Synopsis

Responsible for managing operations and staff and developing and implementing comprehensive emergency services for Richland County in accordance with local, state, and federal laws, rules, regulations and plans.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Establishes, maintains and directs Emergency Services functions ensuring compliance with local, state and federal requirements.
• Maintains knowledge of current laws and regulations. Ensures that current ordinances and resolutions support the legal basis for the programs, including Federal and State mandates.
• Prepares, recommends, and monitors annual budgets and capital improvement plans for the Departments.
• Develops, implements and monitors policies, practices and plans for the Departments.
• Ensure all local, state, and federal reports are processed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Oversees appropriate preparation and maintenance of documents and records.
• Functions as Facility Manager for Emergency Services Building.
• EMS DUTIES:
  • Ensures Service License and operational plan are maintained and submitted to the State and that EMS staff maintain necessary certifications.
  • Manage staff to ensure compliance with work rules and procedures.
  • Advises the County administrator on matters regarding EMS.
  • Functions as liaison between Service and Medical Director, Joint Ambulance Committee, and County Board.
  • Manages EMS Staff ensuring daily operational tasks are completed.
  • Ensures ambulance coverage as required per statute. Provides coverage when needed.
  • Meets frequently with hospital emergency room staff.
  • Responds to ambulance calls and provides patient care.
  • Completes monthly staff schedule.
  • Ensures the positions of Training Officer, QA/QI Designee, WARDS Designee, Infection Control Officer are filled and reported to the State.
  • Updates medical protocols in coordination with Medical Director and Training Officer.
  • Establishes and maintains quality assurance/improvement program.
  • Coordinates staff training and recruitment including CPR training and ensures Service is utilizing industry best practices and meets state inspection standards.
  • Supervises Medicare and Medical Assistance reporting and third-party billing and other office activities.
  • Ensures OSHA 1910 regulations are met.
  • Creates and maintains infectious disease plan.
  • Functions in a command staff role during a multi-casualty incident.
  • Assists Richland Center Hospital with policies in EMS.
  • Creates, maintains and distributes policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) approved by the medical director.
  • Assists fire departments, law enforcement and first responders in purchasing and maintenance of medical equipment and supplies for emergency response.
• Oversee acquisition and maintenance of department equipment, vehicles and supplies.
• Prepare a variety of reports, data, analysis and recommendations.
• Managers staff: Makes hiring, discipline and discharge decisions. Assigns and schedules work activities, trains, mentors, monitors and evaluates work. Performs succession planning.
• Attends and participates in meetings and seminars related to the Departments.
• Attends training as required to stay current in changes with EMS.
• Responsible for EMS for 24/7 on-call as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.

Qualifications

• NEMT or Paramedic with three years relevant experience; or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities for this position.
• Current AEMT License, ICS 100,200,300,700, 800 and CPR Certification.
• Valid Driver’s license.
• Management preferred.

How to Apply

Equal Opportunity Employer

Richland County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.