Paramedic Lead

US-MS-Purvis

Paramedic Careers

Req #: 51427
Type: Regular Full-Time
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Paramedic Lead

JOB SUMMARY The Paramedic Lead is responsible for ensuring smooth day-to-day operations by facilitating communication between field staff and leadership, monitoring system status and making time-critical decisions, reporting daily issues and achievements to leadership, acting as a role model to field employees, and providing coaching opportunities when standards are not upheld.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES  

*  Perform the required daily functions of a Paramedic Basic and be readily available to assist field personnel.  

*  Monitor, communicate with, and support field staff in their tasks and objectives.  

*  Assess each call situation to determine best course of action and make or approve all medical decisions of the unit.  

*  Act as a liaison between field staff, management, communications centers, healthcare facilities, and patient families.  

*  Work collaboratively with all allied health and public safety personnel to ensure excellent customer service and the best possible patient care.  

*  Ensure appropriate system status management goals are being upheld by monitoring system status and engaging directly with the communications center to pre-assign, reassign, and divert crews to provide optimal efficiency during calls.  

*  Ensure that all in-service units are in a serviceable condition and oversee proper/timely deployment of field staff. Monitor building, unit, and operations sites for cleanliness.  

*  Keep thorough and complete records of all issued equipment and be accountable for its return at the end of employee shifts.  

*  Assist road crews and supervisory staff with proper Patient Care Report (PCR) transmission.  

*  Ensure that staff is adhering to GMR protocols and properly resolve/escalate issues to the appropriate personnel.  

*  Promptly report and escalate any workplace injuries, vehicle incidents, and damage to property or equipment.  

*  Comply with all company policies and local, state, and federal employment laws while providing patient care according to clinical protocols and safety requirements.  

*  Perform other duties as assigned.  

QUALIFICATIONS 

 Experience:  

*  Minimum 2 years of Paramedic experience.  

*  Some leadership experience preferred.  

Education:  

*  High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).  

*  Some advanced education preferred.  

Skills:  

*  Strong leadership and decision-making skills.  

*  Strong listening and comprehension skills.  

*  Ability to adapt to quickly evolving situations.  

*  Effective oral and written communication skills.  

Credentials/Licenses:  

*  State Paramedic Certification.  

*  State Driver's License with driving record in compliance with GMR's Safety & Driving policy (proof required if conditional employment is made).  

*  Ambulance Driver's License.  

*  BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP, BTLS/PHTLS Certifications.  

Qualifications:

Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.
			
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