Battalion Chief - Flagstaff
Battalion Chief - Flagstaff
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Job Description
Overview
The Battalion Chief will provide direction of daily crew activities through integrated supervisory responsibilities including leadership evaluation and discipline. S/he will be responsible for all decisions relating to the overall safe operations of the ambulance in accordance with Arizona state regulations and local medical direction. This position is responsible for operating hydraulic gurneys and power lifts emergency and non-emergency ambulance driving and the use of portable ambulance medical equipment.
Responsibilities
* Determines how to deploy ambulances and personnel during medical/rescue responses in support of FMC operations.
* Maintains quality patient care during all phases of ambulance operations.
* Assists in the planning of ambulance policies and procedures (short to long range).
* Maintains ambulance operations according to federal/state/local laws and NAH policies and procedures.
* Maintains a safe work environment during all medical/rescue operations.
* Responsible for vehicle maintenance and inspection of ambulances.
* Responsible for equipment maintenance and inspection of all equipment.
* Responsible for all station maintenance and maintenance of stations.
* Responsible for radio/telecomm equipment and maintenance of equipment.
* Responsible for timely responses of ambulance to all ambulance requests.
* Responsible for completion/documentation of all electronic patient care records.
* Responsible for all questions/issues that present at Guardian Medical Transport.
* Responsible for Communication Center operations.
* Recruits interviews selects hires and completes onboarding process.
* Coaches mentors and develops staff by provides oversight and direction to the employees.
* Performs Employee evaluations (SMART goal setting and feedback); oversees disciplinary actions and employee performance improvements.
* Monitors and tracks employees time and attendance.
* Collaborates with peer management to complete management assignments.
* Establishes/accepts Incident Command System roles during medical/rescue responses.
* Responsible for the proper use and maintenance of all of the equipment and radio/telecomm in Battalion 5.
* Responsible for safe use of the vehicle rescue and stabilization equipment on Battalion 5.
* Collaborates with other agencies to establish ICS roles and coordinate safe rescue activities.
* Responsible for all multi causality/disaster activation activities.
* Responsible for direct patient care operations as a Battalion Chief paramedic.
* Responsible for performance management and QI policy development to address recent changes in practice and policy.
* Identifies incorrect practices and educates on correct clinical skills.
* Performs metric analysis of clinical performance areas QI objectives and patient outcomes.
* Identifies immediate performance improvement and QI needs in regards to priority health concerns.
* Responsible for self-leadership education to achieve highest level of clinical performance.
* Acts as a resource for staff questions issues and requests during all phases of ambulance operations.
* Stays current and complies with state and federal regulations/statutes and company policies that impact the employees area of responsibility.
* If required for the position ensures all certifications and/or licenses are up-to-date and valid prior to expiration dates.
* Completes all company mandatory modules and required job-specific training in the specified time frame.
Qualifications
Associates or Bachelors in related field- Preferred
Minimum 3 years experience as a paramedic with Guardian Medical Transport must have a complete and thorough understanding of paramedic policies and procedures- Required
Minimum 1 years experience as a Captain with Guardian Medical Transport must have a complete and thorough understanding of supervisory policies and procedures- Required
Healthcare is a rapidly changing environment and technology is integrated into almost all aspects of patient care. Computers and other electronic devices are utilized across the organization and throughout each department. Colleagues must have an understanding of computers and competence in using computers and basic software programs.
Valid Arizona Drivers License with no moving violations within the prior 36 months- Required
Must provide a current official copy of driving record prior to employment and on an annual basis thirty (30) days prior to evaluation- Required
PHTLS or ITLS- Preferred
National Registry Paramedic- Preferred
Employee will obtain and maintain appropriate clinical competencies for the roles assigned by their departmental leader.
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Unclear
