MAJOR FUNCTION:
The EMS Lieutenant assists with day-to-day oversight of the BLS EMS operations in accordance with all laws, regulations, or Inspira policies and procedures. This individual will help on a day-to-day basis with call outs and filling scheduling openings for our 911 BLS contracts. The EMS Lieutenant will be responsible for upholding all the duties listed under the job description. The EMS Lieutenant will attend all mandatory meetings, complete all required network certifications and tasks within the allotted time. Will work collaboratively with the other leaders to grow and strengthen the department within the communities we serve. Demonstrates strong leadership and educational abilities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Position Responsibilities
• Interacts with all EMS personnel, hospital staff and department management and communicates directly with the public, other agencies and contracted municipalities.
• Maintains responsibility for daily operations oversight.
• Assures that Department and Hospital Policies pertaining to operations are being followed by EMS staff.
• Monitors the performance of field staff working during their respective shifts.
• Investigates inquiries related to daily operational issues and elevates these issues to management as needed.
• Ensures compliance with all local, state, and federal laws related to all operations.
• Interfaces with the Captains and communications throughout the shift to ensure smooth and proper system operation.
• Assists scheduling to ensure that field units are staffed with appropriate number of experienced personnel at all times.
• Assists with covering short notice openings in the BLS schedule as needed.
• Works to make sure shifts are paged out appropriately when needed.
• Respond to assist BLS crews on certain 911 dispatches as defined by Management
• Respond to requests for Supervisor assistance by crews, police, dispatch, etc. as needed
• Respond to accidents and/or incidents involving Inspira crews.
• Consistently maintains a positive, professional image of the hospital and department at all times.
• Consistently presents full courtesy to hospital staff, external customers, and the public throughout contact.
• Consistently encourages a team effort in the provision of services with allied agencies and personnel.
• Consistently presents a clean, neat appearance and reports to assigned shift wearing department issued uniform.
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Inspira Health is a charitable nonprofit health care organization serving communities across southern New Jersey. The system traces its roots to 1899 and comprises three hospitals, two comprehensive cancer centers, eight multi-specialty health centers, and locations throughout South Jersey. These include urgent care; outpatient imaging and rehabilitation; sleep medicine labs; cardiac testing facilities; behavioral health, digestive health and wound care centers; home care and hospice; and more than 35 primary and specialty physician practices in Gloucester, Cumberland, Salem, Camden and Atlantic counties.
Together with our medical staff of more than 1,200 physicians and other health care providers, we provide evidence-based care to help each patient achieve the best possible outcome. Our clinical and support staffs are focused on providing quality care in a safe environment for every patient. And we understand that to provide excellent care to our patients, we must also be sensitive to the needs of their families. The love and support of family can comfort and strengthen patients while aiding the healing process.
In support of our mission to improve the lives of all we serve, the leadership and staff of Inspira Health are dedicated to clinical and service excellence. However, as a leading regional health network, we are committed to doing more than just that. We believe our organization must become a source of inspiration, encouraging everyone to lead healthier lives. This can only be achieved by working together with our communities; by bringing vital services to the towns and neighborhoods we serve; and partnering with like-minded organizations to create a culture throughout our region that fosters good health for everyone.
