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Paramedic Lead

Paramedic Lead

Global Medical ResponsePurvis, MS, United States
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Paramedic Lead

JOB 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.

    Check out our careers site benefits page to learn more about our benefit options.

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