EMS District Chief

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • Rock Hill, SC

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The EMS District Chief is an essential leadership position accountable for the oversight and direction of all on duty (18-30) EMS field staff. Works with and engages York County based public safety personnel (18 Fire departments, 7 Police departments & 3 Rescue Squads, 911 and EMA) involved in the support or delivery of emergency medical care. EMS District Chiefs work a rotating 12-hour schedule as part of the daily EMS System deployment. It is the expectation that the EMS District Chief will exemplify the highest professional standards and continuously foster an enriching, supportive and dynamic team environment. The EMS District Chief directs field operations and coordinates emergency medical personnel and resources to assure provision of high performance emergency medical services throughout York County. The EMS District Chief administers basic and advanced life support procedures to patients at the accident or illness scene, and if needed, may provide additional clinical assistance to EMS crews during the transport of high acuity patients. The EMS District Chief may be required to work shifts as the Lead Paramedic on an Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulance to assist with system staffing. The EMS District Chief may coordinate the actions of EMS staff at a Mass Casualty Incident (MCI), in conjunction with Unified Command. Additionally the EMS District Chief maintains daily time keeping, assists with scheduling, electronic patient care reporting (ePCR), monitors and maintains resource allocation, performs performance evaluations, employee recognition and accountability, internal /external conflict resolution, and administrative, technical and supervisory duties.

Requirements

• Results-driven leader.
• Innovative and experienced healthcare leader.
• Ability to drive excellence and inspire a team towards exceptional patient outcomes and operational success.

Responsibilities

• Oversight and direction of all on duty EMS field staff.
• Engage with York County based public safety personnel.
• Direct field operations and coordinate emergency medical personnel and resources.
• Administer basic and advanced life support procedures to patients.
• Provide clinical assistance to EMS crews during the transport of high acuity patients.
• Coordinate the actions of EMS staff at a Mass Casualty Incident (MCI), in conjunction with Unified Command.
• Maintain daily time keeping.
• Assist with scheduling.
• Manage electronic patient care reporting (ePCR).
• Monitor and maintain resource allocation.
• Perform performance evaluations.
• Employee recognition and accountability.
• Internal /external conflict resolution.
• Perform administrative, technical and supervisory duties.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed