EMS Lieutenant - EMS

Sedgwick County•Wichita, KS

22h

About The Position

Provide advanced life support, emergency care, and patient transportation in accordance with Kansas Board of EMS regulations and Sedgwick County EMS established protocols. Serve as an experienced paramedic in the lead role on an ambulance. Work under the supervision of a Captain and ensure that the organization’s standard operating procedures are properly applied to the assigned ambulance and EMS post.

Requirements

Two years of experience as a Paramedic with Sedgwick County EMS.
State of Kansas Paramedic Certification.
Valid US driver’s license without restrictions.

Nice To Haves

Four years of experience as a paramedic.
Associate degree in Paramedic Programs or a related degree.

Responsibilities

Provide emergency care and transportation according to KBEMS regulations and Sedgwick County Medical Society Protocols.
Establish a cohesive, productive working environment to enhance patient care and outcomes.
Maintain a safe work environment and minimize injury risk.
Determine effective emergency treatment and transport methods.
Apply basic and advanced life support, administer medications, and perform appropriate invasive procedures.
Coordinate care with the receiving facility.
Respond appropriately to emergency calls.
Ensure ambulance mechanical readiness and maintain a clean workplace free of potentially infectious contaminants.
Ensure emergency medical equipment, medical supplies, medications, and personal and vehicle safety equipment are properly inventoried and ready.
Communicate EMS operational readiness reports effectively.
Use navigation tools proficiently to support prompt emergency responses.
Maintain knowledge of MCT/EPCR operations and software.
Demonstrate leadership by maintaining above-average proficiencies relevant to effective operation of the assigned ambulance.
Maintain accurate, complete, and timely patient-care records and files.
Complete post supply order forms when needed.
Ensure completion of the Daily Mechanical Log Checklist and Daily Narcotics Log.
Document insufficiencies in the appropriate report (QIR, ACR, ECR, FCR).