Trauma and EMS Director

State of Oklahoma • Oklahoma City, OK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Trauma and EMS Director is responsible for providing strategic leadership, and regulatory oversight statewide. The position works closely with hospitals, EMS agencies, trauma centers, public safety agencies, community stakeholders, and government leadership to improve trauma and emergency medical outcomes.

Requirements

• Master's degree in public health, Clinical healthcare, Healthcare Administration, Public Administration, Emergency Management, or related field
• Five (5) years of management experience including 5 years in a supervisory role.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• Knowledge of Oklahoma EMS rules and statutes; of a variety of leadership practices, motivational techniques, management styles, and supervisory practices and principles
• Ability to apply necessary skills appropriately across a wide range of circumstances
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to build relationships within the agency and outside the organization
• Ability to think critically and prioritize the agency mission, vision, and values
• Ability to pull data from various systems to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for business and process improvements.
• Employees must be willing to complete all job-related travel associated with this position.
• May require coordination outside standard business hours during critical operational needs.
• Being present at the office is an essential function of the job.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in public health, Clinical healthcare, Healthcare Administration, Public Administration, Emergency Management, or related field and 7 years in EMS, trauma systems, emergency medicine, or public health leadership including Experience managing statewide programs or large healthcare systems.
• Paramedic, RN, or related clinical background.
• Experience with trauma registry or EMS data systems.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the medical director to ensure the development, review, and approval of clinical protocols, standing orders, and treatment guidelines for EMS and trauma care in compliance with Oklahoma Administrative Code and state EMS rules.
• Interpret, implement and update policies and procedures.
• Coordinate with medical directors, hospital administration, and clinicians to assess the need for policies, procedures and protocols relating to the care of trauma patients.
• Lead statewide trauma and EMS planning, policy development, and implementation.
• Represent the service areas on various hospital and community committees to enhance and foster optimal trauma care management.
• Collaborate with EMS licensing division to provide licensing, compliance, and regulatory enforcement for EMS agencies and trauma facilities.
• Manage data collection, analysis, and reporting for EMS and trauma system performance
• Coordinate with hospitals, EMS providers, regional advisory boards, and emergency response partners.
• Direct quality improvement and evidence-based practice initiatives.
• Lead program staff and manage program budgets.
• Serve as a liaison to state and federal agencies, advisory councils, and stakeholders.
• Lead the development of training and educational resources with system partners.
• Support emergency preparedness and response activities related to EMS and trauma care.
• Ensure protocols are consistent with current medical evidence, clinical guidelines, and best practices.
• Provide recommendations and feedback to EMS services regarding protocol modifications or improvements.
• Monitor clinical outcomes and participate in quality improvement activities, including trauma audits and EMS Agency performance evaluations.
• Collaborate with the Medical Director to provide oversight for National Registry Renewal Approval by the Medical Director for EMS Staff to maintain active status with NREMT.
• Develop statewide medical response plans.
• Communicate with stakeholders regularly and attend stakeholder meetings.
• Collaborate with the program medical director, physicians and other health care professionals to implement the EMS and Trauma program modernization project in accordance with the American college of surgeons’ consultation report.
• Coordinate EMS participation in disaster response and mass casualty incidents.
• Work with emergency management agencies and public safety partners.
• Being present in the office is an essential function of this job
• Other duties as assigned
• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
• Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.

Benefits

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
• Longevity Bonus for years of service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees