EMS Shift Supervisor

Brown University; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University is seeking an EMS Shift Supervisor responsible for both direct patient care and managing shift operations. This role includes overseeing eligible BLS student EMT crews and mentoring students as adjunct faculty. Ideal candidates should have substantial emergency response experience in Rhode Island and relevant certifications.

Responsibilities include ensuring safe vehicle operations, supporting training and onboarding, and conducting educational activities related to EMT licensure and recertification. The position requires strong leadership skills and the ability to work autonomously.

Qualifications

• Rhode Island licensed prehospital provider with substantial 911 emergency response experience.
• Current healthcare provider CPR certification.
• Minimum 3 years EMS experience or equivalent on a 911 service.

Responsibilities

• Oversee or partner in patient care during shifts.
• Manage all shift operations, ensuring safe vehicle and equipment use.
• Mentor and educate students and EMS staff as adjunct faculty.

Skills

Proficiency in prehospital care

Teaching skills

Comfort with Google Suite applications

Education

Rhode Island licensed prehospital provider

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

EVOC certification

FEMA IS‑100, IS‑200, IS‑700, and AWR‑160 certifications

Job description

Job Description

The EMS Shift Supervisor serves in both a direct patient care and shift management capacity. During assigned shifts, the supervisor oversees or partners in patient care according to scope of practice and manages all shift operations, including safe vehicle operations and appropriate use of EMS equipment and supplies. The supervisor also oversees the autonomous BLS operations of designated eligible BLS student EMT crews responding to patients in the ambulance and serves as the point of contact for all BEMS professional workflow on appointed shifts. As adjunct faculty for the EMS Prehospital Education Programs, the supervisor mentors and educates students and EMS staff, supporting EMT onboarding, conducting driver education, and facilitating training related to EMT licensure, recertification, and continuing medical education requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee or partner in patient care during shifts.
• Manage all shift operations, ensuring safe vehicle and equipment use.
• Oversee BLS operations of eligible student EMT crews.
• Serve as point of contact for BEMS workflow on assigned shifts.
• Mentor and educate students and EMS staff as adjunct faculty.
• Support EMT onboarding, training, and license-related activities.

Job Qualifications

• Education Required: Rhode Island licensed prehospital provider with substantial 911 emergency response experience in 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.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years EMS experience or equivalent on a 911 service, preferably in RI.
• Minimum 1 year supervisory or leadership experience in a relevant field.
• Experience working with volunteer services or committed volunteer work preferred.

Job Competencies

• Proficiency in the delivery of prehospital care adhering to state and national standards and protocols.
• Proficiency or comfort with Google Suite applications.
• Teaching skills.
• Clean driving record and successful 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 meeting expectations of a carefully outlined SOG.

Background Check

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

EEO Statement

Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs, and activities. The University recognizes and rewards individuals on the basis of qualifications and performance. The University maintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance with applicable law.