Union EMS Operations Manager

Essential Functions

• Supervises and coordinates all aspects of the daily operations of emergency medical services.
• Plans, specifies and manages the organization's fleet purchase, refurbishing and disposal.
• Provides primary command and leadership of EMS daily operational resources and system wide resources in time of major incident responses and/or activation of the community's Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
• Provides primary oversight of development, implementation, monitoring and enforcement of operational protocols and procedures.
• Coordinates and oversees purchase and maintenance of durable equipment and purchase and distribution of expandable medical supplies.
• Schedules and documents vehicle maintenance and repair activities to meet industry standards.
• Facilitates delivery/distribution of supplies and equipment to satellite bases and vehicles.
• Oversees maintenance of department equipment, performing routine maintenance and repair work and/or coordinating repair work through outside service vendors.
• Researches operational equipment and procedures and recommends new methods to maximize safety, effectiveness, and efficiency of EMS operations.
• Oversees departmental safety program, policies and safety compliance.

Physical Requirements

Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including cardiac monitors, defibrillators, pacemakers, glucometers, telephones, stretchers, radios, emergency medical equipment, etc. Must be able to exert up to 200 pounds of force occasionally, and up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 25 pounds of force constantly to move objects and/or people. Physical requirements are for heavy work.

Education, Experience and Certifications

High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree in EMS or related field required. 3 to 5 years of experience in emergency medical service work, including 2 years of supervisory experience and/or supervisory training or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities required.

Certification by the applicable state Medical Board as an Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic. Possession of an active driver's license.

Possession of the following certificates may be required

CPR, ACLS, BLS /HCP from the AHA, PHTLS, PALS, National Registry, etc.