EMS Operations Director - Lead High-Impact Patient Care

Scott County Hospital Careers; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Scott County Hospital Careers in Scott City, KS, seeks an EMS Director to lead and coordinate our ambulance service, ensuring prompt, high-quality patient care and compliant, cost-effective transport. You will supervise paid and volunteer staff, manage operations, maintain regulatory standards, and build strong interdepartmental partnerships while promoting safety, accountability, and community trust.

The role emphasizes leadership, training, and continuous improvement to enhance EMS performance

Qualifications

• Current Paramedic certification required.
• Minimum of 3 years EMS management experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• KSBEMS Instructor/Coordinator certification required.
• NIMS certification preferred; willingness to obtain if not current.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee daily EMS department operations to achieve organizational goals.
• Supervise paid and volunteer EMS staff including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management.
• Provide stabilization, treatment, and transport of patients within the Kansas scope of practice and standards of care.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations; manage records and data quality.
• Monitor financial performance and assist with budget management; ensure equipment and vehicles readiness.
• Communicate effectively with healthcare teams, physicians, patients, and families.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Teamwork

Education

Paramedic certification

Bachelor's degree preferred

KSBEMS Instructor/Coordinator certification

NIMS certification preferred

Job description

Scott County Hospital Careers in Scott City, KS, seeks an EMS Director to lead and coordinate our ambulance service, ensuring prompt, high-quality patient care and compliant, cost-effective transport. You will supervise paid and volunteer staff, manage operations, maintain regulatory standards, and build strong interdepartmental partnerships while promoting safety, accountability, and community trust.

The role emphasizes leadership, training, and continuous improvement to enhance EMS performance