Ambulance Manager at Regional Medical Center in Manchester, IA

• Base Pay: 83,000.00 - 124,000.00 / Year
• Job Category: Paramedic
• Employee Type: Full Time Position

Description

This position includes both management and clinical/frontline role.

Salaried, exempt status.

Schedule: full time, primarily day shifts, includes staffing front-line paramedic shifts (12 day/night or 24 hours) periodically, no set weekend or holiday rotation unless extenuating circumstances.

This position participates as a member of the Leadership Team in planning, policy formulation, and administrative decision making to assure quality services. The Ambulance Manager assumes responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) department and recommends and implements changes that would improve delivery of services.

• Serves as a key member of the Emergency Services leadership team, collaborating across departments to deliver optimal patient care within the Emergency Department and Ambulance Services
• Manages the activities, processes, and personnel within the EMS department
• Functions as the Ambulance Service Director for the Iowa Bureau of Emergency Medical and Trauma Services program and completes program requirements
• Active in recruitment and retention efforts of EMS staff
• Coordinates clinical experiences for EMS students and/or new EMS team members
• Organizes job shadow experiences
• Assists in securing funding for services through available grants
• Assures ambulance units are well maintained and stocked at all times
• Provides leadership in planning and implementing an effective continuous quality improvement (CQI) program
• Performs medical audits to ensure Paramedics/EMTs are functioning per protocol while providing constructive feedback for improvement
• Complete compliance activities to ensure assigned billing codes are appropriate
• Participates in/provides education activities for the division and secures CEHs for EMS personnel
• Offers support and guidance to the Delaware County EMS Association.
• Approves EMS staff payroll thru the electronic payroll system bi-weekly
• Working knowledge of Image Trend and the Regional Medical Center’s Electronic Medical Record System
• Has knowledge of EMTALA to render safe and thorough treatment to patient
• Provides in-field emergency care, with the best interest of the patient foremost at all times in accordance with Iowa Bureau of EMS Protocols.
• Performs duties within the scope of practice at a Paramedic level
• Follows Iowa Trauma System Out of Hospital Trauma Triage Destination Decision Protocol
• Assures the safety of self, staff, patients and public while operating the ambulance
• Responds to emergencies and non-emergencies using appropriate care and caution in accordance with state laws, EMS regulations, facility policy and the principles of safe emergency vehicle operation
• Maintaining order at scenes, including crowd disbursement
• Effectively communicating with professional medical personnel and treatment facilities to obtain instructions regarding further treatment and/or to arrange reception for the patient to the appropriate center.
• Maintain a thorough working knowledge of local geography which includes maps, streets, and GPS systems.
• Use of proper body mechanics while performing EMS duties
• Performs other duties, as assigned per Administration

Requirements

• Graduate of state-approved paramedic training program
• Iowa Paramedic Specialist (National Registry Paramedic) certification with five or more years experience
• Critical Care Endorsement preferred
• Previous managerial or supervisory experience preferred
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certification (within 1 year) required
• Valid Iowa drivers license and acceptable driving record required
• Child and Dependent Adult Mandatory Reporter Training required
• De-escalation training within one year of hire

Summary

Employee Benefits:

• Health Insurance (eligibility at 20+ hours per week)
• IPERS (Iowa Public Employee Retirement System)
• Paid Leave
• Pharmacy (on-site)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Center and Cafeteria (on-site)
• Optional Benefits (Aflac, Short and Long Term Disability, Dental, Vision)

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Additional Information

• Schedule/Shift: First Shift/Days
• FTE: Full-time
• Location: On Site