over one hundred pounds of force occasionally, and or up to

fifty pounds force frequently. Physical demand requirements are at levels with those for very heavy work.

• Must be able to endure high heat conditions and subfreezing temperatures. Must be able to work in tight and closed spaces for extended periods of time. Must be able to work in situations of low visibility and under stressful conditions.

Dorchester County Job Description

• Clear vision and hearing, including the ability to communicate effectively in various environments.
• Comfortable working in both indoor and outdoor settings, exposed to varying weather conditions.

Other:

• Will be required to work on religious holidays.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.
• Must work cooperatively with others.
• When position requires vehicle operation, responsible for the safety,

readiness and operation of the vehicle and must abide by Dorchester’s safe driving policy.

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance:

Dorchester County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires Dorchester County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between Dorchester County and an employee and is subject to change as business/operational needs change.

Note: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, responsibilities, or duties associated with the role.

About Dorchester County

Dorchester County is called “The Heart of the Eastern Shore” because its mid-shore location and its geographic configuration is heart-shaped. Throughout history, renowned individuals have called Dorchester County home: Harriet Tubman, the “Moses of her people,” who risked her life time and again to help dozens of enslaved people find freedom through the Underground Railroad in the mid-1800s; Annie Oakley, famed sharpshooter who lived here in the early 1900s; and Anna Ella Carroll, President Lincoln’s secret adviser and military strategist.