EMS Lead

Theuniversityunion; Manchester (IA); On-site; USD 78,942,000 - 106,976,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

IPERS

On-site Pharmacy

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Center

Optional Benefits

Job summary

Theuniversityunion in Manchester, IA is seeking a Lead Paramedic to oversee an EMS crew at our base. This 40+ hour/week role reports to the Emergency Services Manager and EMS Medical Director, with holidays and weekends rotation and schedule flexibility.

The successful candidate will lead prehospital care, ensure vehicle readiness, and drive education and quality initiatives across the EMS team.

Qualifications

• Paramedic certification in State of Iowa.
• 3 years of Paramedic experience (preferred).
• Current BCLS, ACLS, and PALS certification.
• NRP Certification within one year of hire.
• Child and Dependent Adult Mandatory Reporter Training required.
• De-escalation trained within one year of hire.
• Critical Care Paramedic Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a skilled EMS crew.
• Assist with policies and procedures under the direction of the Emergency Services Manager and EMS Medical Director.
• Ensures ambulances units are maintained and inventory is completed on a monthly basis.
• Collaborates with the Emergency Services Manager in recruiting and retaining current EMS team members.
• Develops and maintains a robust EMS education program.
• Develops and maintains a EMS Quality Program.
• Provides constructive feedback to the EMS team.
• Assists with conducting EMS staff meetings.
• Demonstrates consistent adherence to the Regional Medical Center Standards of Behavior.
• Assists the Emergency Services Manager with performance reviews.
• Assists the Emergency Services Manager with other assigned tasks and completes in a timely manner.
• Assists with the following but not limited to: Payroll, Employee recognition, Employee orientation, Contract and Service agreements, EMS schedules.
• Participates in leadership growth opportunities
• Exhibits excellent customer service to patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers
• Demonstrates flexibility in the work environment

Skills

Paramedic leadership

Emergency response

Team leadership

Education

Paramedic certification (Iowa)

NRP Certification

BCLS/ACLS/PALS certifications

Tools

EMS equipment proficiency

Job description

• Location 709 W Main Street,Manchester, IA, 52057,United States
• Base Pay $27.55 - $37.38 / Hour
• Job Category Paramedic
• Employee Type Full Time Position

Contact information

• Phone [phone]

Description

This lead role will report to the Emergency Services Manager and Emergency Services Medical Director. This position is 40 hours+ each week.

• Internal Applicants
  • Maintain 24 hour shifts with every 3 day rotation or move to (4) 12 hour shifts per week, which will include holidays and weekends.
  • Requirement to flex schedule to work with each team/month
• External Applicants
  • This role will be (4) 12 hour shifts per week (0600-1800)
  • This role will also include a holiday and weekend obligation to be determined by the Emergency Services Manager and the needs of the department.
• Lead a skilled EMS crew
• Will assist with policies and procedures under the direction of the Emergency Services Manager and EMS Medical Director.
• Ensures ambulances units are maintained and inventory is completed on a monthly basis
• Collaborates with the Emergency Services Manager in recruiting and retaining current EMS team members.
• Develops and maintains a robust EMS education program
• Develops and maintains a EMS Quality Program
• Provides constructive feedback to the EMS team
• Assists with conducting EMS staff meetings
• Demonstrates consistent adherence to the Regional Medical Center Standards of Behavior.
• Assists the Emergency Services Manager with performance reviews
• Assists the Emergency Services Manager with other assigned tasks and completes in a timely manner
• Assists the Emergency Services Manager with the following but not limited to:
  • Payroll
  • Employee recognition
  • Employee orientation
  • Contract and Service agreements
  • EMS schedules
• Participates in leadership growth opportunities
• Exhibits excellent customer service to patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers
• Demonstrates flexibility in the work environment
• 3 Paramedic crew with EMT
• Prehospital 911 response, Paramedic Tiering with outlying services, Interfacility transports
• Hospital based service, based in ER, providing support facility wide
• Aggressive treatment protocols with proactive Medical Director
• Up to date equipment: Lifepak 35, LUCAS III, CMAC-PM, EZ-IO, Stryker PowerPro, Stryker Power-LOAD, Powertraxx, Wi-Fi in ambulances with real time documentation on laptops

Requirements

• Paramedic certification in State of Iowa
• 3 years of Paramedic experience (preferred)
• Current BCLS, ACLS, and PALS certification
• NRP Certification within one year of hire
• Child and Dependent Adult Mandatory Reporter Training required
• De-escalation trained within one year of hire
• Critical Care Paramedic Certification preferred

Summary

Employee Benefits:

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