MEMS-Lieutenant - Paramedic

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Paramedic Certification through National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, (NREMT).

2. Valid Driver's License.

3. Certified Paramedic through WV Office of Emergency Medical Service OR Obtain within three (3) months of hire.

4. Credentialed EMS Officer through National EMS Management Association (NEMSMA) OR Obtain within three (3) years of hire.

EXPERIENCE:

Two (2) years of experience as an EMS provider.

To be completed as established by department: (Administered at Department level)

1. Introduction to Rescue Awareness Course OR Obtain within six (6) months of hire.

2. NIMS IS100, IS200, IS700, IS800.

3. NIMS ICS 300 and ICS 400 (or ability to obtain in 12 months).

4. HAZMAT Awareness Certification.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Associates degree from an accredited institution 1. Critical Care Paramedic (WV CCP, FP-C, CCP-C, or CCEMTP).

2. Current or previous medical certification or license (Clinical Associate, Medical Assistant, RN, etc.).

3. Bachelor's Degree (BS/BA) or higher.

4. NEMSMA Credentialed EMS Officer (SPO, MPO, FACPE).

5. Vehicle Extrication - Operations Certification.

6. Rope Operations Certification.

7. NEMSMA FTEP Certification.

8. HAZMAT Operations.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by persons assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1.Provides global front line field supervision and operational oversight to daily operations. Responds to incidents and functions as a Paramedic in accordance with WVOEMS protocols.

2. Ensures field operations have adequate resources by assessing, identifying, procuring, and allocating resources.

3. Assigns, reviews, directs, the work of others.

4. Completes scheduling and manages daily operational assignments.

5. Reports on employee problems and assistance with ensuring employee needs.

6. Coordinates and orchestrates efficient, effective, and compliant EMS operations.

7. Sets the example and maintains agency standards and expectations. Ensures compliance with policies, procedures, and guidelines.

8.Monitors vehicle readiness, equipment inventory, and station maintenance.

9. Responds to and mitigates agency incidents, including employee injury and health concerns.

10.Coordinates and manages response to multi-unit, multi-agency, large-scale incidents.

11. Cooperates and interacts with external agencies and stakeholders.

12. Develops, organizes, and participates in continuing education, drills, and training programs.

13. Serves as Acting Captain during the Captain's absence, as assigned.

14. Addresses crew conflicts and operational issues and escalate to the Captain, as necessary.

15. Participates in community outreach and public education events.

16. Document personnel activity, shift reports, incident critiques, and other shift occurrences when required.

17. Conducts quality assurance and quality improvement in conjunction with the EMS Captain and Medical Review Committee.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Physical Ability- Tasks require the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of heavy objects and materials.

2. Sensory Ability- Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions; performance of functions in the field may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, smoke, temperature and noise extremes, hazardous materials, fire, unsafe structures, heights, confined spaces, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, bright/dim lights, toxic agents, human bites, explosives, water hazards, violence, disease, pathogenic substances, or rude/irate people.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.

2. Ability to mine, curate, and analyze data.

3. Ability to utilize computing systems that are required for essential job functions.

4. Reliable and self-motivated.

5. Ability to understand and solve complex problems.

6. Strong leadership qualities.

7. People management skills.

8. Exceptional organizational skills with a high attention to detail.

9. Flexibility and ability to work on multiple projects.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.