EMS Crew Chief - Florence, United States - Florence County, SC

Description

Salary: $20.89 Hourly


Location : 527 S. Church St. Florence, SC


Job Type: Full Time


Job Number: 00034


Fund-Department: EMS


Division-Slot: EMS Crew Chief


Opening Date: 03/19/2024

Under regular supervision, must be mentally and physically capable of responding to emergency medical calls promptly, providing patient's quality medical treatment and transportation to appropriate medical facilities.

Completes required records. Provides instruction and leadership to co-workers and subordinates. Reports to the Shift Supervisor and/or other supervisors as assigned.

Responds to emergency calls, providing basic and advanced life support treatment to patients, as well as transportation to appropriate medical facility.

Obtains patient medical history if possible; assesses physical condition of patients and makes decisions regarding proper courses of action.

Performs such duties as CPR, cardiac monitoring, medication calculation and administration, sterile suctioning, defibrillation, ECG monitoring and the management of cardiac arrest and serve trauma patients.

Performs extrication of victims from wreckage as necessary.

Operates an ambulance and wide range of life-saving/life supporting equipment, tools, generator, safety gear, siren, medical instrument, radio and supplies.

Completes required records and forms documenting patient treatment.

Assists in the supervision of crewmembers, provide instruction and leadership in daily activities. Supervisory duties include instructing, assigning and reviewing work; maintaining standards and coordinating activities. Offers advice and assistance as needed.

Assists with the inspection and maintenance of emergency vehicles and the performing of daily supply and equipment inventory; restocks and cleans/decontaminates equipment in preparation for subsequent medical responses and shifts.

Attends in-service training as required to maintain certification, as well as other meetings as required.

Ability to lift, handle and operate stretchers and other equipment required to provide emergency care and services.

May be assigned to single unit Quick Response Vehicle (QRV).

Acts as a SCC as assigned.

Receives, reviews, prepares and/or submits various documents including daily logs, vehicle maintenance logs, charge tickets, supply order forms, patient treatment and insurance records, inventory lists, expense forms, check sheets, incident reports, absentee reports, Coroner's reports, memos, etc.

Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, Emergency Medical Services Director, co-workers, other County department staff, law enforcement personnel, S.C.

Wildlife Department officers, rescue squad personnel, fire department personnel, Coroner, Solicitor, attorneys, public utility workers, patients and their families, hospital staff, news media, life guards, DHEC inspectors, nursing home personnel, inmates, funeral home personnel, morgue personnel, pathologists, Poison Control Center personnel, etc., and the general public.

Additional Job Functions

Assists with new employee orientation/training.

Maintains cleanliness of ambulance as needed.

Performs general housekeeping of station.

Facilitates crowd and/or traffic control as needed at emergency scenes.

Requests and receives supplies as needed.

Participates in public relations activities as necessary

.Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Requires high school diploma and paramedic certification supplemented by one to two years of EMS experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Must be in good physical health. Must possess a valid state driver's license. Must take FCEMS written and Practical tests.

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