Lead Paramedic

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Summary
The Shift Lead Paramedic, under the guidance of the Director, EMS Operations Supervisor or ALS Coordinator, shall be responsible for the oversight of the shift-to-shift operations of their specific platoon. The Shift Lead paramedic will also function as an emergency response medical professional that administers medical care to victims of accidents, violence, and sudden illnesses such as cardiac arrests, strokes and trauma both pre-hospital and during intra-hospital transports. The Shift Lead Paramedic will not have any direct oversight of employees; however, the Shift Lead Paramedic will assist with management of transports, balancing of day-to-day schedules (specifically when staffing is short and a need for a chase vehicle is to be determined), assist with day-to-day inventory and reports of supplies and supply needs, equipment upkeep and maintenance needs and report vehicle needs/problems to leadership. The Shift Lead paramedic will also serve as a Field Training Officer (FTO) and work with both leadership and the Education Council Chairs with onboarding, training and logging of training for all new hires.

Job Duties

• Performs clincal care of patients as a result of illness/injury.
• Develops and/or revises work procedures and methods in coordination with department leadership, including oversight of tracked department metrics.
• Assists with scheduling, medical supply tracking and ordering, shift management, and other duties as assigned.
• Coordinates logistics for patient transfers, provider responses, and unit assignment.
• Assist with special projects including the Education, Operations/Safety, QA/QI, and CARES councils.
• Resolves administrative problems by analyzing information; identifies and communicates solutions.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED and
• Certified Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic
• 5 years experience as a pre-hospital provider
• Ability to manage one's own time and the time of others
• Results-oriented
• Strong time-management skills
• Ability to assess needs of acute and chronically ill patients and their families
• Ability to document and communicate pertinent information using computer and/or paper documentation tools
• Demonstrates age-specific competencies in the care of neonates, infants, toddlers, preschoolers, school aged, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients
• Knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions
• Must be able to apply advanced knowledge and training, developing, and executing a plan of care, and rapidly intervene in life saving procedures.
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• EMSVO Certification - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• PA EMT-P Paramedic - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• DL - Driver's License_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree

Physical Demands
Lift over 50 lbs. Push/pull up to 140 lbs. Carry 80 lbs. short distances. Frequent standing/walking, squatting, kneeling, crawling, climbing and reaching overhead.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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Work Shift:

Night Shift

Address:

119 E Holly St

Primary Location:

Hazleton- Holly Street

Position Type:

Onsite

Union:

Not Applicable

Work Schedule:

Sunday-Saturday; 6:00p-6:00a variable days

Department:

1031-00002 Hazleton EMS Operations