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NEOGOV · 6 days ago

EMS CAPTAIN

Gaston County Emergency Medical Services, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$37.50/hr - $61.88/hr

3+ years exp

Gaston County Government is dedicated to improving the lives of its citizens and is seeking an EMS Captain for its Emergency Medical Services. The role involves supervising emergency medical personnel, ensuring operational readiness, and coordinating EMS operations to provide superior quality emergency medical service.

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Responsibilities

Supervision and technical medical support in the operational readiness

Response and transport of emergency and non-emergency patients to appropriate medical facilities for the Countywide Emergency Medical Services System

Directly supervising and evaluating the work of subordinate emergency medical personnel

Following and insuring compliance to Gaston County Policy, GEMS Standard Operating Procedures, GEMS Medical Protocols, and NCOEMS regulations and direct operations within those parameters

Auditing and checking Patient Care Reports for accuracy and supporting documentation attached

Adjusting or authorizing changes in an employee's work schedule, training schedule, and leave time as needed

The direction and coordination of Gaston County's EMS System operations and ensuring adequate coverage to handle incoming ambulance calls

Adjusting personnel and unit assignments to maintain optimum coverage during a shift

Observation and evaluation of departmental operations to ensure compliance with GEMS Standard Operating Procedures, GEMS Medical Protocols, and NCOEMS Regulations

On scene direction and coordination of EMS Operations when responding to a scene and has the option to assume direct coordination or command of EMS Operations

Preparing activity, incident, and statistical reports as required

Responding to major incidents to assume direction and coordination of EMS Operations

Responding to and assisting crews on serious calls

Responding to and assisting units that are lower certified and are requesting assistance

Direct emergency medical personnel at or below the EMT-Paramedic level in the delivery of patient care during a call for ambulance service

Qualification

EMT-Paramedic certificationACLS certificationPHTLS certificationPALS/PEPP certificationNREMTP certificationASLS certificationNRP certificationSupervisory experienceEffective supervisionTwo-way radio communicationEmergency care knowledgeCounty geography knowledgeMotor vehicle regulations

Required

Graduation from an accredited college or university with an AAS Degree in EMT Paramedic or other closely related field with a minimum of three (3) years of experience and one (1) year of service with Gaston EMS required

Certification in North Carolina as an EMT-Paramedic with current certifications and/or Instructor in the following is required: ACLS, PHTLS, PALS/PEPP, AMLS, GEMS, CPR

A valid driver's license with no more than 3 points on driving record is required