ASSISTANT SHIFT MANAGER

General Description The purpose of this job within the organization is to assist the Shift Manager in managing the daily operations of the Emergency Medical Services Department, ensuring prompt response to 911 calls and the provision of quality medical treatment and transportation to appropriate medical facilities. Performs rescue skills. Assist in coordinating and dispatching non‑emergency transports. This class works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences. Duties and Responsibilities Ensures crew compliance with established medical protocol, policies and procedures. Completes required records and forms documenting patient treatment. Collects, reviews and submits reports prepared by subordinates; ensures that reports are accurate and properly completed. Responds to emergency calls, providing basic and advanced life support treatment to patients, as well as transportation to appropriate medical facilities. Assesses the condition of patients and makes decisions regarding proper courses of action. Performs such duties as CPR, cardiac monitoring, medication calculation and administration, splint application, wound treatment, control of bleeding, monitoring and relaying of vital signs, oxygen and IV therapy administration, sterile suctioning, intubation, defibrillation, ECG monitoring, 12‑lead interpretation and the management of cardiac arrest and severe trauma patients. Performs extrication of victims from wreckage as necessary. Operates an ambulance, rescue unit and a wide range of life‑saving/life‑supporting equipment, tools; generator, safety gear, siren, medical instruments and supplies. Assists with the inspection and maintenance of emergency vehicles and the auditing of daily supply and equipment inventory; restocks equipment in preparation for subsequent medical responses and shifts. Assists with reviewing daily schedules, daily logs, vehicle maintenance logs, patient treatment and insurance records, supply requisitions, inventory lists, check sheets, incident reports, memos and correspondence and employee evaluations. Cleans and disinfects ambulance; performs routine maintenance and safety checks; and assures routine maintenance and repairs damaged equipment are performed. Assures medical supplies are stocked on rescue unit. Performs other duties and related work as instructed and assigned. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by specialized Paramedic training. Requires two (2) years direct experience as a paramedic or closely related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Physical Demands Performs medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, jumping, dancing, stretching, or lifting all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or exceptional skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving very close tolerances or limits of accuracy. Must be able to lift 125 pounds. Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment) Involves routine and frequent exposure to: Bright/dim light; dusts and pollen. Extreme heat and/or cold; wet or humid conditions. Extreme noise levels, animals/wildlife. Vibration; fumes and/or noxious odors. Traffic; moving machinery. Electrical shock; heights. Radiation; disease/pathogens. Toxic/caustic chemicals; explosives; violence. Other extreme hazards not listed above. Special Certifications and Licenses SC Paramedic Certification National Registry Certification Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license. Certifications in CPR, ACLS, PALS or PEPP, PHTLS, AMLS FEMA Incident Command Certification at IS‑100, 200, 700, and 800 Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Orangeburg County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires Orangeburg County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management. #J-18808-Ljbffr