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 incumbent 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 ADA guidelines and Broward County codes for such
vehicles.
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 Broward County
code concerning NEMTS stretcher transports.
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 ADA guidelines for vehicles used in the
transportation of persons with disabilities by NEMTS agencies.
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 Broward County's Ethics and Conflict of Interest
policies.
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, religion, gender, national
origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, disability,
sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
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 Florida, Drivers License. Must
be able to drive and to obtain authorization to drive on County business.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Bargaining
Unit: Government
Supervisors Association - Professional Unit
FLSA
Status: Non-exempt
Code
of Ethics Certification: No
Class
Specification Established E 05/2005 R 03/2009