Community Health System Valparaiso , IN 46385
Posted 2 months ago
Job Description
The Shift Supervisor, also known as the Battalion Chief, reports to the Director of EMS. The Battalion Chief performs a variety of administrative, supervisory and technical work in guiding the direction, implementation and continuous monitoring of the EMS department's operations; Serves daily as the Shift Commander and is responsible for the management, training, command and direction of the daily operations. The Battalion Chief oversees quality of patient care including patient care reports, equipment management, station maintenance, apparatus maintenance, supply management and training. Following NIMS command structure, the Battalion Chief will assume command for incidents Northwest Health EMS is called to mitigate. The Battalion Chief must maintain a high standard of work ethic, discipline and efficiency to help mentor team members and to act as a role model.
Required:
Graduate of an accredited High School or equivalent
Valid driver's license
State of Indiana Paramedic OR EMT - National Registry Paramedic or EMT will satisfy this requirement
3 years of Pre-hospital provider experience
BLS (CPR)
NIMS 100,200,700, & 800
Preferred:
ACLS Instructor
PALS Instructor
BLS Instructor
PHTLS Instructor
State of Indiana Primary Instructor (PI)
Community Health System