PARAMEDIC - Firefighter

Campbell County•Rustburg, VA

About The Position

Makes a daily difference in the Campbell County organization and locality through: hard work, open and honest communication, ongoing improvement and accountability. PARAMEDIC/FIREFIGHTER Performs with excellence, the following tasks, including but not limited to: When necessary and appropriate, acts as a team leader in dealing with emergency and non-emergency situations, directing and supervising other members of the emergency medical care team. Provide basic and advanced life support, including comprehensive patient assessment, invasive airway management, cardiac monitoring and administration of medications. Determine the nature and extent of various medical and injury related problems, following established treatment protocols, and transporting patients to the appropriate receiving medical care facility. Performs manual and technical duties and responsibilities required to mitigate emergency medical incidents. Follows established regulations (12 VAC 5-31), standard operating procedures and regional protocols in the application of pre-hospital care and in completing job duties. Supervises and provides patient care at the scene of emergency incidents, as needed. Completes and maintains accurate records and documentation with regard to transport, equipment inspection, supplies usage incidents, and other forms of documentation inherent in the operation. Provides support for fire and hazardous material activities as required by the Incident Commander, which may include, but is not limited to: fire suppression, EMS standby, patient care, over haul operations, safety officer responsibilities, rehabilitation sector standby, etc. Inspects and promptly reports damage, deficiencies, safety issues or other problems with ambulances, department vehicles, equipment and supplies, or any other matters relevant to safe, efficient and proper operation. Checks and maintains assigned medical equipment, assures supplies, medications and other expendables are maintained at their desired level. Completes various day-to-day station chores (i.e. cleaning, laundry, maintenance trash removal etc.). Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality patient care. Participates in public relations, educational, recruitment and retention programs as directed by the Deputy Director - EMS.

Requirements

Two years of college or graduation from a business college plus additional college level coursework in related programs.
One year of full time, active emergency medical services experience.
Valid Virginia Drivers’ License and be insurable under the County’s policy.
Current Virginia Emergency Medical Technician – Intermediate or Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic certification.
Current certification in ACLS, PALS, EVOC, and CPR.
Certification as Firefighter 1 or must be enrolled in a Firefighter 1 course within one year of employment.
Current National Incident Management System IS-700 and IS-100 certification
Requires completion of National Incident Management System IS-200 within 120 days of employment.
Successfully complete a pre-employment physical, illicit drug screening, and criminal background history.
Desire to serve and assist others in a professional manner.
Requires the ability to maintain effective working relationships in order to explain policies and obtain cooperation in stressful situations. Requires the ability to seamlessly integrate with Volunteer Rescue Squad members.
Ability to carry out oral and written instructions.
Good decision making skills
Dependability as measured by attendance and punctuality
Ability to work closely and harmoniously with others, especially the volunteers of Campbell County.

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree in a related field
Previous experience in combination, career and volunteer public safety setting.
Certification in BTLS or PHTLS and Vehicle Extrication
Certification as Firefighter II

Responsibilities

Acts as a team leader in dealing with emergency and non-emergency situations, directing and supervising other members of the emergency medical care team.
Provide basic and advanced life support, including comprehensive patient assessment, invasive airway management, cardiac monitoring and administration of medications.
Determine the nature and extent of various medical and injury related problems, following established treatment protocols, and transporting patients to the appropriate receiving medical care facility.
Performs manual and technical duties and responsibilities required to mitigate emergency medical incidents.
Follows established regulations (12 VAC 5-31), standard operating procedures and regional protocols in the application of pre-hospital care and in completing job duties.
Supervises and provides patient care at the scene of emergency incidents, as needed.
Completes and maintains accurate records and documentation with regard to transport, equipment inspection, supplies usage incidents, and other forms of documentation inherent in the operation.
Provides support for fire and hazardous material activities as required by the Incident Commander, which may include, but is not limited to: fire suppression, EMS standby, patient care, over haul operations, safety officer responsibilities, rehabilitation sector standby, etc.
Inspects and promptly reports damage, deficiencies, safety issues or other problems with ambulances, department vehicles, equipment and supplies, or any other matters relevant to safe, efficient and proper operation.
Checks and maintains assigned medical equipment, assures supplies, medications and other expendables are maintained at their desired level.
Completes various day-to-day station chores (i.e. cleaning, laundry, maintenance trash removal etc.).
Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality patient care.
Participates in public relations, educational, recruitment and retention programs as directed by the Deputy Director - EMS.