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| Medical Director (588) |
| (As-Needed) |
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| Education and Experience |
| Education and experience
required to be a Medical Doctor, licensed to practice in the State
of California. Experience or specialty in Emergency Medicine is strongly
desired. Experience as a field Paramedic (EMT-P) is recommended. |
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| License & Certification |
| Must be: licensed to practice
medicine in the State of California; licensed as a Practitioner with
the United States Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration
under the Controlled Substances Act of 1970; and licensed to obtain
and dispense Schedule II Narcotics and Schedule IV controlled substances.
Possession of an appropriate, valid California driver's license is
required. |
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| Typical Duties |
| Participates fully in the
process, design, implementation, and revision of the Emergency Medical
Services Division's Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement (QA/QI)
program; serves as a case reviewer; provides direct field observation
of the delivery of Emergency Medical Services; provides formal and
informal educational presentations to the Fire Department; responds,
when available, to major emergencies to provide consultative services;
approves the narcotic purchasing and control plan, and signs for the
purchase of narcotics; serves as liaison with the local medical community,
and with the Emergency Medical Services Agency (EMSA) of the County
of Santa Clara; makes recommendations to the Fire Department regarding
the delivery of emergency medical services; provides City with written
reports upon request; and performs related duties as assigned. |
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| Knowledge, Skills, and
Abilities |
| Thorough knowledge of the
EMSA Scope of Practice. Working knowledge of the field delivery of
emergency medical services. Knowledge of: Santa Clara County Emergency
Medical Services Policies and Protocols, and State of California EMSA
Policies; and contemporary issues in emergency medical services. Ability
to: prepare and write reports; research information and make recommendations;
conduct presentations; and communicate effectively with associates
and departmental personnel. |
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| Supervision Received |
| Works under the direction
of the Emergency Medical Services Battalion Chief or other management
personnel as assigned. |
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| Supervision Exercised |
| May assist in the training,
counseling, and direction of personnel performing paramedic assignments. |
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| Other Requirements |
| Must be able to perform all
of the essential functions of the job classification. |
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| Approved, June 1996 |
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