Sergeant Paramedic - Emergency Medical Services

County of Volusia • Various locations throughout Volusia County, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The County of Volusia is seeking a Sergeant Paramedic for the Emergency Medical Services Division. This position provides field oversight of Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics as well as pre-hospital basic and advanced life support care and transport for the ill or injured. The role involves responsible operation in an assigned area, providing direction and assistance to Paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians, and ensuring efficient communication flow between supervisors and subordinates. The Sergeant Paramedic performs assessments and treatments according to established protocols, operates and maintains medical equipment, and safely operates emergency vehicles. They are responsible for accurate and timely medical and billing documentation, maintaining credentials, and may be required to testify in court. The position also involves providing clinical oversight for students, interacting cooperatively with patients and healthcare providers, and supporting the Battalion Chief. Responding to emergency situations and performing other assigned duties are also key aspects of this role.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or completion of a GED.
• Must have two years of experience as a paramedic for a 9-1-1 transport-based system or a combination of two years' experience as a lead EMT or Paramedic with Volusia County EMS.
• A Valid class E Florida drivers' license within 30 days of hire.
• A Florida paramedic certification.
• A certificate indicating completion of a sixteen-hour emergency vehicle operations course, or equivalent, which meets or exceeds the requirements of the state within 30 days of hire.
• A valid cardiopulmonary resuscitation credential (must include adult, child, and infant), as permitted by the Florida Department of Health.
• A valid advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) credential, as permitted by the Florida Department of Health.
• An American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) provider card or American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Basic Life Support (ARC CPR BLS) card.
• An American Heart Association Basic Trauma Life Support Prehospital Trauma Life Support (BTLS/PHTLS) within one (1) year of hire.
• A Pediatric Education for Prehospital Provider (PEPP) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within one (l ) year of hire.
• Internal candidates must be approved by the Volusia County E.M.S. Medical Director to practice as an Emergency Medical Technician -Paramedic (EMT-P) at the date of promotion.
• External candidates will have ninety (90) days to receive clearance to practice as an Emergency Medical Technician -Paramedic (EMT-P).
• FEMA ICS-100 certification
• FEMA ICS-200 certification
• FEMA ICS-700 certification
• State of Florida Paramedic Certification
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support Provider Card
• American Heart Association Advanced Life Support Provider Card
• American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support Provider Card
• NAEMT Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support Provider Card
• Drivers' License
• Must have and maintain a satisfactory driving record.
• Must not be excluded from participating as a health care provider in insurance programs including, but not limited to, Medicare and Medicaid prior to and during employment at the County of Volusia.
• Ability to manage an emergency scene.
• Demonstrate diplomacy and tact when dealing with complaints.
• Ability to effectively and tactfully communicate, both written and orally
• Ability to understand written and verbal orders and implement appropriately.
• Knowledge of federal and Florida safety requirements and privileges when responding to non-emergency and emergency calls.
• Knowledge of Florida traffic and driving regulations.
• Skilled in the defensive driving of an emergency transport vehicle.
• Skilled in electronic patient care reporting, electrocardiogram transmission, wired and wireless computer networks, two-way radios, and cellular devices.
• Skilled in the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of all equipment utilized for pre-hospital assessment and care.
• Skilled in the operation of vehicles in accordance with state law and prevailing standards.

Nice To Haves

• The preferred candidate, having met the minimum qualifications will be a cleared paramedic in Volusia County that through their work experience can verify they have a minimum of one (1) year EMS transport experience through Volusia County EMS or another 9-1-1 transport agency operating under the Volusia County Medical Director.
• Additionally, the preferred candidate shall be able to demonstrate they are in possession of an Associate’s degree (or higher) or that they are working towards their Associate’s Degree from an accredited institution.
• If selected, the candidate will be required to possess an Associate’s Degree within thirty-six (36) months of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for efficient operation in assigned area.
• Provide direction and assistance to the Paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians.
• May assign task to designated subordinate staff.
• Provides communications flow between supervisor and subordinate staff.
• Perform assessment and treatment consistent with United States Department of Transportation National Standard Curriculum for Emergency Medical Technician- Basic and Emergency Medical Technician- Paramedic pursuant to and in accordance with standing orders promulgated by the EMS medical director or his or her designee.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot equipment utilized for pre-hospital assessment and care.
• Safely operates vehicles in accordance with state law and prevailing standards.
• Acquire, manage, and protect privileged health information in accordance with federal and state laws, and county policies.
• Perform timely medical and billing documentation accurately and comprehensibly to ensure completion of the record of patient care and, when present, provide evidence of medical necessity for purposes of billing.
• Prepare and complete other reports and documents as necessary (e.g., controlled substance accountability logs, etc.)
• Maintain all credentials required by the state and the EMS medical director.
• Testifies in court (e.g., homicide trail, DUI, chain of custody), and gives dispositions.
• May provide clinical oversight and written evaluations for students from affiliated emergency medical service training programs.
• Cooperatively interacts with patients, coworkers, peers, other health care providers, and the public.
• Provides support and assistance to the Battalion Chief.
• Attends work on a continuous and regular basis.
• Must adhere to Federal, State and County and Local ordinances.
• May be assigned to other locations based upon operational needs.
• Responds to emergency situations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Volusia County is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.
• Veterans' preference in accordance with federal, state, local laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED