Ems Director Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Current Paramedic certification required.
• Minimum of 3 years of EMS management experience required.
• Must obtain and maintain KSBEMS Instructor/Coordinator certification.
• Ability to work collaboratively with Scott County Emergency Management and the Emergency Preparedness & Safety Officer during urgent and evolving situations.
• Remains calm, focused, and effective in high-stress and urgent situations.
• Maintains professionalism and composure when exposed to emotionally and physically challenging circumstances.
• Provides compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals and families during difficult moments.
• Communicates clearly and confidently with leadership, staff, patients, and external partners.
• Demonstrates strong presentation and training skills when educating and developing employees.
• Builds positive working relationships through strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Exercises sound judgement, discretion, and respect for confidentiality and privacy at all times.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write clear and accurate routine reports, documentation, and correspondence.
• Communicates effectively and professionally, including speaking before groups of trainees and staff.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to address practical issues and adapt to situations with limited standardization.
• Strong decision-making skills in dynamic, high-pressure environments.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple responsibilities efficiently.
• Strong leadership and instructional capacity for staff development and training.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• NIMS certification and working knowledge of Incident Command preferred; willingness to obtain if not current.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee daily EMS department operations to achieve organizational and departmental goals.
• Supervise paid and volunteer EMS staff in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws, including hiring, training, scheduling, performance management, and conflict resolution.
• Schedule, supervise, and support EMS staff to ensure efficient and effective service delivery.
• Promote professional growth and continuing education opportunities for EMS staff.
• Provide stabilization, treatment, and transport of patients within the Kansas scope of practice and established standards of care.
• Maintain current EMT and/or Paramedic certification as required.
• Respond to EMS calls within required response times and participate in on-call rotations, including days, evenings, weekends, and transfers as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations and accepted standards for ground medical transport operations.
• Maintain accurate department records, reports, and documentation.
• Collect and submit required quality and benchmarking data.
• Monitor departmental financial performance and assist with budget management to meet operational goals.
• Maintain EMS equipment, supplies, and vehicles to ensure operational readiness and safety.
• Communicate effectively with healthcare teams, physicians, patients, families, and visitors.