Supervisor, Emergency Medical Services

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The Emergency Medical Services Supervisor is responsible for supervising emergency medical staff consisting of EMTs, paramedics, and drivers. Administers the staff work schedule to ensure adequate coverage, while maintaining a safe work environment.

GENERAL DUTIES

EMT-P Duties:

• Responds to calls utilizing the proper response code and documenting mileage, grid, incident number and location on the daily trip sheet.

• Obeys all traffic laws while responding and maintains a safe speed while driving through residential areas with limited use of the siren when approaching bystanders.

• Carries all the needed equipment to the patient, including the Paramedic or trauma box, blood pressure cuff, EKG monitor and other supplies needed to perform treatment to the level of the EMT Paramedic. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills needed to perform and use all equipment on the unit.

• Performs a primary and secondary survey on every patient to ensure that all illnesses or injuries are found and treated immediately.

Plans for daily crew assignments:

• Plans daily assignments in advance and oversees operations of the crew to arrange time off for employees.

Verifies the correct implementation of pre-hospital care by employees:

• Reviews daily run reports to assure that a standard of care is being followed.

• Makes recommendation to the EMS educator for in-service training on errors made in documentation or patient care to allow for a complete learning experience by the employee.

Performance Improvement:

• Demonstrates and promotes compliance with all state and federal regulatory and accrediting agencies (i.e., patient safety, infection control, HIPAA, etc.).

• Participates in the performance improvement program, protocols and Joint Commission project to enhance the operation of the department.

Operational duties:

• Monitors the refueling of the ambulance and assures that the crews wash these units every shift change.

• Assists the management in implementing new ideas to have a smooth transition by employees and is instrumental in the process of change.

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

3 years as an EMT Paramedic required.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

NREMT-P- State of La EAT-P

CPR

Defensive Driving

Hazmat Awareness

ACLS

PALS

CPI

Jefferson Parish Permit

Chauffer's license or equivalent, if an out of state license is presented.

WORK SHIFT:

Nights (United States of America)

LCMC Health is a community.

Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little "come on in" attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health's culture of everyday extraordinary

About West Jefferson Medical Center

West Jefferson Medical Center, a cornerstone of LCMC Health's incredible community of care, is regionally recognized and nationally accredited. For over 60 years, we've been the hospital-of-choice on the west bank of Jefferson Parish for health, wellness, and family-centered care. Learn more about West Jefferson Medical Center and our Leapfrog "Grade A" Hospital Safety distinction

Your extras

• Deliver healthcare with heart.

• Give people a reason to smile.

• Put a little love in your work.

• Be honest and real, but with compassion.

• Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.

• Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.

• See opportunities, not problems - it's all about perspective.

• Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.

• Love what makes you, you - because we do

You are welcome here.

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

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