Paramedic Specialist

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for administering advanced emergency medical care, managing various medical incidents, and performing exterior fire suppression and support functions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

• Provide leadership during medical / trauma calls by controlling the scene and directing EMTs.
• Administer BLS and ALS Care to sick or injured persons in pre-hospital settings.
• Administer drugs, orally, nasally, rectally, intravenously, or by injection.
• Conduct daily inspection of department's equipment and apparatus and ensure that equipment and apparatus are in place and ready for use.
• Ensure all pre-hospital drug quantities are correct and the medications are in date.
• Is responsible for the narcotics on the assigned unit, including their security, and the tracking of their administration and use.
• Ensure that the station is kept in an orderly fashion.
• Participate in community service programs.
• Participate in department training courses to learn firefighting theory and practice, SC DHEC Continuing Education Program, and the handling of hazardous materials and explosives.
• Work independently with occasional review of work performance or records.
• Assist with establishing a water supply on a fire scene.
• Operate exterior handlines and master stream devices on a fire scene.
• Place ground ladders for access and egress on a fire scene.
• Assist in the evacuation of fire victims on a fire scene.
• Perform emergency driving role including the driving of an ambulance when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK :

To deliver superior performance in a manner that is distinctive and impactful to each person served and that establishes a standard for quality that endures for generations.