Ems Shift Supervisor

Clay Today; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 34,440,000 - 55,104,000; Part time

Job summary

Brown University is seeking an EMS Shift Supervisor for per diem, part-time onsite work in the Emergency Medical Services department. The role combines direct patient care with shift management, ensuring safe vehicle operations, EMS equipment use, and coordination of BLS student crews on assigned shifts.

The position also acts as adjunct faculty for EMS Prehospital Education Programs, mentoring students and staff, supporting onboarding and driver education, and facilitating training for

Qualifications

• Rhode Island licensed prehospital provider with substantial 911 emergency response experience within the State of Rhode Island.
• Current Healthcare Provider CPR certification.
• Current FEMA IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, and AWR-160 certifications.
• EVOC certification or equivalent emergency vehicle operator training.
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) level provider preferred.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee or participate in patient care during assigned shifts according to scope of practice.
• Manage shift operations including safe vehicle operations and use of EMS equipment and supplies.
• Oversee autonomous BLS student EMT crews on designated shifts.
• Mentor and educate EMS students and staff; support EMT onboarding and driver education.
• Facilitate training activities related to EMT licensure, recertification, and CME requirements.

Skills

Prehospital care proficiency

Google Suite proficiency

Teaching skills

Clean driving record

Leadership skills

Autonomy

Physical fitness

Education

Rhode Island licensed prehospital provider

CPR certification

FEMA IS-100/ IS-200/ IS-700/ AWR-160

EVOC certification

ALS level provider preferred

Bachelor's/Associate degree preferred

Job description

Job Description

The EMS Shift Supervisor serves in both a direct patient care and shift management capacity. During assigned shifts, the EMS Shift Supervisor oversees or partners in patient care according to scope of practice, and manages all shift operations including safe and appropriate vehicle operations and safe and appropriate use of all EMS equipment and supplies. The EMS Shift Supervisor also oversees the autonomous BLS operations of designated eligible BLS student EMT crews who respond to patients in the ambulance and is the point of contact for all BEMS professional workflow on appointed shifts.

As adjunct faculty for the EMS Prehospital Education Programs, the EMS Shift Supervisor serves as a mentor and educator for students and EMS staff. Responsibilities include supporting EMT onboarding and training, conducting driver education, and facilitating assigned training activities related to EMT licensure, recertification, and continuing medical education requirements.

This is a per diem position requiring coverage of a minimum of three shifts per month, including at least one weekend shift.

Job Qualifications

Education

Required

• Rhode Island licensed prehospital provider with substantial 911 emergency response experience within the State of Rhode Island.
• Current Healthcare Provider CPR certification.
• Current FEMA IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, and AWR-160 certifications.
• EVOC certification or equivalent emergency vehicle operator training.

Preferred

• Advanced Life Support (ALS) level provider preferred.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years EMS experience or the equivalent on a 911 service, preferably in RI
• Minimum 1 year supervisory or leadership experience in relevant field
• Experience working with volunteer services or commitments preferred

Job Competencies

• Proficiency in the delivery of prehospital care with careful adherence to State and National standards and protocols.
• Proficiency or comfort with Google Suite applications.
• Teaching skills.
• Clean driving record and background check.
• Professionalism, maturity, and demonstrated leadership skills.
• Physical ability to climb stairs, move quickly, carry equipment and patients, and drive emergency vehicles.
• Ability to work autonomously while still meeting expectations of carefully outlined SOG.

Background Check

All offers of employment are contingent upon a successful criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown.

Additional Information

Please submit a resume and cover letter when applying for this position.

Benefits of Working at Brown

Please review additional information on the Benefits of Working at Brown.

Recruiting Start Date

2026-05-12

Job Posting Title

EMS Shift Supervisor

Department

Emergency Medical Services

Grade

Grade 9

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Seasonal/Intermittent (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)

Time Type

Part time

Scheduled Weekly Hours

6

Position Work Location

Onsite

Submission Guidelines

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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