A brief summary of what's ahead
Location:
Hutchinson Regional Medical Center
Full Time Equivalent (FTE):
1.4
Job position summary:
The Division Chief is responsible for the daily operations of EMS including the supervision and development of division members. They direct the activities of operations to include scheduling, department operational readiness, system status monitoring, quality assurance and other operational support as assigned by Department Senior Leadership. The Division Chief will collaborate with senior leadership on the overall operation and future direction of the department to include: supply, equipment, fleet and facility requirements, budgeting, protocol and policy development, staffing levels and utilization and by staying abreast of the evolving standards of pre-hospital patient care and State and National EMS trends
The benefits have never been more rewarding. Here are a few things we offer:
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Holiday premium pay
Shift and weekend differential pay
401k with a 6% employer match
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
Employee assistance program
Here is a look at the full job description:
EMS- Division Chief- Full Time
Essential Responsibilities:
Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.
- Manage safe and effective daily utilization of all assigned personnel, vehicles and equipment.
- Responsible for scheduling, supervising, directing, and developing division members in order to perform at their highest levels and provide exceptional care.
- Assure division personnel maintain licensure and position requirements per department and organization policies.
- Maintain a positive work environment within the division.
- Constantly monitor staff for any signs of excessive emotional or physical stress, provides intervention as needed. Seeks expert direction as required.
- Minimize or eliminate any discovered ineffective or unsafe work practices.
- Accept responsibility for all deficiencies and unacceptable work practices for assigned personnel. Deal with these events quickly and effectively and keep senior leadership appraised of these situations and seeks input when warranted.
- Identify and analyze interdivision deficiencies and inconsistencies and works with the other Division Chiefs to assure operational practices are consistent.
- Attend all division, department, QA and EMS Leadership meetings.
- Collaborate with the billing team to assure all patient care reports are completed to allow for maximum reimbursement.
- Utilize BLS crews, including emergent scene responses.
- Assure daily availability of supplies/equipment.
- Coordinate department actions on the scene of multi-unit, multi-casualty events within the ICS structure, routinely assigned as the Medical Branch Director.
- Functions as a Field Paramedic only as required in order to remain aware of the current system status and to guide the deployment of resources.
- Respond with surrounding EMS agencies to provide ALS support or assigns a Medic Unit to this role.
- Respond to cardiac arrest situations to act as a liaison between on-scene personnel and family.
- Act in accordance with the established mission, vision, and values.
- Abide by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability privacy and security regulations regarding all aspects of Protected Health Information (PHI).
- Maintain effective communication and professional working relationships with patients/clients and their representatives, team members, contractors, physicians, peers, outside agencies, and the public.
General Responsibilities:
People Management Responsibilities:
Does this position have people management responsibilities?:
☐ Yes 🗷 No
“Yes” indicates that this position entails overseeing and guiding team members, encompassing employment decisions and/or suggestions, as well as conducting formal performance assessments.
"No" indicates that this position does not involve managing team members.
Minimum Qualifications:
Required Education and Experience
- Five years’ experience as an EMS provider
- Three years’ experience as a front-line paramedic
Required License/Certifications/Registrations
- Current Paramedic Certification with the Kansas Board of EMS.
- Valid Kansas Driver’s License.
- PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support (within 90 days of employment)
- Incident Command System (ICS) 100, 200, 300, 400, 700 & 800 within two years of employment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred Education and Experience
- Five years experience as a front-line paramedic
Preferred License/Certifications/Registrations
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to apply the principles of patient care.
- Demonstrates effective leadership skills.
- Works effectively under pressure.
- Basic keyboarding and computer skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to evaluate medical protocols and procedures for clarity, efficiency and effectiveness.
- Ability to read, interpret, evaluate and complete reports for documentation.
Physical Requirements:
With or without accommodation.
- Heavy Work: Occasionally exerting up to 100 lbs - constantly exerting up to 20 lbs. 51-75% of the day may be standing or walking.
We provide equal employment opportunities
Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind.
We participate in E-Verify
We will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, we are required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before we can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. We will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed form I-9.