Job Description

Department EMS Exempt


Immediate EMS Director Non-exempt


Supervisor


Supervisor next Workweek


in line

POSITION SUMMARY

The Manager of Emergency Medical and Transport Service is accountable to the Director


of Ancillary Services to Direct and Coordinate all activities concerned with Emergency


Medical and Transport Services. Those responsibilities include but are not limited to scene


safety and patient safety, all aspects of Emergency Medical procedures and protocols as


outlined by the State of Montana, City and County operating emergency management


protocols, all aspects of EMS vehicles, all aspects of 911 and rescue equipment such as


defibrillators, immobilization devices, low angle and high angle, extrication, airway


management, anti-shock devices. In addition, the manager of EMS must also work closely


with sheriff, Montana Highway Patrol, local police, fire department, other neighboring EMS


services to enhance the overall working relationship in the field. The manager must also


have a broad spectrum knowledge on reimbursement from those intermediaries involved.


The manager must strive to reduce the overall cost of patient care while improving quality.


EMS manager also performs all supervisory and management functions concerned


thereof.

Continued employment and raises in this position are dependent upon Central

Montana Medical Center's fiscal viability and:
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Actions and communications that contribute to a team concept and create a

positive

environment for

all

customers
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Acceptable performance of essential and all job duties
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Acceptable attendance record
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Accountability for safety to self, patients, visitors and all customers, and care of


equipment and building
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Adherence to departmental and facility policies and procedures, education


requirements, compliance monitoring and reporting, and CMMC Code of


Conduct
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Accountability for the consequences of own actions
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Physical and emotional ability to perform essential functions
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Acceptable background investigation results if required for position

Minimum Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification required:

Minimum Qualifications:
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Associates Degree
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Two years EMS experience
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Previous EMS special event and/or stand-by experience
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A good driving record


Preferred Qualifications:
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Paramedic
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Bachelor's Degree
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Four years EMS experience


Previous EMS crew leader or supervisor experience


Valid Montana Driver's license

Must have the following certifications:

Advance Cardiac Life Support


Neonatal Advance Life Support


Pediatric Advance Life Support

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES:

(Must be able to perform with or without accommodation)


1 Supports and demonstrates 's Vision, Mission and


Values Statements.


2 Responsible for overall operation of EMS.


3 Maintains documentation and meets requirements for Quality


Assurance/Improvement.

4 Responsible for keeping staff evaluations current and submitted to HR. Offers guidance for


professional growth when/where appropriate.

5 Develops and demonstrates effective communication tools to disseminate information and to


interact with department's and organization's staff.


6 Participates in meetings and events as required or requested.


7 Completes required productivity reports in a timely manner.


8 Provides clinical expertise and back up to EMS, physician and nursing staff on difficult or


technical procedures and situations.


9 Coordinates and develops and maintains Charge systems for EMS.


10 Coordinates/develops Quality Assurance and risk management for EMS.


11 Maintains and updates policy and procedure manuals for EMS. Writes, revises, interprets the


policy and procedure manual to staff.


12 Evaluates equipment and supply needs for department and delegates responsibilities for


inventory as appropriate. Maintain only necessary inventory.


13 Oversees employment selection and disciplinary process. Assures appropriate continuing


education, orientation and programs are offered and attend to meet required standards.


14 Strives to understand and utilize the reimbursement issues on equipment and supplies and


services.


15 Prepares and is accountable for capital and expense budget operations.


16 Provides a sounding board for staff, patient and physicians complaints.


17 Works with other healthcare providers in Great Falls and Billings to ensure quality patient


care.


18 Remains current on what technology offers in regards to EMS.





19 Remains updated on computer hardware and software. Has the ability to understand and utilize


a basic spreadsheet, database and word processor.


20 Develops and maintains a working relationship with Tri-County Law Enforcement, City Law


Enforcement, 911 advisory boards, Lewistown Fire Department and Montana Highway Patrol.


21 Provides leadership to the Fergus County EMS Council to promote effective EMS to Central


Montana.


22 Answers questions and concerns of the EMS Service to the public.


23 Develops and maintains disaster manual for CMMC. Must have a working knowledge of Mass


Casualty Incident situations and how to utilize all community resources.


24 Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Willingness

to assume additional duties when requested and to offer assistance to others


when indicated.

Willingness

to promote CMMC EMS in a positive manner on and off the work place.

Ability

to adapt to fluctuations in workload.

Ability

to read, write, perform basic mathematical computations, follow written and oral


directions.

Ability

to provide EMS with in the established guidelines established by the state of


Montana or CMMC.

Willingness

to look for ways to improve patient care and promote cost effectiveness in


doing so.

Ability

to provide EMS to patients with compassion, dignity and excellence.

Ability

to take significant on call hours, weekends, nights and holidays.

Ability

to reasonably anticipate the needs of the EMS department such as but not limited


to inventory.

Judgment

to seek guidance and direction from the when needed, for performance of


duties and ability to recognize, establish and respond to priorities.

Communication skills

to effectively relate to/with patients/customers, physician office


staff, co-workers, subordinates families, and the general public.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE

for this position:


Category

I

Direct contact with blood or other bodily fluid to


which universal precautions apply


Category

II

Activity performed without blood/bodily fluids


exposure, but exposure may occur in emergency


Category

III

Task/activity does not ordinarily entail predictable


exposure to blood/bodily fluids

OTHER EXPOSURE

for this position:

Radiation

Noise

Other

(Specify)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

:


(Essential functions strength rating for position - see Job Analysis)

Sedentary

Exert up to 10# occasionally or negligible force


frequently

Light

Exert up to 20# occasionally, < 10# frequently or


negligible force constantly

Medium

Exert up to 50# occasionally, up to 25# or up to 10#


constantly

Heavy

Exert up to 100# occasionally, up to 50# frequently


or up to 20# constantly

Very Heavy

Exert > 100# occasionally, > 50# frequently or


> 20# constantly