Paramedic ( repost 6-5-26)

Government of the Virgin Islands; Charlotte Amalie (United States Virgin Islands); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Virgin Islands Fire and Emergency Medical Services (VIFEMS) invites applications for a Senior Paramedic role. This position responds to emergency calls, renders advanced paramedical care, and leads on- scene operations while supervising lower-level EMT staff and students.

Responsibilities include preparing patients for transport, ensuring regulatory compliance, and coordinating with fire and police colleagues. A high school diploma and National Registry Paramedic certification are required.

Qualifications

• Requires HS diploma or equivalent and National Registry as Paramedic.
• Two years EMS experience.
• Knowledge of paramedic protocols and safety standards.
• Familiarity with CBAs and departmental policies.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency medical requests and provide advanced paramedical care.
• Lead and assist in training lower-level technicians and students.
• Ensure proper preparation for transport and compliance with transport regulations.
• Maintain equipment readiness and infection control standards.
• Coordinate with fire, law enforcement and health department partners.
• Oversee station operations and EMS staff on shift.

Skills

Advanced paramedic protocol

On-site emergency protocols

Emergency transport procedures

Certification requirements

CBAs and policies

Advanced paramedic procedures

High-speed driving

Calm under pressure

Safety and infection control

Guidance to EMT staff

Education

HS diploma or equivalent; National Registry Paramedic

Job description

PLUS DIFFERENTIAL PAY

Under the general supervision of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Supervisor or higher-level officer, this position responds to all emergency medical requests and renders advanced paramedical assistance to all patients as required. An employee in this class takes charge of all Emergency Medical Services (EMS) levels (EMT, AEMT) and ancillary personnel on their assigned shift.

This is specialized work in the protection of life and property through the performance of emergency medical services for the Virgin Islands Fire and Emergency Medical Services (VIFEMS).Responds to all emergency medical requests and renders advanced paramedical assistance to all patients as required.

• Performs initial and management of illness or injury to patients in accordance with specified protocol and procedure.
• Prepares or assists in the preparation of patients for transport, ensuring compliance with emergency medical transport regulations, protocols, and procedures.
• Provides direct paramedical and comprehensive patient care as required in each individual case.
• Leads, guides, and/or assists in the training of lower-level technicians and/or students, as specifically assigned.
• Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives; and maintains quality improvement objectives, safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
• Checks emergency medical equipment to ensure serviceability and compliance with safety and infection control regulations and standards.
• Performs other related duties as required.

High School Diploma or its equivalent, and National Registry as a Paramedic, with two (2) years of experience as an Emergency Medical Services provider (EMS).

FACTOR 1- KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Knowledge of the application of advanced paramedic protocol.
• Knowledge of and skill in the application of basic on-site emergency medical protocols and procedures of related certification requirements.
• Knowledge of the use of emergency medical transport procedures, facilities, and equipment.
• Knowledge of related certification and re-certification requirements.
• Knowledge of rules and regulations, collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), and policies and procedure manuals.
• Skill in the application of advanced paramedic protocol and procedures.
• Skill in driving a motor vehicle at a high rate of speed.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Ability to provide guidance and support to lower-level EMT staff, volunteers, and/or students.

FACTOR 2- SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

Work is performed under the direction of the EMS Supervisor who provides supervision over continuing assignments by generally indicating what is to be done and when limitations and scheduling is expected. Work is reviewed and evaluated for accuracy by the EMS supervisor.

FACTOR 3- GUIDELINES

Guidelines include VIFEMS Policy and Procedures Manuel, the VIFEMS Exposure Control Policy, departmental policies and procedures, rules and regulations, and the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

FACTOR 4- COMPLEXITY

Work consists of a wide range of responsibilities. The Paramedic must appraise the situation, ensure the adequate level of response of personnel and equipment to the site, and synchronize operations with fire and law enforcement personnel. The incumbent also ensures the pickup and return-to-service of equipment at the emergency scene and operates equipment as needed.

FACTOR 5- SCOPE AND EFFECT

The purpose of work is to respond to emergency calls, secure emergency scenes, calm distraught victims, relatives, and others, and keep them informed of operations and progress, and transport the patient to a medical facility. Work also involves taking charge of the lower-level staff engaged in EMS duties and managing the station on a day-to-day basis.

FACTOR 6- PERSONAL CONTACTS

Contacts are with co-workers, supervisors, personnel within the Virgin Islands Fire Emergency Medical Service Department, Department of Health, Police Department, and other external agencies, patients, family members and the public.

FACTOR 7- PURPOSE OF CONTACTS

Contacts are made to advise, provide, obtain, or exchange information, resolve difficulties, and control the work performed by EMTs. (Some persuasion may be necessary to obtain agreement, and resolve conflict when dealing with uncooperative, difficult, or hostile people).

FACTOR 8- PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work requires extensive physical activity which requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, and/or pulling of objects over fifty (50) pounds with considerable exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.

FACTOR 9- WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations such as blood or blood-borne pathogens that require extensive safety precautions and the use of protective equipment.