What are the responsibilities and job description for the EMS Manager position at Good Samaritan Hospital?
Job Info
The EMS Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the daily operations of the Emergency Medical Services department to ensure high-quality patient care, efficient service delivery, and compliance with state and federal regulations. This role involves coordinating and supervising EMS personnel and overseeing quality improvement initiatives to maintain the highest standards in pre-hospital care.
Essential Job Duties:
- Support and adhere to hospital policies, procedures, mission, and vision.
- Ensure compliance with the Indiana Department of Homeland Security Division of EMS, including but not limited to biennially recertifying the Supervising Hospital and EMS License.
- Supervise, recruit, and evaluate EMS personnel, including scheduling and conducting performance assessments, and attending the organizational safety huddle while facilitating daily safety huddles within the department.
- Assist in the development and management of the EMS budget, including inventory, equipment purchases, and expense management, while promoting fiscal responsibility.
- Complete payroll within the designated system and address any issues related to employee timecards.
- Prepare for alternating department and leadership meetings and attend the monthly organizational leadership meeting.
- Lead quality improvement initiatives and monitor performance metrics in collaboration with the QA/QI Supervisor.
- Oversee training programs and continuing education for EMS staff to maintain compliance with state certification requirements, with support from the EMS Educator.
- Develop and implement operational protocols to ensure adherence to best practices and regulatory compliance.
- Facilitate timely and effective communication with internal staff, healthcare partners, and community stakeholders, including facilitating resolution or management of customer issues/concerns/comments.
- Prepare and submit reports, analyze data, and provide recommendations for service improvement, including but not limited to the quarterly oversight report and the annual department report.
- Represent the EMS Department on various hospital and community committees to support optimal pre-hospital care, including scheduling community outreach events.
- Promote a culture of safety within the department.
Secondary Job Duties:
- Performs other duties as requested or assigned by the Director of Emergency Services.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education – Graduate of an accredited school of paramedicine with a minimum of an Associates Degree in Paramedicine. Licensed as a Paramedic within the State of Indiana.
Experience –Five years of paramedic field experience.
Reports to: Director of Emergency Services.
Supervises: EMS Team Leads and Supervisors
Posting Date: 2024-12-12T14:01:09 00:00
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Shift: Variable
Locations: 520 S 7th St Vincennes IN 47591
