Job Description

Summary:

This position reports to the on-duty Operations Supervisor and/or the Director of Operations.

The Assistant Supervisor is the lead EMT-P on the ambulance shift trained to administer prompt and efficient pre-hospital and Inter-Facility Transportation care to the patient at the ALS/ASP/CCP level. In addition, he or she is responsible for assisting the Operations Supervisor with daily department operations, will serve as the lead training officer of the shift, and will function as the Shift Supervisor in the absence of the Operations Supervisor.

This class works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings with the on-duty Operations Supervisor or Manager.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operates an ambulance as the lead medical provider on the unit.
• Utilizes a wide range of lifesaving / life supporting equipment, safety gear, siren, medical instruments and supplies.
• Secondary responsibilities would be supervisory duties conducted during the shift.
• Monitors and initiates radio communications with Communications center, hospital personnel and other public safety agencies to receive and to transmit instructions involving patient care.
• Provides instructions and mentoring to EMR’s, EMT’s, and bystanders in the use of first aid equipment.
• Assists with the inspection and maintenance of emergency vehicles and the auditing of daily supply and equipment inventory; restocks equipment in preparation for subsequent medical responses and shifts.
• In the absence of the operations supervisor the Assistant Supervisor may assist and reviews, prepares and/or submits various documents including daily schedules, daily logs, vehicle maintenance logs, patient treatment and insurance records, supply requisitions, inventory lists, check sheets, incident reports, memos and correspondence and other important documentation.
• Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the immediate on-duty Operations Supervisor, co-workers and subordinates, other MedFleet staff, law enforcement personnel, and Fire/EMS department personnel
• Assistant Supervisor will be the point of contact for the FTO’s and will assist the Clinical and Operations Manager with additional training.
• Assistant Supervisor will sit on at least one steering committee (i.e., Quality Council, etc.).
• Assistant Supervisor will act as Operations supervisor for their shift anytime a regular supervisor is not on duty.
• The Assistant Supervisor may assist in the new hire academy and conduct classes that he or she is certified to be an instructor for.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of pre-hospital, interfacility, or critical care experience as a Paramedic
• Current Florida Paramedic certification (Information for out-of-state applicants or to renew click here )
• Current BLS & ACLS Certification
• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Florida driver license upon offer of employment.
• Strong communication skills
• Proficiency with computers including MS Office Suite
• High School Diploma or GED

Desired Qualifications

• Supervisor or Field Training Officer experience
• Critical Care Paramedic training experience and/or certification
• CPI Certification (or ability to get within 6 months of promotion)
• Accident investigation and OSHA training (or within 6 months of promotion)
• Quality management experience (medical and/or non-medical)
• AS Degree in EMS or equivalent experience
• Current Instructor Certifications (ACLS, BLS, PALS, PHTLS, etc.)

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions

• Working in a wide range of environments and hazardous conditions.
• Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances.
• Subject to varying and unpredictable situations.
• Subject to many interruptions.
• Subject to irregular hours.
• Frequent pressure due to multiple tasks, radio calls and inquires.
• Requires judgment/action which could result in the death of a patient.
• Requires ability to multi-task.
• Subject to recall during declared or undeclared major emergencies pursuant to F.S. 252.
• Stooping, sitting, crouching, walking, pulling, lifting, grasping, hearing, seeing up close, seeing far away, kneeling, reaching, pulling, talking, standing, finger movement, repetitive motions, depth perception.
• Ability to lift and carry patients weighing in excess of 250 pounds, with assistance, without causing harm or aggravating injuries to the patient or themselves.
• Frequent lifting of people and equipment of 100+ pounds; extensive, or considerable standing/walking; Lifts positions, pushes and/or transfers patients; lifts supplies/equipment; manual dexterity and mobility; intermittent exertion when performing treatments.
• Work requires moderate exposure to one or more disagreeable conditions (i.e., irate customers, inclement weather, excessive noise, extreme temperatures, odors or dust).
• This position requires moderate exposure or risk to physical health and/or physical safety (e.g. exposure to environmentally hazardous material, heavy equipment) This position often requires the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and includes completing and successfully passing medical evaluations or clearances.
• Requirements will vary; must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

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