Director, Emergency Medical Svcs

Essential Functions:

1. Overall managerial responsibility for the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Medical Transport programs and responsibility for formulating processes with the development and implementation of technical policies and procedures.
2. Ensures patient and caregiver safety in all areas of operations.
3. Cooperates with Federal, State, and other local departments/agencies in search, rescue, and medical emergency situations.
4. Directs and evaluates all clinical activities including care plan development, service level determination, and complaint management.
5. Prepares budget and ensures compliance with allocated funding.
6. Responds to emergency calls, taking command and control responsibilities as necessary.
7. Responds to non-emergency calls to assist the public and other response agencies, taking appropriate action to minimize the loss of life and/or property.
8. Oversee staffing issues to include recruitment, evaluations, discipline and/or coaching as necessary, education, training and certification, scheduling, and other areas of personnel management.
9. Maintain patient confidentiality and ensure compliance with HIPAA laws and regulations.
10. Maintain current knowledge of federal and state laws, rules, and regulations related to aspects of EMS.
11. Maintain positive working relationships with hospitals, medical professionals and staff, law enforcement, public works, fire, and other agencies in Bradford County and surrounding areas.
12. Must have and maintain a valid Driver's License.
13. Works in conjunction with other departments to work collaboratively in the updating and maintenance of Emergency Operations Plans for Guthrie locations and Bradford County.
14. Attends seminars and training sessions as required by position.
15. Reviews and updates department personnel job descriptions, including certification requirements and continuing education tracking for review by human resources.
16. Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions:

1. Overall managerial responsibility for the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Medical Transport programs and responsibility for formulating processes with the development and implementation of technical policies and procedures.
2. Ensures patient and caregiver safety in all areas of operations.
3. Cooperates with Federal, State, and other local departments/agencies in search, rescue, and medical emergency situations.
4. Directs and evaluates all clinical activities including care plan development, service level determination, and complaint management.
5. Prepares budget and ensures compliance with allocated funding.
6. Responds to emergency calls, taking command and control responsibilities as necessary.
7. Responds to non-emergency calls to assist the public and other response agencies, taking appropriate action to minimize the loss of life and/or property.
8. Oversee staffing issues to include recruitment, evaluations, discipline and/or coaching as necessary, education, training and certification, scheduling, and other areas of personnel management.
9. Maintain patient confidentiality and ensure compliance with HIPAA laws and regulations.
10. Maintain current knowledge of federal and state laws, rules, and regulations related to aspects of EMS.
11. Maintain positive working relationships with hospitals, medical professionals and staff, law enforcement, public works, fire, and other agencies in Bradford County and surrounding areas.
12. Must have and maintain a valid Driver's License.
13. Works in conjunction with other departments to work collaboratively in the updating and maintenance of Emergency Operations Plans for Guthrie locations and Bradford County.
14. Attends seminars and training sessions as required by position.
15. Reviews and updates department personnel job descriptions, including certification requirements and continuing education tracking for review by human resources.
16. Performs other duties as assigned.