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C7062-12/00 <br />EMS ASSISTANT SUPERVISOR <br />GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK: <br />Performs difficult technical work and responsible administrative work on an assigned <br />shift supervising emergency medical care in the absence of the EMS Supervisor and <br />participating in the assessing, treating, referring, transporting or releasing of patients; <br />does related work as required. <br />Work is performed under general supervision. <br />TYPICAL TASKS: <br />Supervises the work of employees engaged in emergency medical care which includes <br />assessing, treating, referring, transporting and/or releasing patients; <br />Trains new employees on County policies and procedures; observes performance and <br />gives feedback on progress; <br />Issues oral and written instructions to personnel on shift; relays directives regarding <br />changes in policies and procedures; <br />Provides initial medical assessment and treatment to persons, including advanced life <br />support procedures; <br />Determines if patients need transportation to medical facilities and if so, determines the <br />appropriate method of transportation based on medical need; <br />Declines transportation of patients to medical facilities, if transportation is not needed; <br />Performs emergency medical care in accordance with established guidelines and written <br />and verbal instructions from the Medical Director and staff; <br />Supervises the emergency management scene; <br />Provides grief counseling to bereaved persons and remains on scene until Medical <br />Examiner or law enforcement arrives; <br />Performs related tasks as required. <br />KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: <br />Thorough knowledge of advanced emergency medical procedures and practices; <br />thorough knowledge of the geographic layout of the County; thorough knowledge of all <br />rules, regulations, applicable State laws and protocols dealing with emergency vehicle <br />operations and patient care; ability to supervise the work of others; ability to deal <br />tactfully and courteously with the general public and other County officials. <br />EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: <br />Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an <br />accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Emergency Science, <br />Emergency Care or related field and at least 2 years emergency medical experience as a <br />Paramedic or experience in a related medical profession; OR graduation from an <br />accredited community college with an Associate's degree in Emergency Science, <br />Emergency Care or related field and at least 4 years emergency medical experience as a <br />Paramedic or experience in a related medical professional OR graduation from high <br />school and at least 6 years emergency medical experience as a Paramedic or experience <br />in a related medical profession. <br />SPECIAL REQUIltEMENTS: <br />Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina. Must <br />maintain North Carolina certification as an Emergency Medical Technician at the <br />Paramedic level. <br />