EMS Chief

This position manages, coordinates and monitors administrative functions for the department as well as work involving Emergency Medical Services (EMS). The Division Chief of EMS formulates policies, programs and procedures for EMS operations; manages all EMS licensing, oversees the SOEMS learning as liaison for the department’s Medical Director, ePCR company and counties EMS billing company. This employee displays knowledge of the operation of various types of apparatus, tools, equipment and software used within the department. The employee must attend training and maintain the necessary hours to satisfy the department and state training requirements in Fire and EMS, shall be responsible for keeping physically fit, and shall perform other related duties.

KEY REPONSIBILITIES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

• Plan, organizes, directs and supervises the work of EMS training department personnel. Develops, teaches, and evaluates curriculum related to departmental operations, and emergency medical techniques. Responsible for providing EMS support and instruction to all personnel including legal liabilities, certifications, health issues, logistics, protocol, procedure, guideline development, and incident support. Oversees the departments CQI (continuous quality improvement) program to ensure compliance with established medical guidelines and procedures relating to patient care.
• Works with the Training Division in the planning and development of Advanced (ALS) and Basic (BLS) Life Support level EMS training for all fire department staff. Responds to and supervises emergency response as needed. Responds to other medical and public assist incidents on a regular basis to maintain expertise and provide necessary oversight. May respond to and assist in the management of fire and hazardous materials incidents if so qualified
• Provides direction and oversight of the medical controlled substance inventory. Ensures the controlled substance program complies with federal regulatory requirements. Directly oversees the licensing process for the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), clinical laboratory improvement amendments (CLIA) and Georgia State Board of Pharmacy. Maintains QI trend files, investigates EMS related incidents as needed, monitors WI sentinel and frequency indicators, provides coaching and counseling related to performance.
• Manages all EMS equipment, supplies, medical Controlled substances and storage. Develops plans for major EMS equipment purchases. Prepares and administers an EMS budget. Ensures that the program operates in a cost effective, efficient manner. Manages inventory and/or accountability of EMS equipment and supplies.
• Coordinates and trains on the provision of EMS programs within the department and with outside agencies and organizations including representing the Department at political meetings, civic organizations, schools, and various group presentations.
• Receives and investigates EMS complaints/grievances from department personnel, patients and/or their families, and local and government officials.
• Determines, develops, and suggests modifications or revisions to EMS program.
• Develops and oversees contracts for EMS equipment preventive maintenance, supply and physicians. Develops and implements programs aimed at EMS public education and prevention.
• Undertakes long-term planning for EMS services and EMS Prevention and provides support to line personnel directly or indirectly.
• As Required: Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.