Valley Health Keyser , WV 26726
Posted 3 weeks ago
Who We Are
Valley Health System is a not-for-profit network of hospitals, urgent cares, physician practices, and services. Expanding across Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland, we are devoted to the health of all who call our 18-county area home.
A vital resource for healthcare, we are the region's largest employer, a dependable community partner, and are at the leading edge of clinical innovations.
We are looking for passionate, innovative, and caring people who will each bring their unique skills and perspectives to our workplace.
What You Will Do:
The Paramedic Field Supervisor will provide support to the Operations Manager, field staff and dispatch through fleet management, logistics, staffing/scheduling, ensuring consistent operational readiness and system status management in a high- volume commercial ambulance/Emergency Medical Services (EMS) service. The Supervisor will provide patient care at their current certification level when supervising ambulance and transport personnel, filling in for vacant shifts and staffing/upstaffing an ambulance or transport vehicle for critical patient or operational needs. The Supervisor will perform clinical and clerical quality assurance audits of electronic patient care records and provide constructive feedback to staff if deficiencies are identified. The Supervisor will be a point of contact for operational needs while on shift and during hours where management is not on site. The Supervisor will be a liaison between referrals and the VMT dispatch center and field staff to create a cohesive, highly effective and safe environment for the patient and staff members. This is a safety sensitive position.
CLINICAL CARE
FIELD SUPERVISOR FUNCTIONS
DAILY OPERATIONS / PREPARATIONS/ RESOURCE UTILIZATION / TIME MANAGEMENT
PATIENT/ CUSTOMER SERVICE
CONTINUING EDUCATION/ ONGOING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
EMPLOYEE AND PATIENT SAFETY
Utilizes approved methods and devices in the lifting, moving, and transfer of patients 100% of the time, to assure no injuries to patients, self, coworkers, families, or other professionals. • Utilizes appropriate personal protective equipment, in compliance with policies and OSHA regulations 100% of the time.
Follows hand washing procedure 100% of the time. • Completes annual respiratory fit test screening as scheduled.
What You Will Bring:
Education
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Associate degree in EMS or related field preferred.
Experience
(1) year of training or supervising staff preferred.
Certification & Licensures
Valid driver's license required*
DOT Medical Examiner's certificate required
BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) -American Heart 'Healthcare Provider' (HCP) - AHA required*
EMT Paramedic Certification or equivalent for primary state of assignment required prior to end of orientation
EMT Paramedic Certification or equivalent for secondary state of assignment required within (6) months of hire
Critical Care Paramedic Certified (CCP-C or FP-C) required within (18) months of hire
Ambulance Service Manager (ASM) Certified preferred
Emergency Vehicle Operators Certificate (EVOC) or approved equivalent required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required.
*Required to satisfy and maintain the requirements for a valid driver's license. Required to satisfy the requirements for a DOT equivalent physical examination to obtain and maintain a Medical Examiner's Certificate as well as submit to periodic drug screenings, as defined by applicable federal, state, and VH policies & regulations.
*New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.
Qualifications
Must be 21 years of age. Basic level ability navigating in Microsoft Windows and ability to accurately gather and enter data into an electronic medical record in a timely manner. Must have and maintain a driving record that is acceptable to the company's insurance carrier. Must be able to accurately perform pharmacological calculations.
What You Will Get:
At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:
A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
Dental and vision insurance
Generous Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Retirement Savings Match
A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program
Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.
To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.
Exclusions apply
We celebrate, support, and thrive on our differences for the benefit of our employees, our patients, and the communities we serve.
We are neighbors caring for neighbors, and our goal is always to help those we serve get well, feel well, and stay well.
EOE
Criminal Background Checks
VA State Police and/or WV State Background and Fingerprinting (WV Cares) (applicable state)
3rd party Background Check
WVOEMS - WV MorphoTrust Fingerprinting (Completed by department) or VAOEMS - VA MorphoTrust Fingerprinting (Completed by department) (applicable state)
FLSA Classification
Non-exempt
Grade
115
Physical Demands
10 A Emergency Medical
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