Cfv
Lead Paramedic-Full Time- Nights
CFV, United States of America · Full-time
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 9 hours ago
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About the role
- Performance is evaluated in cooperation with Shift Supervisor, Training Officer, Assistant Chief of Operations, EMS Chief and Medical Director by observation and through review of records and reports.
- May also serve in command position during mass casualty incidents or prolonged operations.
- May rotate to position of Paramedic Supervisor during his/her absence.
Requirements
- The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:
- Hearing, speaking and visual acuity are required
- Ability to operate an emergency vehicle during an emergency and non-emergency traffic
- Ability to lift heavy objects, up to 150 pounds, with assistance and to assume awkward positions in emergency situations
- Required Licenses and Certifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Current certification by the State of North Carolina as a Paramedic required
- Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) as sponsored by American Heart Association required
- Certification in "Advance Cardiac Life Support" (ACLS) once required
- Certification in "Pediatric Advanced Life Support" (PALS) once required
Skills
- Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language
- Knowledge of the state, federal and local rules/regulations pertaining to ambulance systems
- Knowledge of current emergency medical transportation service needs of the county
- Knowledge of techniques and procedures involved in rendering professional medical care and transportation
- Knowledge of Cumberland County geography, particularly locations of major streets, buildings, hospitals, doctors' offices
- Ability to read road maps rapidly and accurately while under stress
- Knowledge of and the ability to apply correctly, the policies and procedures of the EMS Department
- Ability to deal tactfully and firmly with the general public, other county, and/or city personnel
- Ability to learn, understand, and apply additional training and education
- Ability to use EMS type communications systems
- Knowledgeable of the age specific physiological, psychosocial, developmental and spiritual needs of the patients typically served
Benefits
- Cape Fear Valley Health System is an
Equal opportunity
- Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
This listing is sourced directly from Cfv's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.