EMS CAPTAIN, AMBULANCE SERVICE

Description

Location: EMS Station One

Department: EMS - AMBULANCE SERVICE

Schedule: Full Time, , 24/48

Position Summary

The EMS Captain is a core member of the department’s leadership team working closely with the Chief and Assistant Chief. The EMS Captain is to provide first line supervision of department personnel on assigned shifts and is to assist in planning, coordinating and directing the Emergency Medical Services and associated technical rescue operations, staff supervision and providing emergency medical services. Responds to calls for service, providing assessment, treatment modalities, and transportation of patients in a variety of controlled and uncontrolled settings. Provides treatment interventions and advanced life support consistent with department guidelines and according to credentials issued by state authorities. Provides emergency care and rescue in a variety of situations where personal safety may be at risk.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Licensed as a paramedic by the Georgia Department of Human Resources, for a minimum of five years.
• A minimum of three years full time experience as a paramedic working in a 9-1-1 based ambulance service in Georgia.
• Current certification in BLS, ACLS is required.
• Certifications in PHTLS, AMLS, ASLS, STABLE, GEMS, PALS, CCEMTP is preferred.
• NIMS ICS courses required within 12 months of employment are 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800.
• A technical certificate in supervisory management is preferred.
• An associate degree in EMS or related field is preferred.
• A valid driver’s license is required and must have and maintain a good driving history in accordance with company insurance standards.
• Supervisory skills needed include scheduling, materials/equipment maintenance, performance appraisal, delegating, decision-making, teamwork enhancement, constructive counseling.
• Must be able to negotiate relationship situations.
• Must maintain knowledge and ability in clinical skills, and general knowledge of relative information to the department, medical center, and EMS regionally and statewide.
• Must maintain departmental credentialing and competency in ventilator management.
• Must maintain Georgia paramedic licensure, BLS, ACLS and other required certifications. If not current in PALS, must complete certification within 12 months from hire date.
  
  

WORKING CONDITIONS - ADA INFORMATION

Physical working conditions mostly uncontrolled. Must be able to work and make decisions in adverse climates and situations. Probable exposure to personal safety and health risks. High level of stress. Physical abilities include lifting, bending, pushing and pulling without limitations. Must be able, with assistance, to lift and carry a 100 pound stretcher, with patient on board, using proper techniques to prevent injuries to self, co-worker and patient. Must be able to care equipment and travel on foot for several hundred yards. May be required to perform duties for extended periods of time in critical situations. Intensive mental effort required. May be required to make quick decisions and judgements during extreme situations.