| Location | mckees rocks, PA |
Work Location: NorthWest EMS, McKees Rocks, PA
Work Hours: M-F 8-5 with required on-call status/availability. Requires call back for major events/incidents.
This position is responsible for administering the day-to-day activities of the operations division of NorthWest EMS during an assigned shift. The Assistant EMS Chief is also responsible for tasks such as coordinating staffing, scheduling, payroll, accounting, personnel and HR functions, controlling expenses, training, and assisting in the management of all areas of administration and operations as needed. The employee is a role model and leader and must solve problems, make informed decisions, and manage the workforce and time wisely in order to achieve maximum results. Highlighted duties include providing direction and oversight to all personnel during assigned shift which may include, but not be limited to; ensuring crew attendance as scheduled, operational readiness of stations, apparatus, staff, and equipment; oversight of critical incidents such as mass-casualty incidents, motor vehicle crashes, structure fires; provide advanced life support to patients; support EMS crews through response and treatment protocols; provide counseling, remediation, and discipline as necessary; issue designed training classes during shift; ensure compliance with medical protocols; and provide accurate and detailed reporting to senior staff. When not serving in an administrative role, the Assistant EMS Chief is expected to maintain the capacity to function in the role of a ALS field response provider.
QUALIFICATIONS:
supervisory or management experience; thorough knowledge of EMS operations and pre-hospital care;
comprehensive and diverse background
National Registry Paramedic (NRP) or Pre-Hospital RN (PHRN); PALS, ACLS, TLS; BCLS for Health
Care Provider