Paramedic Supervisor - ALSTAR Jamestown

UPMC Chautauqua is seeking a full-time Paramedic Supervisor to join our team at our ALSTAR / Jamestown location.  This position offers an OVERNIGHT schedule and rotation for weekends and holiday responsibilities.  

As a Paramedic Supervisor, you'll be responsible for rendering professional advanced emergency care to ill and injured persons in accordance with N.Y.S., W.R.E.M.A.C., and WCA Services Medical Director. You'll function as the in-charge medic on an ALS vehicle and be responsible for the safe operation of corporate vehicles. You'll be responsible for daily operation and activities of the MTS Division during your shift. You'll also complete annual employee evaluations. In addition to the annual evaluation of the crew chief's assigned crew, you'll also be required to provide accurate information that can be used in the evaluation of other crews.

Responsibilities:

• Work with MTS, ATS and Starflight managers in developing efficient communications.
• Foster and promote professionalism within MedCom.
• Develop and implement training programs and continuing education.
• Manages the human resources of the department.
• Liaison to a variety of Public Safety entities, hospitals, nursing homes and other customers as regards communications.
• Develop and recommend comprehensive communications policies and procedures to the EMS Resources Manager and Chief Flight Nurse.
• Works with the ATS Coordinator as regards ATS call scheduling.
• Works with management responsible for IS and infrastructure support.
• Attend Field Supervisor meetings.
• Must be active preceptor to other staff.

• Current certification as a New York State Dept. of Health Paramedic EMT-P or AEMT-CC. 
• Ability to render professional advanced emergency care in accordance with NYS W.R.E.M.A.C. protocol standards. 
• ITLS or PHTLS required per W.R.E.M.A.C. 
• Minimum of three years ALS field experience.
  
  Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
  NYS CFR, required. CAD preferred.Must complete ICS-100, NIMS700 and HAZMAT Awareness (Post 9/11/2001) training within 6 months of hire.
  
  Must complete ICS-100, NIMS700 and HAZMAT Awareness (Post 9/11/2001) training within 6 months of hire/transfer. New York SCR Application - Due within first week of Hire New York Mandated Reporter – Due within 90 days of hire or transfer BLS required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration due upon hire 
  
   
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) Certification IS-100
• FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) Certification IS-700
• Hazardous Materials Certificate
• NY Mandated Reporter Training
• NYS Staff Exclusion List (NYSEL)
• NYS Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse (NYSCR)

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran