Paramedic Field Supervisor

Position: Field Operations Supervisor 

Reports to: Operations Manager

Schedule: 24/72 Rotation

Qualifications:

•    National Registry Paramedic (SC Paramedic) with at least 5 years documented field EMS experience

•    Documented EMS Leadership and/or EMS Teaching experience as lead instructor

•    Critical Care Paramedic and Flight Paramedic certification (CCP-C and FP-C) within 6 months if not already held

•    21 years of age or older at the time of hire with Clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)

•    Will serve as reserve FTO (Field Training Officer)

•    Possess a high school Diploma or GED (Associate Degree or higher preferred)

•    BLS, ACLS, PALS Provider (AHA)

•    Basic Life Support Instructor – ASHI and/or AHA (desired)

•    EVOC, CEVO, or EVD course completion or within 3 months of hire

•    Proficiency with ventilator operations

•    FEMA ICS 100, 200, 700, 800 within 3 months of hire (as well as ICS 300, 400 preferred)

•    Certified Medical Transport Executive (CMTE) within 4 years of hire (if not already held)

•    Strong interpersonal and communication skills

•    Promote a cooperative work environment 

•    Be detail-oriented and accurate while performing duties 

•    Provide customer service that is courteous and responsive 

•    Provide input in administrative decisions related to departmental policies, procedures, and personnel matters 

•    Organize and prioritize multiple tasks and competing priorities 

•    Collect data, keep records, and prepare specialized reports 

•    Maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, department heads/elected officials, health care professionals, and members of the public 

•    Interact effectively with persons from widely divergent backgrounds, interests, and points of view 

•    Operate an emergency vehicle safely and conscientiously in all weather conditions 

•    Use a computer for the purpose of data entry, word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, email and Internet 

•    Operate common office equipment such as calculators, fax machines, photo copiers and multi-line telephones 

•    Have clarity of speech, hearing, and writing which permits effective communication 

•    Handle low to high levels of stress, meet deadlines, and solve problems appropriate to the position 

•    Organize and present information and ideas clearly and concisely, in oral and written form 

•    Have sufficient vision which permits light to moderate production and review of a wide variety of materials both in electronic and hard copy forms 

•    Have sufficient manual dexterity to make handwritten notations and which permits light use of a keyboard and mouse 

•    Lift, move, carry, push and/or pull a minimum of 50 pounds and occasionally up to 125 pounds 

•    Sit, squat, kneel, crawl, jump, twist, reach, bend, stoop, stand, and step into and out of an ambulance 

•    Have sufficient personal mobility to complete work at various locations 

•    Endure exposure to adverse weather conditions and terrains while conducting field work 

•    Handle potential exposure to harmful blood and body fluids, infectious disease, harmful chemicals, and drugs 

•    Ability to work flexible schedule and occasional overtime as needed

Desired Qualifications:

•    Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification – or obtained within 6 months

•    Rapid Sequence Induction/Intubation (RSI) certified-or obtained within 6 months

•    PHTLS -or obtained within 6 months

•    Bachelor’s degree in related field (EMS, Fire, Public Administration, Business, etc.)

•    5-10 years EMS Leadership