EMS Director

Tenet Healthcare; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare in Rock Hill, SC seeks a leader for the Emergency Medical Services department to plan, organize and review EMS activities and ensure readiness and compliance with Joint Commission standards.

Responsibilities include developing preparedness programs, updating the Emergency Preparedness Plan, and driving continuous improvement and staff training to maintain patient safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree required.
• State Paramedic NR EMT-P certification within 6 months of start date; BLS and ACLS, PALS or PEPP within orientation.

Responsibilities

• Manage, plan, organize and review EMS department activities and functions.
• Develop and modify Emergency Preparedness Plan and Joint Commission tasks.
• Oversee EMS operations and evaluate department performance.
• Lead updates to Emergency Preparedness Plan and implement changes.
• Ensure Joint Commission compliance with accreditation and regulatory requirements.
• Promote continuous improvement and staff readiness through training.

Skills

Emergency medical services management

Regulatory compliance

Staff training & leadership

Healthcare operations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Oversee Emergency Medical Services Operations by managing, planning, organizing, and evaluating all activities and functions of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) department.
• Develop and Maintain Emergency Preparedness Programs to ensure organizational readiness and compliance with emergency response standards and regulations.
• Lead Emergency Preparedness Plan Updates by reviewing, revising, and implementing modifications to the Emergency Preparedness Plan as needed.
• Ensure Joint Commission Compliance by coordinating, monitoring, and supporting accreditation activities, audits, and regulatory requirements related to emergency preparedness and patient safety.
• Drive Continuous Improvement and Staff Readiness by assessing departmental performance, identifying process improvements, and promoting emergency response training and preparedness initiatives.
• Performs related duties as required.

Required

• Education: Bachelor Degree.
• Licensure/Certification: State Paramedic NR EMT-P within 6 months of starting job BLS and ACLS PALS or PEPP within orientation period

Preferred

• Experience: 5 years Emergency Medical Services.