paramedic / firefighter

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.

Qualifications:

• Two years of college or graduation from a business college plus additional college level coursework in related programs. Desired: Associates Degree in a related field
• One year of full time, active emergency medical services experience. Desired: Previous experience in combination, career and volunteer public safety setting.
• 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. Desired: Certification in BTLS or PHTLS and Vehicle Extrication
• Certification as Firefighter 1 or must be enrolled in a Firefighter 1 course within one year of employment. Desired: Certification as Firefighter II
• 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.

Core Skill Sets:

• 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.