EMS Operations Supervisor

Responsibilities

IMMEDIATELY HIRING - EMS Operations Supervisor!

Evansville, IN

Job Description Summary : Our mission of providing care to the world at a moment's notice is at the heart of everything we do.

We are caregivers, first and foremost and we will be there when you need us.

With more than 38,000 employees, Global Medical Response teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services around the world.

We provide end-to-end medical transportation as well as fire services, integrated healthcare solutions and disaster response.

JOB SUMMARY

The mission and purpose of this position is to ensure the compassionate delivery of high quality care and service in a professional and cost-effective manner through the supervision of field personnel.

Provides direct patient care in accordance with company protocols and / or online medical direction. Assists with the coverage of open shifts as needed in the assigned area.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / DUTIES

The Operations Supervisor is the first line of support and supervision over the actual delivery of care and transport service for the operating division.

The primary responsibility of the Operations Supervisor is to direct and support field personnel to ensure cost effective, professional delivery of service and care to customers / patients.

The critical strategic challenges to this position include the following :

Changing customer expectations, including changes in the way care is delivered, potentially expanding services, or loss of services to other agencies (e.

g., fire departments) have resulted in unclear or confusing role definitions. This results in changing employee expectations and lowered employee morale

The growth-through-acquisition strategy has impacted all areas of AMR, resulting in the need for integration of processes and culture, which also impacts employee morale.

The Operations Supervisor must deal with these morale issues daily

Reorganization of work, which has resulted in role confusion for the Operations Supervisor. Some positions are focused on the supervision and support of reporting employees;

other supervisors spend a great deal of time on data collection and reporting, leaving limited time for supporting employees

Very large spans of control and employee shift structures make it extremely difficult for an individual Operations Supervisor to forge a strong relationship with the employees he / she is responsible for.

This relationship needs to exist to support employee communications and coaching and development. In some locations, there are no assigned reporting relationships at all, which creates even more difficulty

• Changes in technology result in faster, easier methods for communicating, and collecting and analyzing data. The Operations Supervisor must ensure the implementation and proper use of such technology to maximize productivity and effectiveness
• The demands of the organization often exceed the time available for Operations Supervisors to do the work

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure continuous quality improvement through clinical management and protocol compliance
• Investigate accidents and major incidents to gather information, resolve issues, and communicate findings
• Coordinate operations during times of disaster
• Gather information from customers regarding issues and problems, document complaints, and work with others for resolution to ensure customer satisfaction
• Provide appropriate resources to debrief care-giving personnel (CCTs, Paramedics and EMTs) after particularly critical incidents (Critical Incident Stress Debriefing)
• Schedule crews to staff units, including re-scheduling for employees on sick leave, and ensure crews are on the street at the beginning of their shifts
• Function as a crew Paramedic or EMT as required
• Manage the storage, distribution and collection of narcotics
• Provide support and assistance to the field personnel to help them achieve maximum performance
• Provide daily direction and clarity of expectations to field personnel
• Collect information, conduct meetings and resolve issues with regard to employee problems, issues and concerns
• Coach employees to perform at their highest levels and provide performance feedback
• Assist employees in career planning
• Provide support to crews by acquiring needed resources
• Participate in the resolution of union or non-union grievances and administer the disciplinary process
• Communicate division and AMR information to field employees clearly, gather information from the field regarding company issues, and report and help resolve field-management issues
• Partner with human resources to ensure the availability of employee counseling as necessary
• Identify needs and support continuous improvement in employee development through training.
• Participate in orientation of new employees
• Administer company policies and procedures, as well as employment law in a consistent manner
• Interact daily with fire, police, hospital, physician group, nursing homes and other service providers regarding the integration and delivery of services and to manage the AMR image with facilities
• Participate in community service to enhance the image of the company
• Identify customer processes that lead to enhancements of service
• Supervise the daily operations of the field
• Collect paperwork and generate reports for management
• Assist crews in stocking trucks / units
• Ensure unit readiness by managing the fleet and materials
• Screen trip tickets
• Reinforce importance of complete, accurate, and timely completion of run reports
• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience :

• EMS (specifically Paramedic) Field Experience
• Past supervisory experience
• Field Training officer experience or Instructor experience
• Experience as a SSC or EMD

Education :

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)

Skills :

Ability to employ discretion and confidentiality

Credentials / Licenses :

• Current Paramedic certification and all other required certifications
• Driving policy in compliance with AMR policy regarding insurability

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to : Operations Manager

Interrelationships : Operations; Operations Management

Qualifications

Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing for individuals with a disability.

Our Benefits

MEDICAL - GMR offers four different plan options, allowing you to select the right option for you and your family. Our plans cover the full cost of preventive services and include in-network prescription drug coverage.

Our high-deductible plans allow you to open and contribute to a tax-advantaged Health Savings Account (HSA). We also offer Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), allowing you to set aside tax-free dollars for certain expenses.

RETIREMENT - We offer a 401(k) retirement plan to eligible employees and a company match of 50% of your contributions, up to 8% of your compensation continued.

For certain employees who face 401(k) contribution limitations due to higher income levels, we also offer a deferred compensation plan and match.

We also offer financial counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and retirement plan vendor.

VISION - Our two vision plan options cover exams, lenses and frames, and contacts in lieu of eyewear.

TELEMEDICINE - GMR provides a telemedicine benefit through Teladoc for our employees and their dependents. Teladoc offers convenient phone and video care for many medical conditions for a low, fixed copay.

DENTAL - We offer two dental plans, including a plan that covers orthodontics.

SURVIVOR BENEFITS - GMR provides company paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance. In addition, we offer an option to buy additional coverage for you, your spouse and your children at affordable rates.

INCOME PROTECTION - We offer company paid short-term and long-term disability insurance to protect a portion of your income in case of disability or extended illness.

VOLUNTARY BENEFIT OPTIONS - We offer a variety of other optional benefits including financial wellness services, legal coverage, identity theft protection and more.

The benefits listed apply to most core non-union positions. Union position benefits are dictated by their specific Collective Bargaining Agreement.