Director EMS

Tenet Healthcare; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare is seeking a Director of Emergency Medical Services to oversee EMS activities, develop the emergency preparedness plan, and participate in Joint Commission activities. This role leads staff, plans training, and manages department budget in alignment with hospital values and goals.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree, state paramedic certification, and progression toward NR EMT-P with strong interpersonal skills and quality improvement involvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Management experience required.
• Preferred: 5 years of EMS leadership experience.
• State paramedic certification required; NR EMT-P within 6 months of start.
• AHA BLS, ACLS & PALS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing managerial leadership aligned with hospital values and goals.
• Recruit, train, motivate and evaluate staff.
• Plan and deliver training and educational programs for department staff.
• Develop and monitor the department's annual operating expenses and budget reporting.
• Communicate with staff at all levels to ensure understanding of departmental goals.
• Maintain policies and procedures related to IS.

Skills

Management experience

Interpersonal skills

Budgeting

Staff leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Budgeting software

Job description

Job Summary

Accountable for managing, planning, organizing, and reviewing activities and functions of the emergency medical services department. Responsible for development and modification of the emergency preparedness plan and other Joint Commission activities.

Responsibilities

The Director of Emergency Medical Services is responsible for providing ongoing managerial leadership in tandem with the hospital’s values and goals. The Director of Emergency Medical Services is also responsible for demonstrating a commitment to the values of the corporation through active participation in Customer Service and Continuous Quality Improvement programs. Recruit, train, motivate and evaluate a staff of skilled emergency medical professionals. Plan and manage the development and delivery of training and educational programs for all departmental staff. Provide ongoing leadership and motivation. Communicate orally and in writing with all staff levels to provide understanding and ownership of departmental goals and objectives. Manage the development of department annual operating expenses. Develop routine tracking and reporting mechanisms to provide ongoing status of budget performance in the department. Responsible for directing activities in the Emergency Medical Services Department. Confer with and advise staff on matters of policies and procedures. Monitor and maintain policies, procedures, and standards related to IS.

Qualifications

Education:

Required: Bachelor's degree.

Experience:

Required: Experience in management in related field and strong interpersonal skills.
Preferred: 5 years of experience in emergency medical services.

Certifications:

Required: State paramedic. NR EMT-P within 6 months of starting job. AHA BLS, ACLS & PALS.

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