PARAMEDIC CREW CHIEF - Full-Time

**More than one selection can be made from this post.** **The base annual wage is generated from a base hourly rate of $29.51 per hour under the standard rotating 12 hour shift schedule. Overtime is paid at 1.5 times the hourly rate for all hours worked in excess of 40 hours in a 7 day pay cycle. Additional overtime opportunities for shift coverage may be available per departmental policy. These opportunities would provide pay in excess of the estimated base annual wage.** The purpose of the class is to provide leadership and supervision of assigned ambulance crew in the performance of emergency medical services activities; to ensure prompt and proper response to medical emergencies; to enforce crew compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, protocols and standards of quality and safety; to respond to emergency calls and provide medical assistance at the paramedic level; and to perform related work as required. The class works within a general outline of work to be performed and develops work methods and sequences under general supervision. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS • Supervises emergency medical crew in assigned unit. Supervisory duties include scheduling, instructing; assigning, reviewing and planning work of others; maintaining standards; coordinating activities; selecting new crew members; testing new hires; allocating crew; and acting on crew problems. • Reviews the work of assigned crew for completeness and accuracy; evaluates and makes recommendations as appropriate; offers training, advice and assistance as needed; and relays needs of crew to supervisor. • Inspects vehicles and equipment daily to ensure cleanliness, sanitation, decontamination if needed, proper condition of equipment, and an adequate inventory of supplies; reports any discrepancies of required equipment and tools necessary to perform job; cleans and sanitizes vehicles; and notifies proper personnel of equipment/vehicle maintenance needs. • Drives ambulance in response to emergency calls; requests additional resources for the control of incidents as required; ensures safety at the scene; and serves as incident commander until relieved by higher authority. • Provides advanced life support and emergency care to the sick and injured; determines nature and extent of injuries or illnesses; assists in lifting and carrying patients in and out of ambulance; and transports patients to appropriate medical facility. • Performs such procedures as immobilization and bandaging, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), intubation, cardiac activity monitoring, preventing shock, administering medications, electrical cardioversion and/or defibrillation, IV therapy, and others as permitted according to certification; maintains constant awareness of patient condition; identifies and relays diagnostic signs to medical personnel while in route to medical facility; and reports verbally and in writing to emergency room personnel upon arrival. • Assists with extrication and other rescue procedures as necessary. • Works in conjunction with other first responders such as firefighters and law enforcement, hospital staff, and physicians. • Educates patients and their families about condition, medications and/or disease process. • Notifies dispatch personnel and Coroner's Office in the case of patient death; arranges for the protection of property and evidence at the scene. • Ensures crew compliance with infection control procedures. • Documents accident scenes for reports as required. • Prepares and maintains detailed records as required. • Performs general housekeeping duties as required. • Receives and responds to public inquiries, complaints and requests for assistance in areas of responsibility. • Performs general clerical work as required including, but not limited to, preparing reports, copying and filing documents, entering and retrieving computer data, answering the telephone, etc. • Works at various extra special events or sporting events; makes public relations appea…