Ambulance Administrator
15 days ago
Sioux Falls
Job Description YANKTON COUNTY Ambulance Administrator Position Description (Exempt Position) • Develop and oversee the annual department budget., • Maintain knowledge of Medicaid, Medicare, and other governmental and private insurance., • Maintain the confidentiality of all patients and staff members., • Serves as the Department Compliance, Infection Control & HIPPA Officer., • Provides direct or indirect supervision of all staff members at all times., • Conduct self as a positive and professional role model., • Strong leadership and teamwork skills., • Strong financial skills., • Ability to follow written and verbal requests., • High School Diploma or equivalent (GED), • Current National Registry of EMT Paramedic Certificate & South Dakota ALS License., • Current Instructor of AHA CPR, ACLS, & PALS Would be ideal., • PHTLS or BTLS certification., • 5 years as a practicing paramedic., • 5 years’ experience as an EMS provider, • Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination, if required., • Ability to successfully pass criminal background check, if required., • Schedules and conducts staff meetings., • Responsible for Paramedic Job Duties when working on an ambulance., • Performs duties and assignments as directed by County Commission Physical Requirements In a regular workday, employee may be required to: Lift< 25 lbs Rarely 0-5% Occasionally 6-20% Frequently 21-50% Regularly 51-80% Lift 25-50 lbs. Lift> 50 lbs. Standing/WaIking/Running on all types of services, terrain & weather • Standing, • Walking, • Running Sitting- In ambulance or at desk completing paperwork. Bending/Stooping Actions maybe prolonged & last up to 60 min Pushing or pulling Reaching overhead Kneeling or crouching Actions maybe prolonged & last up to 30 min Climbing/Balance Such as stairs while carrying equipment or patients. Gripping & Grasping From 30lbs and above Continuously Hazards: The provider may be exposed to many different hazards when responding to scenes and emergencies. These hazards include, but are not limited to dust, fumes, gases, fire, smoke, chemicals, and adverse and inclement weather conditions. During a shift, there is a potential for bodily harm or death from different factors including but not limited to: violent patients, bystanders, traffic, dangerous working conditions and adverse and inclement weather conditions. At all times the provider will be expected to follow all YCEMS guidelines concerning scene safety, as well as the prevention of contamination and exposures to bloodborne pathogens and other possible hazards. #hc169857