Deputy Chief Paramedic / Firefighter - Island of B
Company: Patronus Medical
Location: Vienna
Posted on: August 7, 2022
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Job Description:
Job DescriptionUnder direct supervision of the Chief Paramedic /
Emergency Services Program Manager and Club General Manager,
provides services, individually and as a member of a team in
response to fire, rescue, hazmat and other incidents.Additionally,
a Paramedic/Firefighter will respond to medical emergencies and
provide prehospital ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT care to victims of injury
or illness. A Paramedic/Firefighter is ordinarily the highest
medical authority at an emergency medical scene and as such, makes
medical decisions based on standing orders, protocols and orders
from online and off-line medical direction. The position of
Paramedic/Firefighter necessitates the same knowledge, skills and
job requirements of a Firefighter I or II subsequent to minimum
time and training requirements as outlined in the minimum
qualifications.RequirementsEducation and Experience-- Must have
high school diploma or the equivalent (GED).-- Minimum of 10 years
experience as a certified Paramedic.-- Certification and licensure
as a Paramedic by US National Registry NREMT and/or Caribbean
Registry of Emergency Services and/or Paramedic Association of
Canada.-- Must maintain state-mandated continuing education
requirements, including currentAmerican Heart Association (AHA)
certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), AdvancedCardiac Life
Support (ACLS), Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) and
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), orequivalent.--
Professional Firefighter NFPA 1001 as minimum.Hazardous Materials
Basic Operations Level.ICS 100-300-700 Incident Command level
trainingSpecial Requirements-- Ability to obtain a valid Antigua &
Barbuda Driver license-- Must complete departments emergency
vehicle driving class.Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities--
Familiarity with existing triage, treatment and patient transport
protocols.-- Familiarity with standing orders provided by off-line
medical director.-- Proficiency in advanced life support
procedures.-- Knowledge of medical terminology.-- Ability to follow
both written and oral communication; ability to communicate in
awritten and verbal manner; ability to exercise appropriate safety
tactics in firefighting andmedical emergencies.-- In addition to
basic life support (BLS) skills, must be proficient in advanced
life support(ALS) skills including but not limited to IV therapy,
cardiac monitoring, advanced airwaycontrol and a variety of
medication therapies.-- Ability to handle high levels of personal
stress and to maintain composure under a varietyof adverse
conditions, including verbal and physical abuse, witnessing death
and criticalinjuries and experiencing risk of personal harm.--
Working knowledge of the goals and objectives of a fire control
program; workingknowledge of effective techniques and methods of
fire suppression and control; workingknowledge of effective
operation of policies and procedures established for the
FireDepartment; some knowledge of hazardous substances and thier
control.-- Skill in the operation of the apparatus to be driven;
skill in maintenance of equipment andstation; skill in operation of
fire and emergency medical service equipmentBenefitsCompetitive
salaryMedical, dental and vision insuranceVacation and sick time
allowanceStaff meal programsHousing accommodations
providedProfessional development and continuing
educationPerformance bonus eligibility based on KPI's
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