EMS FIELD SUPERVISOR/PARAMEDIC-CODY (FT)

Field Supervisor-Paramedic NRP

The Field Supervisor-Paramedic NRP will assist in day-to-day operations including facilitation of internal communication between field staff and management, outside agency interface, system status monitoring, facilitating short-term scheduling needs, equipment and supply maintenance, as well as other operational support functions as assigned by the EMS Director. The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status. They must be able to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the units/areas/departments policies and procedures.

Job Requirements:

• Currently licensed as a Wyoming EMT-Paramedic and National Registry # Paramedic.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Experience: Two years of EMS pre-hospital preferred. Two years of EMS supervisory experience preferred.

Skills:

• Must possess a high degree of confidentiality in all matters with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
• Must have excellent leadership skills.
• Good driving skills are essential.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with staff and public in a friendly, courteous and helpful manner.
• Must have well-developed written and oral communication skills.
• Must have ability to quickly and calmly react to life threatening situations.
• Able to perform effectively in highly stressful situations.
• Ability to communicate with a variety of people of different cultural backgrounds and educational levels.
• Ability to assess and treat patients to the US DOT and Wyoming Office of EMS, EMT-Paramedic level.
• Knowledge of aseptic technique and infection control principles.
• Must have ability to learn and use Microsoft Office Suite products including Word and Outlook.
• Ability to learn new computer software applications.

Partial list of skills:

• Endotracheal Intubation
• Orogastric / Nasogastric Tube Insertions
• Combitube Insertions
• Interpretive EKG
• Defibrillation
• Needle Thoracentesis
• Cardioversion
• Surgical Cricothyroidotomy
• Transcutaneous Pacing
• Authorized Medications Administration
• IV and IO Access
• Foley Catheter Insertion
• Rapid Sequence Intubation
• Ventilator Management

Required Certifications:

• AHA Healthcare as BLS Provider, ACLS Provider, PALS or EMSC Advanced Provider; PHTLS Advanced Provider.
• Current clean Wyoming Drivers License.

Essential Functions:

• Direct, monitor, communicate with and evaluate all CRH # EMS field employees.
• Liaison with patients, public safety agencies, training institutions, hospital personnel, and other system users.
• Ensure maintenance of quality field operations through daily contact, oversight, communication, and evaluation.
• Prepare employee evaluations and field crew contact reports.
• Provide staff counseling and guidance and information regarding operations.
• Ensure maintenance of adequate levels of staffing, equipment and medical supplies for field units.
• Responsible for complying with all local, state, and federal employment laws and organization policies.
• Prepare reports and manage projects as assigned by EMS Director.
• Is knowledgeable of and works within all pertinent, established CRH and CRH Emergency Medical Services Policies, Procedures and Protocols.
• Must have excellent organizational skills.
• Functions as a Paramedic when staffing the Ambulance.
• Review crew documentation, assist with clinical issues in department.
• Assures that all ambulances and stations are kept clean, stocked and ready for use.
• Supervise staff in keeping equipment clean and in good repair.
• Orient staff to safety procedures in the units.
• Mentor, develop, train, over-see orientation/preceptorships and in-service staff.
• Maintains competency on all equipment within scope of practice.
• Treats patients, public and other healthcare providers and public safety personnel with respect and dignity.
• Maintains a professional appearance of the approved uniform and dress code in accordance with the CRH EMS Uniform Policy.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Always acts in a professional manner and shall be able to handle conflict situations with good judgment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by EMS Director.

Secondary Functions:

• Ability to safely operate an ambulance in non-emergency and emergency driving conditions.
• Assist in the Emergency Department under the direction and supervision of ED physician.
• Must have a working knowledge of the geographic area, street system, and demographics of CRH EMS coverage area.
• Assist in community service events.
• Assist other agencies with training.
• Works on special projects assigned by the EMS Department Director.
• Respects the dignity, welfare, and basic rights of all patients and employees.
• Maintain insurability for hospital motor vehicle coverage

Cody Regional Health