Mgr, Emergency Services

Constellis•Moyock, NC

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Services Manager is responsible for overseeing the administrative and operational aspects of the Emergency Medical Services Department. The Emergency Services Manager is also a practicing Paramedic and will administer first-aid and emergency medical treatment to ACADEMI Training Center employees, clients, and guests.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required
Five years of experience in pre-hospital medical field, with a minimum of five years as Advance Life Support
Current State of North Carolina Paramedic certification required
Must be able to pass a physical abilities test
Must maintain and provide proof of currency of required EMT certification and other licenses
Must be a member in good standing with local County Rescue or EMS Agency
Must have a valid US drivers license and satisfactory driver record
Must be willing to operate Company vehicle
Knowledge of medical protocols, policies, and procedures required
Effective oral and written communication skills
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage time and multiple priorities to completion
Problem-solving skills with an analytical thought process
Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
Must be able to lift, lower, carry, push or move objects up to 50 lbs., and occasionally lift 100 or more lbs. with assistance. Requires intermittent standing, walking, sitting, squatting, stretching and bending throughout the workday. Requires constant use of hands and fingers to feel, handle or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms

Responsibilities

Ensure that all local, state and federal regulations as they pertain to the Emergency Medical Services operations are in place and maintained
Act as a liaison between employees, clients, and guests and ACADEMI Emergency Medical Department
Administrate the on-site Automated External Defibrillator and First-Aid kit programs
Maintain a relationship with State and local Emergency Medical Services Agencies, Medical Director(s) and surrounding Fire and Emergency Medical Services
Respond to emergency medical dispatch requests and drive a specifically equipped emergency vehicle
Determine nature and extent of illness or injury to establish first aid procedures to be followed or need for additional assistance, basing decisions on statements of people involved, examination of victim or victims, and knowledge of emergency medical practices
Administer consistent, high quality prescribed first-aid treatment at site of emergency, performing such activities as: opening and maintaining an airway; ventilating patients; administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation; using automated external defibrillators; administration of intravenous injections and medication; treatment of minor wounds or abrasions; and application of splints
Provide pre-hospital emergency medical care of simple and multiple system traumas such as: controlling hemorrhage; treatment of shock (hypo perfusion); bandaging wounds; immobilization of painful, swollen, or deformed extremities; and immobilization of painful, swollen, or deformed neck or spine
Assess nature and extent of illness or magnitude of crisis and provide appropriate emergency medical care
Remove or assist in removal of victims from scene of accident or catastrophe if needed
Assist clinic professional staff with patient care to include intake, registration and triage
Maintain vehicles, medical, and communication equipment in accordance with state and federal regulations
Maintain timely, legible, highly accurate recordkeeping as required by the Company, local, state and federal regulations
Display an exemplary, safe, and professional demeanor at all times
Practice absolute professionalism, integrity, confidentiality, and competency with patients, their families, the public, other agencies, and coworkers
Attend continuing education and refresher training programs as required by employer, medical control, licensing or certifying agencies
Ensure adequate emergency medical supplies and Medications are available for use
Provide a yearly Budget and work to order emergency medical supplies and medications within that approved budget
Act as a Liasson with Fire Suppression companies who are responsible for inspecting repairing and maintaining the suppression systems at our facility
Facilitate the payment of fire suppression inspections, repair and maintenance
Review and approve the timecards of all the EMS providers assigned to the emergency services department. Verifying accuracy of the timecards and hours worked
Ensure all EMS providers are maintaining the state required certifications to practice at the advanced life support level
The Emergency Services Manager will be responsible for scheduling Paramedics to work while training is being conducted. Minimum staffing will always consist of 1 paramedic on duty while training is being conducted however when staffing availability permits a second Paramedic will be on duty
The Emergency Service Manager will be responsible for reviewing applications for employment, making hiring decisions and providing the necessary training required to allow a potential employee to provide treatment as a member of Academi Emergency Services
Ensure all EMS providers working for Academi meet our company’s high employment standards and provide corrective action when disciplinary actions are necessary
Adequately document internal incident reports
The Emergency Services Manager Will Document in the companies Riskonnect computer software all injuries that occur to all Academi employees
The Emergency Service Manager will also coordinate with the company’s safety officer to conduct supervisory investigation reports for all injuries to Academi employees and provide the documented corrective actions necessary
Coordinate the licensing of our quick response vehicles with the North Carolina Department of Emergency Management
Other duties as assigned