LifeCare Medical Transports - Field Supervisor - Paramedic

PRIORITY ONDEMAND•Newport News, VA

About The Position

Directly reports to the Operations Supervisor. The Field Supervisor will be responsible for supplies and assigned special assignments, as necessary. Will function as second in command capable of performing the duties of the Shift Supervisor when required.

Requirements

Current State EMT-P certification or currently enrolled in Paramedic course/class
Requirement of 1 year of experience as an FTO
Emergency Vehicle Operations Certification (EVOC) class completion
Basic computer skills
Knowledge of methods and techniques for providing on-site emergency medical services.
Knowledge of company medical director approved protocols and standing orders.
Ability to read and interpret local maps.
Demonstrated skills in the successful completion of multiple, simultaneous, and rapidly emergent tasks.
Demonstrated ability to read and understand medical terminology.
Demonstrated ability to write reports, and correspondence.
Demonstrated ability to effectively present information and respond to questions regarding patient care, EMS operations and other customer service issues.
Demonstrated ability to utilize personal computer systems including PCR reporting, email, and MDT applications.
Demonstrated ability to represent the company and other team members as an EMS professional.

Responsibilities

Attend the required management meetings.
Assist with the training department as needed with continuing education and orientation.
Assigns and distributes work, reviews work for accuracy and completeness and returns assignments with recommendations for proper completion.
Collaborate with the communications department to maximize utilization of resources.
Review, respond to, and report all incidents and accidents in accordance with company policy.
Inspect field personnel, quarters, and units to ensure conformity of our EMS standards.
Collaborate with maintenance personnel to ensure safe vehicle performance.
Initiate disciplinary actions in accordance with our EMS operating procedure.
Determines medical disposition of patients and medical facility utilized; securing patient into ambulance and monitors the patient’s condition enroute to the hospital, providing continues medical care and treatment, and demonstrates a working knowledge of Paramedic Division destination policies.
Assists Shift Supervisor with daily duties, acts as second in command when required.
The Field Supervisor will be responsible for all duties assigned to them by the Operations Manager or Director of Operations
Responsible for reviewing the daily schedule and addressing gaps and needs during the workday
Responsible for maintaining supply system management: inventorying, requesting order of supplies, receiving, stocking and issuing medical and office supplies
Responsible for maintaining operational fleet status and communicates updates with Operations Manager to include daily vehicle checkout sheets
Ensures all crews are completing ePCRs in a timely fashion per company policy
Handles hospital and customer complaints
The job of the Field Supervisor is a “production” team member
This position will have administrative responsibilities