EMS Tour Chief

EMS Tour Chief

Req #:

Category: Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Night

Facility: RWJBH Mobile Health (EMS)

Department: MH Hudson Operations

Pay Range: $88,649.00 - $ per year

Location: 415 Montgomery Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302

EMS Tour Chief

The Tour Chief of Mobile Health will ensure the delivery of world-class patient care through providing leadership and quality driven services aligned with RWJBH's strategic and operational plan. The Tour Chief is responsible for overseeing all operations of their assigned tour. Standard of performance is based on the use of the knowledge, skills and techniques in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations and Mobile Health policies.

The Tour Chief will report directly to the EMS Manager of Mobile Health and will foster a collaborative environment within the supervisory team in developing and accessing RWJBH's long-term Mobile Health Strategy. The Tour Chief will provide outstanding and inspiring leadership by being actively involved in all aspects of Mobile Health, developing broad based relationships with RWJBH, the community and other key stakeholders.

The Tour Chief will be expected to lead, coach, and develop high-performing supervisors and front line staff team members, all the while emphasizing strategic planning and analysis.

Required:

• New Jersey Mobile Intensive Care Paramedic
• American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider
• American Heart Association ACLS
• American Heart Association PALS or American Academy of Pediatrics PEPP-ACLS
• Pre-Hospital or International Trauma Life Support (Advanced Level)
• High School Diploma or GED
• Current Driver's License and meets the current insurance companies requirements
• Haz Mat Awareness and Operations
• WMD or CBRNE Awareness and Operations
• NIMS I-700, ICS-200, ICS-300
• Annual ALS and BLS Skills Verification
• Successful completion of core competency evaluation and EMS orientation
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Driver's license record check and criminal background check
• Two years of full-time ALS experience and employment with the RWJBH EMS Department or equivalent

Preferred:

• CEVO training within 3 years
• Prior supervisory experience preferred
• Must possess an instructorship in one of the following areas within 1 year of appointment: PALS, ACLS, PHTLS, or BCLS

Certifications and Licenses

Required:

• New Jersey Mobile Intensive Care Paramedic
• American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider
• American Heart Association ACLS
• American Heart Association PALS or American Academy of Pediatrics PEPP-ACLS
• Pre-Hospital or International Trauma Life Support (Advanced Level)
• High School Diploma or GED
• Current Driver's License and meets the current insurance companies requirements
• Haz Mat Awareness and Operations
• WMD or CBRNE Awareness and Operations
• NIMS I-700, ICS-200, ICS-300
• Annual ALS and BLS Skills Verification
• Successful completion of core competency evaluation and EMS orientation
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Driver's license record check and criminal background check
• Two years of full-time ALS experience and employment with the RWJBH EMS Department or equivalent

• Conducts self in a professional, dignified and compassionate manner at all times when dealing with all external agencies, EMS department personnel, hospital personnel and the general public
• Responsible for enforcing all hospital and departmental policies, as well as all external regulatory policies set forth by local and other government agencies
• Capable of communicating clearly, effectively and in English via written and verbal means
• Maintains a professional demeanor and appearance during all interactions
• Responsible for maintenance of required certifications in accordance with RWJBH policies and all applicable State and Federal statutes and regulations
• Attends quarterly in-service to maintain EMS competencies and receive policy and procedure additions and/or updates
• Interacts professionally with management, colleagues from other EMS agencies, public safety personnel and other healthcare providers and members of the public
• Takes appropriate measures to work within established budgets
• Assists in developing and maintaining all of the operational systems of the Emergency Medical Services Department
• Ensure that all stations are clean and compliant with all OSHA, Federal and NJ State Department of Health Regulations
• Completes all shift PCR (Patient Care Reports) according to the Shift Documentation and QA Policies and Procedures. Counsel employees with QA deficiencies and issue Corrective Actions where appropriate per policy
• Responsible for change of shift, including but not limited to issuing and return of equipment and evaluating the cleanliness of vehicles, and verifying that employees appropriately punched in/out
• Ensure that all members of service under his/her direction are in the appropriate uniform, have a neat and professional appearance, and are in compliance with the RWJBH EMS Policies and Procedures
• Prepare reports (shift report,…