EMS Manager

Job Description Summary

Under the direction of the Emergency Medical Services Director, or the designee, the EMS Manager has 24 hour responsibility for the effective implementation of the philosophy, goals, policies and procedures of the Hospital; has authority to make decisions in the areas of patient care, human resource and financial management and is responsible for the coordination of overall programs, activities, objectives, policies and procedures.

Job Description

Essential Functions

1. Ensures all EMS staff (hospital, outside ambulance contracts, and contracted fire departments) maintain certification and credentials. Schedules and coordinates all mandated training and education.

2. Responsible to oversee and ensure proper maintenance of the Workday ,EPIC systems and Healthstream for all EMS staff.

3. Monitors equipment needs and schedules routine and preventative maintenance

4. Assists in planning and evaluating Emergency Preparedness for the EMS system.

5. Participates in various special projects as requested, utilizing subject matter expertise to assist in project development.

6. Responsible for responding to requests for ALS intervention and for providing emergency medical care in the pre-hospital environment according to Paramedic Protocols and Policies approved by SSHS and the ALS system Medical Director.

7. Make decisions in the areas of patient care, human resource and financial management.

8. Responsible for day to day EMS operations.

9. Conduct employee performance appraisals when due. Identify staff problems/strengths/weaknesses, and provide counseling, instruction, or coaching as necessary.

10. Represents the EMS division at State and regional EMS meetings

11. Large scale event planning and ICS planning. Act as incident command at major incidents and events
 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Cont.)

I. Technology and Learning
a. Participates in continued learning and possess a willingness and ability to learn and utilize new technology and procedures that continue to develop in their role and throughout the organization.
b. Embraces technological advances that allow us to communicate information effectively and efficiently based on role.

Minimum Education - Preferred
Refer to Required Licenses/Registrations, Required Certifications, and Required  Classes/Skills
Minimum Work Experience
Equivalent of 4 years of college. Must possess a valid driver's license. Minimum of 5 years full time experience as a provider of pre-hospital care in an emergency setting at the paramedic level.
Required Licenses / Registrations 
VDL - Valid Drivers License
Required Certifications -
EMT- P - Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic
Required Classes/Skills -
BLS EMT B/I/P - Basic Life Support for EMT B/I/P
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support 

Required additional Knowledge, and Abilities
Demonstrated leadership ability and potential managerial competency.
Effective communication skills, written and verbal.
Strong problem solving skills.
Ability to manage and resolve issues.
Requires ability to plan, organize, direct and motivate others.