Emergency Services Manager

Memorial Physician Practices; Ottumwa (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Financial Protection & PTO

Financial & Career Growth

Employee Well-being

Professional Development

Job summary

Memorial Physician Practices seeks an Emergency Services Manager in Ottumwa, Iowa, to lead vital emergency services and ensure patient care excellence. You will manage a team and coordinate activities while maintaining direct paramedic responsibilities.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s Degree or applicable experience, relevant certifications, and experience in clinical settings. Our attractive benefits package includes health coverage, financial protection, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field or applicable work experience.
• One to two years previous management experience preferred.
• Current valid Iowa Paramedic Certification or RN License.

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties of a paramedic.
• Adjust schedule to meet unit needs.
• Coordinate quality improvement activities.

Skills

Paramedic skills

Leadership

CPR proficiency

Communication skills

Patient care

Education

Bachelor's Degree or applicable experience

Tools

911 phone system

GPS devices

Job description

OTTUMWA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER

Emergency Services Manager

Job Type: Full-Time | Days

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus available to well qualified applicants

Schedule: 40 hours/week, Day Shift

Your experience matters

Ottumwa Health Group, LLC is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being, so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Emergency Services Manager joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute

• Must be able to perform all duties of a paramedic for Ottumwa Regional Health Center
• Adjusting schedule to meet unit's needs
• Maintaining RN licensure/Paramedic certification
• Coordinates QI activities on the unit. Assists in the review, development and implementation of policies, procedures, and standards. Monitors and assures consistent application of those policies, procedures, and standards.
• Function as a crew member and maintain adequate department staffing as per service agreement with the State of Iowa EMS Bureau.
• Fuctions as the Service Director for ORMICS and is the service representative for ORHC as part of the Wapello County Healthcare Coalition.
• Serves as part of the Emergency Management Council and other committees as directed by EMS Director.
• Manages and maintains ORMICS run report system program and performs QA on run audits
• Demonstrates ability in the care and handling of patients in all age groups including, but not limited to, consideration of the special needs and behavior of each respective group.
• Knowledge of all procedures per DOT curricula and respective Iowa Scope of practice for each level of EMS provider.
• Demonstration of adequate BLS skills (CPR, oxygen administration, immobilization, history, radio skills, assessment).
• Demonstration of adequate ALS skills and assessments (IV and IO initiation for adults and pediatric patients, ACLS AND PALS proficiency, drug administration, cardiac monitor interpretation, electrical therapy, 12 lead EKG, endotracheal intubation).
• Demonstrates KingLT insertion.
• Demonstrates competence during life-threatening situations. Correctly interprets situation and acts according to protocol.
• Drives in appropriate manner, so not to endanger the lives of bystanders, other drivers, patient, and fellow employees. Drives in a manner to avoid collisions with other objects.
• Has adequate lifting skills for most patients
• Demonstrates proficiency in operation of 911 phone system, voice recorder, radios (base/mobiles/portables), and other phones in dispatch area
• Can function in the Incident Command role on field emergencies or mass casualty events
• Demonstrates ability to read ORMICS map book and ability to correctly use GPS in ambulances

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in related field or Applicable work experience may be used in lieu of education.
• Experience: One to two years previous management experience is preferred with three years clinical experience in specialty area(s). Pre-hospital patient care experience as an RN-exempt or Paramedic is preferred.
• Certifications: Current valid Class C (noncommercial) Iowa Driver's License and current valid Iowa Paramedic Certification, or RN License with the ability to obtain RN-exempt status to function as part of the ambulance crew. Current BCLS, ACLS, and PALS.

More about Ottumwa Health Group, LLC

• At Ottumwa Health Group, LLC, your experience matters. As part of a strong national network with a deeply rooted local heart, we offer the best of both worlds—national strength and resources, combined with the personal connections and community focus that make a difference every day.

EEOC Statement

Ottumwa Health Group, LLC is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.