Class code: 06254
MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION
INSPECTOR
NATURE OF WORK
This is specialized technical work in the
enforcement of County ordinances regulating emergency and non-emergency medical
transportation and services.
The incumbent is responsible for inspecting
vehicles used within the county for advanced life support (ALS) and basic life
support (BLS) transportation (ambulances) and vehicles used for non-emergency
medical transportation for vehicle safety and medical equipment. The incum-bent
is also responsible for reviewing the credentials of the personnel assigned to such
vehicles to ensure they can provide the level of service appropriate to the
classification of the vehicle and that their certification is current. Work
also includes review of vehicle maintenance logs, staffing logs, and patient
records, compilation of data for statistical analysis, and preparation of technical
reports. Also provides staff support to the Trauma Quality Improvement
Committee, attending monthly meetings and as otherwise needed.
Employees
in this class are expected to coordinate and manage operations with
considerable independence, although major decisions are referred to an
administrative or technical superior or the agency director for advice and
direction. Supervision is received through conferences with an administrative
or technical superior. Supervision may
be exercised over clerical staff and specially assigned technical subordinates.
Work is reviewed through conferences, reports, program achievements, and adherence
to established policies and procedures.
ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS
Inspects advanced life support (ALS) and
basic life support (BLS) transport vehicles for compliance with state and
Broward County guidelines for such vehicles.
Inspects nonemergency medical transportation
service vehicles for compliance with
Verifies the credentials of the personnel
assigned to each unit for compliance with appropriate staffing levels.
Inspects transport logs and files of Non-Emergency
Medical Transport Services (NEMTS) agencies for compliance with
Maintains vehicle permit and inspection
logs.
Compiles biannual reports for all agencies
of the units inspected and personnel reviewed for use during COPCN/NEMTS
License renewals.
Prepares narrative and technical reports
using a basic computer office applications, including spreadsheets.
Uses agency specific computer applications
to record data and prepare statistical reports.
Provides staff support to the Trauma Quality
Improvement Committee, attending monthly meetings and as otherwise needed.
May supervise clerical and specially
assigned technical staff.
Performs related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS
Considerable knowledge of emergency
medical vehicles, equipment, supplies, and operational procedures.
Knowledge of
Ability to use a personal computer and basic
office software, including spread sheet applications.
Ability to communicate effectively orally
and in writing.
Ability to compile statistical information.
Ability to prepare technical and narrative
reports.
Ability
to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full
accord with the letter and spirit of
Ability
to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general
public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse
cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, ethnicity,
religion, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or
political affiliation.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Associate degree from an
accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to the
area of assignment; four (4) years of experience in the use of the
equipment and/or medications used to provide emergency medical services; or any equivalent combination of relevant training
and experience.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
Possession of a valid
State of
GENERAL
INFORMATION
Bargaining
Unit: Government
Supervisors Association - Professional Unit
FLSA
Status: Exempt
Code
of Ethics Certification: No
Class
Specification Established E05/05
R04/207