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Acadian Ambulance Job Opening - Operations Supervisor, Lafayette, LA
JOB SUMMARY: Provide immediate supervision of employees, stations, units and spare units in assigned area to ensure quality patient care and transportation of the sick and injured in accordance with local, state, national and Acadian Ambulance standards of practice.
EQUIPMENT: Supervisor Sprint vehicle; ambulance; stretcher; folding stretcher; scoop stretcher; long and short spine boards and KED; spinal immobilization equipment; radios and computerized communications equipment; pager; splinting devices; suction devices; bandaging materials; oxygen bottles and tubing; basic and advanced airway management devices; Glucometer; intravenous fluid therapy equipment; cardiac monitor / defibrillator; pulse oximeter; fire extinguisher; simple extrication devices; simple mechanics tools; pneumatic anti-shock garment; blood pressure cuff and stethoscope; patient restraints; simple traction devices; other medical and related equipment items not specifically listed may be added as new items are introduced.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Except as specifically noted, the following functions are considered essential to this position.
- Staffs designated sprint unit and schedule and responds to major accident scenes or calls.
- Supervises EMT personnel, observing field personnel on emergency and non-emergency scenes.
- Coaches employees, providing professional and personal guidance, aimed at optimizing performance and morale.
- Oversees proper completion of all logs and completes first approval on timesheets.
- Observes crew change and ensures smooth transition.
- Responsible for employee documentation and maintenance of the computerized Employee Profile system (i.e., commendations, counseling, attendance, incident reports, etc.).
- Maintains 24 hours on call status
- Staffs openings and extra crews in area as needed.
- Facilitates new employee orientation and new paramedic skills/performance assessment.
- Monitors O2 levels at stations in assigned area.
- Completes medical audits for assigned area.
- Ensures equipment is routed to appropriate units and stations.
- Monitors and reports on condition of mainline and spare units in area.
- Monitors refusals, on-scene times and AllSafe driving reports and implements strategies with employees for improvement.
- Communicates policies, procedures and information appropriately and in a timely manner to employees.
- Monitors station maintenance.
- Participates in goal planning sessions.
- Participates in area disaster drills.
- Visit hospital and nursing home staffs to maximize relationships.
- Assists Operations Manager with corrective action, investigations and complaint resolutions.
- Monitors petty cash at assigned stations in the district.
- Monitors usage and storage of controlled substances.
- Facilatates a voice mail sprint shift report to district management.
- Attends staff meetings and may assist with facilitation of such.
- Represents Acadian at occasional public meetings.
- Responds to calls as a first responder when necessary.
- Periodically rides third person with assigned employees.
- Obtains signatures on assigned documents.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
These duties, responsibilities, requirements, and conditions are not intended to be all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties, responsibilities, requirements and conditions.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
THE DEADLINE TO APPLY IS MARCH 30TH BY MIDNIGHT. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR RESUME IS ATTACHED. PLEASE CONTACT ADRIANA MATTE IN HR IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS (337) 291-1507 OR ADRIANA.MATTE@ACADIAN.COM.- Share
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