Flight Paramedic Base Medical Manager

Banner Health•Ottawa, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Banner Health is hiring a Flight Paramedic Base Medical Manager to oversee operations and relationships at its Wyoming flight base at Casper Airport. The role provides leadership for more than eight flight clinicians, oversees day-to-day base operations, and serves as a liaison between the base and local partners. The position plans and provides clinical support to patients and staff, demonstrates clinical expertise, and provides leadership in clinical, financial, and personnel management. Patient care is provided as needed. The schedule is 48 hours per week in two 24-hour shifts: one flight-duty shift and one administrative shift. Administrator on-call duties are also required. The work includes weekends and holidays. The position is open to Paramedics and RNs who may reside in Wyoming or Colorado. Training includes flight and leadership training, with one week of flight-based training in Denton, Texas.

Requirements

EMT-Paramedic certification.
BLS certification.
ACLS certification.
Three years of experience in a relevant medical field, such as ICU, PICU, Emergency Department, or Transport Medicine.
Knowledge and skills in the specialty area.
Critical thinking, communication, influence, decision-making, analytical, and flexibility skills.
Ability to balance clinical skills with supervisory authority and consider the impact of decisions on the unit.
Ability to practice according to department and professional standards and quality requirements.
New Leader Experience certification within one year.

Nice To Haves

Experience in emergency medical flight service.
Prior personnel supervisory experience.
Additional related education and/or experience.
Previous experience in air medical services or local EMS agencies is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee unit operations to support smooth and efficient patient care management.
Manage the unit to promote patient and employee satisfaction, safety, and retention.
Provide real-time clinical support and problem-solving assistance to unit staff and physicians on patient, process, and family issues; provide patient care as needed.
Coordinate quality initiatives and process improvements, and manage performance against metrics.
Develop staff leadership skills, support career advancement, and encourage staff participation in their own development.
Facilitate unit meetings and shared governance and leadership efforts.
Manage staff selection, orientation, onboarding, and retention.
Coach staff, conduct performance evaluations, take corrective action, and provide development opportunities.
Develop the operational and capital budget and manage daily resources, including staffing, supplies, and equipment, to support optimal productivity.
Supervise clinical unit staff and support excellent patient care.
Support scheduling, time-card editing, budget research, and supply ordering.