EMS Captain

The salary listed is approximate annual pay, including base pay and scheduled overtime pay.

Job SummaryUnder general direction of the Division Chief, the Captain provides the first line of leadership to the EMS crew. The Captain oversees and assists with the activities of EMS department employees providing emergency care to victims of accidents or sudden illness, and transporting them to hospitals or other facilities as needed. The Captain is expected to make decisions within established policies and procedures. At times, however, the Captain must be able to operate in emergency situations which may require innovative action. Work may involve considerable physical exertion. Work is performed under general supervision of the EMS Chief, Assistant Chief and/or Division Chief, who reviews work methods and results through reports and inspections.

Essential Functions

• Sets an exemplary example for peers and co-workers in professionalism, respect, loyalty, integrity, work habits, ability to follow direction, conduct, attitude and appearance;
• Leads the EMS crew by monitoring, reviewing and assisting with the training of new employees and remediation of current employees;
• Ensures the EMS crew's compliance with the department's policies, procedures, protocols, and organizational directives at ALL times regardless of shift assignment;
• Provides coaching and mentoring to the EMS crew;
• Ensures that response times are within current EMS policy are followed.
• Oversees and assists in responses to emergency ambulance calls and renders on-site extrication and emergency care;
• Oversees and assists in maintaining and cleaning vehicles, equipment and facilities;
• Oversees general duties of the shifts;
• Attends departmental training sessions;
• Reviews patient care reports (PCR) to ensure completeness;
• Reports actions of employees that violate procedures and/or protocols that may lead to disciplinary action;
• Organize hospital transfers;
• Assists Division Chief with crew evaluations;
• Other duties as assigned.

Secondary Functions

• Performs other related duties as required.

Supervisory Functions

• Is responsible for assisting with the overall direction and coordination of the assigned shift;
• Assists in the enforcement of the organization's policies and applicable laws;
• Assists with training employees, planning, assigning, and directing shift work;
• Provides input to upper management on subordinate personnel performance;
• Takes corrective action and reports violations in procedure and/or protocols to upper management;
• Assists in the resolution of problems.

Minimum Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Knowledge Of

• Use and operation of emergency equipment;
• And understanding of medical protocols;
• The geography of the city and county;
• Basic supervisory principles and practices;
• Emergency care and ambulance procedures;
• State and Federal EMS regulations and statutes
• And ability to use computer technology and peripherals such as Microsoft Office Suite, fax, copier, etc.

Skill In

• Delivering the highest level of care to customers.

Ability To

• Handle field supervisory responsibilities;
• Maintain effective working relations with subordinates, public officials and the public;
• Instruct both lay people and professionals;
• Make decisions in emergency situations;
• Communicate effectively, in English, both orally and in writing;
• Provide clear, accurate and timely direction where needed to EMS personnel to ensure safe and high-quality services are provided to the public in emergency situations;
• Communicate and interpret changes in departmental procedures and policies;
• Resolve conflict between paramedic personnel, other agency personnel and the public;
• Provide patient care up to acceptable standard of care for certification;
• Use good judgment and common sense;
• Work evenings, weekends, holidays.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

• Certified training in approved State of Kansas Paramedic or AEMT course required.
• Possess Instructor certification in CPR, ACLS, and PALS, or obtain within six (6) months of hire.
• Valid class C Kansas driver's license required.

Required Education and/or Experience

• ALS Certified provider in good standing with the Kansas Board of EMS
• Three years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Previous leadership experience in EMS desired;
• Any combination of job related experience and/or training which would produce the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Preferred Education and/or Experience

• Associate's degree in Health Administration, Business Administration, Management or a related field from an accredited four-year college or university;
• or four to five years related experience and/or training;
• or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear;
• The employee is frequently required to walk;
• The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl or smell;
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up, push or pull up to 85 pounds; push or pull up to 187 pounds without assistance and over 188 pounds or more with assistance;
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and peripheral vision;
• Must pass Pre-Work Screen Assessment.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals;
• The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock and explosives;
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, however, it can increase to loud and chaotic;
• The employee may be exposed to dangerous situations;
• The employee may be exposed to bodily fluids.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $64,103.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $64,103