Position Summary:
To provide assurance of safe and efficient EMS operations, and quality prehospital emergency patient care by Crozer Health Emergency Medical Services personnel and units. To assure the coordinated supervision of Crozer Health EMS staff and units as outlined by Crozer Health EMS policy and/or directives, Delaware County EHSC rules, and guidelines of the State of Pennsylvania Department of Health. To provide leadership and direction in order to promote the growth and development of EMS Staff. To oversee the day-to-day management of the EMS department in coordination with the Chief of EMS. The EMS Manager will provide daily operational leadership to the EMS Division. The EMS Manager will lead all EMS staff members in a manner to promote growth and development of the EMS Department
Education and Training:
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university is required
- Pennsylvania Dept of Health EMT-Paramedic or higher certification
- National Registry Paramedic Certification or Terminal Prehospital Certification Competency from NREMT
- Ability to obtain Crozer Health EMS Medical Command Authorization
- BCLS, ACLS, PALS Provider
- PHTLS provider
- EVOC
- PA DOH EMS EMSVO
- Hazmat training per OSHA requirements
- ICS 100,200,700, 800 (300, 400 preferred)
- Completion of an approved Leadership Development Course within 1 year of hire date
- Maintains licensure and certifications as per job requirements and provides documentation
Experience and Knowledge:
- Minimum of 21 years of age
- Knowledge and experience in EMS operations is required
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as an Advanced Life Support provider
- Minimum of 3 years of demonstrated experience in EMS Leadership
- Mandated and Permissive Reporter Training required
Skills:
Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Physical Demands and Sensory Requirements:
- Emergency Vehicle Driving - Operates an emergency vehicle at rapid speeds, during congested traffic, while encountering frequent distractions, such as radio usage, warning lights and sirens.
- Hostile Encounters - Exposed to verbal and physical abuse, while dealing with patients and bystanders. Participates in patient restraint and personal protection.
- Victim Rescue - Enters damaged and unprotected motor vehicles, hazardous material environments, biohazard situations, and other hazardous environments to physically remove victims in imminent danger and/or to provide emergency care.
- Carries Patients / Performs Heavy Lifting - Carries one half of a patient and ambulance stretcher, or other similar weight objects, up or down, multiple flights of stairs, while assuring balance, personal, and patient safety. Approximately weight of personal carry lift 100 - 150 lb.
- Functions in Restrictive Breathing Atmosphere - Performs strenuous activities while wearing N95 type mask for prolonged periods of time.
- Operates in Dangerous Environments - Operates in unpredictable, and frequently dangerous environments. Greater than normal potential for threat and/or personal injury. Examples:
- Operates around running helicopters, heavy equipment, and machinery.
- Operates at height; bridges, girders, elevated platforms etc.
- Operates over, around, and in water.
- Operates on foot in and around heavy traffic.
- Climb ladders and stairs.
Working Conditions:
Office Work
Prehospital EMS Scenes
- Exposed to extremes of temperature, humidity, and inclement weather
- Exposed to electromechanical hazards
- Exposed to infections and contagious disease
- Exposed to loud noise stimulus
- Exposed to bright and flashing light stimulus
- Exposed to blood and body fluid or tissues
- Subject to long, irregular work hours
- Subject to injury from distraction from excessive environmental stimulus
Blood Borne Pathogen Risk:
Risk of exposure to pathogens including but not limited: Airborne/droplet/blood borne in the prehospital setting.
Reports to: Director of Emergency Services
Protective Equipment:
Be able to don all personal protective equipment (PPE) that is provided included but not limited to:
N95 or P100 mask
Rescue Gear: Helmet, pants, coat
Ballistic Vest
Location: Crozer Health · 7041- Emergency Health Transportation
Schedule: FR =Full-time Regular, 1 =Day Shift, Varies