Located in Purvis, MSJob Description: Paramedic LeadJOB SUMMARY The Paramedic Lead is responsible for ensuring smooth day-to-day operations by facilitating communication between field staff and leadership, monitoring system status and making time-critical decisions, reporting daily issues and achievements to leadership, acting as a role model to field employees, and providing coaching opportunities when standards are not upheld. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES • Perform the required daily functions of a Paramedic Basic and be readily available to assist field personnel. • Monitor, communicate with, and support field staff in their tasks and objectives. • Assess each call situation to determine best course of action and make or approve all medical decisions of the unit. • Act as a liaison between field staff, management, communications centers, healthcare facilities, and patient families. • Work collaboratively with all allied health and public safety personnel to ensure excellent customer service and the best possible patient care. • Ensure appropriate system status management goals are being upheld by monitoring system status and engaging directly with the communications center to pre-assign, reassign, and divert crews to provide optimal efficiency during calls. • Ensure that all in-service units are in a serviceable condition and oversee proper/timely deployment of field staff. Monitor building, unit, and operations sites for cleanliness. • Keep thorough and complete records of all issued equipment and be accountable for its return at the end of employee shifts. • Assist road crews and supervisory staff with proper Patient Care Report (PCR) transmission. • Ensure that staff is adhering to GMR protocols and properly resolve/escalate issues to the appropriate personnel. • Promptly report and escalate any workplace injuries, vehicle incidents, and damage to property or equipment. • Comply with all company policies and local, state, and federal employment laws while providing patient care according to clinical protocols and safety requirements. • Perform other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Experience: • Minimum 2 years of Paramedic experience. • Some leadership experience preferred. Education: • High School Diploma or equivalent (GED). • Some advanced education preferred. Skills: • Strong leadership and decision-making skills. • Strong listening and comprehension skills. • Ability to adapt to quickly evolving situations. • Effective oral and written communication skills. Credentials/Licenses: • State Paramedic Certification. • State Driver’s License with driving record in compliance with GMR’s Safety & Driving policy (proof required if conditional employment is made). • Ambulance Driver’s License. • BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP, BTLS/PHTLS Certifications. EEO Statement: Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability. More Information about this Job: Check out our careers site benefits page to learn more about our benefit options.
AMR Corp.