Job Summary

ASSISTANT CHIEF (24)

This is a highly responsible managerial position responsible for implementing the Lake EMS team approach to delivering pre-hospital care to the citizens and visitors to Lake County. The EMS team administers medical care to all patients, regardless of protected class. The Assistant Chief is responsible for supervising District Chiefs and managing and directing all field staff during an assigned shift. The incumbent is required to display leadership, integrity, honesty and reliability. This position may be required to assist with emergency support functions in the event of a declared emergency and/or any other emergency duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered. This position requires High school graduate GED (equivalent. Certification as a Paramedic in the State of Florida, minimum of four years of Paramedic experience on an ALS level, at least two years of experience as a supervisor over other EMS staff, current ACLS certificate (or equivalent), current CPR for Healthcare Providers certificate (or equivalent), 16 Hour EVOC certificate (or equivalent), Florida Class “E” Driver’s license. •Knowledge of principles of EMS Operations •Knowledge of principles for supervising and motivating subordinate employees. Ability to supervise other employees.Knowledge of Lake Emergency Medical Services policies and procedures relating to Field Operations, Human Resource Management, Purchasing, Billing, Quality Development, and other areas. Ability to apply policies to specific situations. •Knowledge of the principles of ALS and BLS care. Knowledge of Lake Emergency Medical Services medical protocols. Knowledge of Patient assessment including topographic anatomy, diagnostic signs, vital signs and patient surveys to include subjective and objective findings. Ability to select and properly apply required steps in protocols. Skill in safely moving and immobilizing patients, and in applying bandages, splints, cervical collar, etc. Skill in performing CPR. •Knowledge of proper operation of heart monitor and defibrillation equipment. Ability to properly set-up and use equipment, including settings for defibrillation or cardio version. Ability to interpret cardiac rhythm strips. Ability to use stethoscope and blood pressure cuff. •Knowledge of Pharmaceuticals which would include the proper and generic names of drugs; the proper dose (ages); routes of administration; contraindications for the usage of same; actions of the drug; any possible allergic reaction of the drug and appropriate medical reversal treatment. Ability to administer drugs using a variety of methods, including intravenously. Skill in properly administering injections and inserting IV catheters. Ability to measure and administer proper dosages. Skill in administering oxygen therapy. •Knowledge of the principles of the National Incident Management System. Ability to apply principles to actual incidents and to coordinate with other public safety organizations. •Knowledge of rules for effective written and spoken English communications. Ability to prepare verbal and written reports. •Knowledge of physiology of respiration; ability to provide proper airway management; skill in establishing and maintaining a variety of airways including performing endotracheal intubations. Ability to use suction unit. •Knowledge of emergency vehicle operations and including operation of on-board equipment, communication operations and economy of communication usage.

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