EMS DISTRICT CHIEF Position Available In Harnett, North Carolina

EMS DISTRICT CHIEF


Salary $62,552.00 Annually Location Lillington, NC Job Type Full-Time Regular Job Number

EMS 2229

Department EMS Opening Date 06/12/2025 Closing Date 6/20/2025 2:00 PM Eastern

DESCRIPTION

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SUMMARY INTERNAL ONLY- HCEMS EMPLOYEES

An employee in this position performs emergency medical care as a paramedic for Harnett County Emergency Services and serves as a lead worker for that shift.

This includes:

An employee in this position performs emergency medical care as a paramedic for Harnett County Emergency Services and serves as a lead worker for that shift. ; ensuring that the shift is covered with qualified personnel and has a sufficient supply of inventory; training new employees assigned to the unit; overseeing non-emergency medical transport during the shift; and assuming the role of the EMS Assistant Chief of Operations when necessary. This position is distinguished from the Paramedic position due to the greater responsibility for assisting with ensuring that the shift is covered with qualified personnel, ensuring adequate supply inventory, training new employees assigned to the unit.

Hiring Range:

$62,552.00- $72,716.00 based on experience

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION

Serves as a Paramedic on a shift and responds to emergency and non-emergency calls; leads care, rescue, response, and transport of fire, crime, accident, or other emergency and non-emergency victims/patients
Serves as field training officer to precept new employees and students in the field; documents training and procedures performed by the trainee; provides guidance and oversight on conducting medical procedures; mentors other employees; completes performance evaluations on assigned employees.
Must be able to drive and operate a vehicle to travel as needed.
Initiates disciplinary actions when appropriate; recommends and performs additional or remedial training as needed; and provides input into decisions on when new employees are ready to work independently. Meets with the departmental EMS Assistant Chief of Training and assists in determining departmental training needs based on review of cases or specific procedures; assists with updating protocols
Acts as a lead, supervising paramedic on critical calls; handles EMS command on MVAs, MCIs, and major events.
Signs chain of custody forms for narcotics from off-going crew; maintains them until end of shift or transfer of custody.
Reviews employee reports; trains employees in completing reports and documentation; and assists with quality assurance reviews on reports. Performs remedial training to help employees with specific skills. Delivers supplies to outlying stations; assures that units are adequately equipped and in proper working order and medical supplies are available.
Assumes role of EMS Assistant Chief of Operations when needed; assists in scheduling coverage for the shift; and ensures that all units and stations are properly stocked with supplies and equipment.
Work includes assuring that quality emergency patient care standards are in place, proper equipment and treatment are available and sound judgment and treatment decisions are made.
Develops schedules for full-time and part-time staff; finds replacements; and ensures proper training of assigned staff to maintain Certifications and to comply with the Medical Director’s directives. Provides information and support to other agencies including other emergency medical providers in the County, emergency management, law enforcement, and fire personnel. Interviews applicants; grants leave requests; and makes recommendation on routine personnel matters affecting assigned employees; completes performance evaluations; and initiates disciplinary actions when appropriate. Responds to complaints, questions, and information. Schedules transport during times when Transportation Coordinator is not on duty and assigns to staff.
Ensures the maintenance and completion of records, reports, and other information required for the shift. Monitors all call activity on an assigned shift; makes critical decisions with regards to what units are to be placed in service; and prioritizes services in high call volume situations.
Participates in a continuous training program to improve competence in medical technical work and in ambulance service and operation; studies Street and road patterns and networks of the County in order that future runs may be made with minimum difficulty and delay. Completes required paper work and reports.
May serve as a member of a two-person crew responding by ambulance, or may work independently responding in a quick response vehicle.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK

Associate’s degree in EMS or related field;
Three (3) years of experience as a paramedic, supervisory experience is desirable; Or equivalent education and/or experience; Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license; Possession of a current Paramedic Certification from the North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services;
Possession of other applicable certifications such as BLS, PALS, ACLS, ITLS and/or PHTLS, EVD and/or EVOC or equivalent, , and HazMat certification desired; and
Possession of ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700 and 800 is desirable
Meets all other requirements of Paramedic. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and

ABILITIES

Knowledge of federal, state, and local policies, procedures, and regulations pertaining to EMS including rescue operations. Knowledge of emergency medical procedures and techniques.
Knowledge of maintenance and repair of rescue equipment
Knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
Knowledge of intravenous therapy.
Knowledge of equipment and supplies employed in emergency care of patients.
Knowledge of County policy, geography, and locations of roads and streets.
Knowledge of OSHA and bloodborne pathogens, and other safety rules and practices applicable to job duties.
Knowledge of emergency patient care standards.
Knowledge of established Emergency Medical Standard Operating Guidelines and local Medical Director approved protocols.
Skill in recognizing trauma, signs, and symptoms of medical emergencies to determine appropriate treatment.
Skill in safe and efficient operation of rescue equipment
Skill in using computers and related departmental software.
Ability to perform duties in accordance with established emergency medical procedures and techniques, medical protocols and standing orders, and to train other EMT’s. Ability to work with a diverse socioeconomic population, based on the unique situations encountered.
Ability to respond quickly and calmly in emergencies and stressful situations.
Ability to safely drive an ambulance and QRV (Quick Response Vehicle) in normal and adverse conditions and according to motor vehicles laws.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written
Ability to deal with stress and death and dying patients.
Ability to accurately record services provided on required forms.
Ability to maintain vehicles, equipment, and facilities.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient contact..
Ability to interpret, explain, and apply a wide variety of policies, procedures, and emergency services regulations.
Ability to prepare various reports. Ability to react quickly, effectively, and professionally in emergency situations.
Ability to use sound judgement and determine best options and decisions for handling emergency matters.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with law enforcement agencies, volunteer fire services, public officials, hospitals, schools, and general public.
Ability to supervise the work of others. Ability to obtain and maintain privileges to function through HCEMS System Medical Director’s medical oversight.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to perform heavy work exerting up to 20 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects; frequently requiring 50 pounds of force to move objects; and occasionally requiring to exert up to 100 pounds of force to move objects. This work also involves the physical abilities of balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, grasping, handling, perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, discriminating among sounds, kneeling, lifting, having manual dexterity, using mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, performing repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, expressing ideas by the spoken word, shouting to be heard above ambient noise, and walking. An incumbent must also possess the visual acuity to read extensively, operate a variety of medical equipment, to inspect patients and monitor equipment, to administer medications, to operate a computer, and to inspect and assemble use of measurement of devices work with color or depth perception, determine accuracy, and make visual inspections.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee works both in an office setting and in the field as a Paramedic where the employee is exposed to the normal hazards of emergency rescue work, including risk of exposure to human body fluids and infectious diseases. Subjected to both inside and outside environmental conditions, exposure to extremes in temperatures, noise, vibrations, hazards associated with emergency medical work including exposures to fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation, and oils. Because of the nature of the work, the employee is exposed to human blood and is subject to the OSHA requirements on blood borne pathogens. Employer
Harnett County
Address
P. O. Box 778
455 McKinney Pkwy.
Lillington, North Carolina, 27546
Phone
910-893-7567 Website