Assistant Director EMS

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Job Summary

The Assistant Director, EMS is directly responsible for the objectives and responsibilities of UMC EMS operations assigned by the Director

Reports to : Director, EMS

Job Specific Responsibilities

Daily assignments may include but are not limited to :

• Ensures continued readiness and compliance of UMC EMS with CMS CoPs, DNV, DSHS, DEA, and other city, county, state, and contractual standards as determined by inspection and / or reporting requirements of UMC EMS by these entities.
• Perform operational and capital budgetary functions as assigned by the EMS Director, ensuring the judicious and prudent use of UMC EMS resources, while developing and executing appropriate action plans based upon this fiscal planning.
• Directs staff by example and demeanor, in support of UMC’s vision.
• Provides or facilitates training, coaching and evaluation of all assigned personnel to ensure the personal and professional growth of each team member.
• Monitors established processes and procedures to ensure maximum efficiency and effectiveness of all UMC EMS activities.
• Ensure effective representation of UMC Emergency Medical Services among regional EMS providers through active participation in the South Plains EMS and the B-RAC, attending 80% of SPEMS and B-RAC meetings and serving on at least one committee.

Education and Experience

Required Licensures / Certifications / Registrations

Skills and Abilities

Interaction with Other Departments and Other Relationships

This position will interact with patients, their family members, health care providers, members of public safety and law enforcement personnel, students, volunteers, and fellow employees

Physical Capabilities

Frequently exerts a medium amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull and move patients or objects. Frequently work involves sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, crouching and kneeling. Occasionally work involves running, climbing stairs, climbing ladders and crawling.

Environmental / Working Conditions

Emergency Medical Services provides offices and crew quarters which are well lighted and ventilated. This position is subject to adverse weather and working conditions. The Assistant Director is occasionally exposed to blood, and other infectious agents. Occasionally work involves the Assistant Director to be outdoors, in confined spaces, heights, underground, wet, and dry environments, with a wide range of temperatures, unusual lighting and noisy environments.

UMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.