Head of Operations **URGENT**

IMMEDIATELY HIRING! EMS Operations Supervisor in Bridgeport, CT!

$Job Description Summary Our mission of providing care to the world at a moment's notice is at the heart of everything we do. With more than 38,000 employees, Global Medical Response teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services around the world. We provide end-to-end medical transportation as well as fire services, integrated healthcare solutions and disaster response.

JOB SUMMARY The mission and purpose of this position is to ensure the compassionate delivery of high quality care and service in a professional and cost-effective manner through the supervision of field personnel. Provides direct patient care in accordance with company protocols and/or online medical direction. Assists with the coverage of open shifts as needed in the assigned area.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES STRATEGIC CHALLENGES The Operations Supervisor is the first line of support and supervision over the actual delivery of care and transport service for the operating division. The primary responsibility of the Operations Supervisor is to direct and support field personnel to ensure cost effective, professional delivery of service and care to customers/patients. Changing customer expectations, including changes in the way care is delivered, potentially expanding services, or loss of services to other agencies (e.g., fire departments) have resulted in unclear or confusing role definitions. The growth-through-acquisition strategy has impacted all areas of AMR, resulting in the need for integration of processes and culture, which also impacts employee morale. The Operations Supervisor must deal with these morale issues daily

Reorganization of work, which has resulted in role confusion for the Operations Supervisor. Some positions are focused on the supervision and support of reporting employees; other supervisors spend a great deal of time on data collection and reporting, leaving limited time for supporting employees

Very large spans of control and employee shift structures make it extremely difficult for an individual Operations Supervisor to forge a strong relationship with the employees he/she is responsible for. This relationship needs to exist to support employee communications and coaching and development. Changes in technology result in faster, easier methods for communicating, and collecting and analyzing data. The Operations Supervisor must ensure the implementation and proper use of such technology to maximize productivity and effectiveness

The demands of the organization often exceed the time available for Operations Supervisors to do the work

KEY RELATIONSHIPS Key Internal Customers and Suppliers The Operations Supervisor’s primary relationship is with the field crews. The Operations Supervisor works closely with the Communications Center to provide direction on procedure and protocol use, ensure processes are followed, and to resolve issues that may arise

The Operations Supervisor works collaboratively with the Operations Director/Manager and senior management to ensure clear understanding of Vision, values, goals and objectives

The Operations Supervisor works with the Field Training Officer to ensure Paramedics and EMTs are receiving required training to optimize performance

The Operations Supervisor provides information and resolves issues with staff functions at the local and regional level regarding human resources, risk management, payroll, and other functions

The Operations Supervisor works closely with other Operations Supervisors to ensure the exchange of information about specific events, activities, and best practices

Key External Customers and Suppliers The Operations Supervisor often works with patients, family members, and friends

The Operations Supervisor works daily with heads of ancillary emergency agencies, such as fire and police, to ensure integrated efforts

The Operations Supervisor works daily with employees of hospitals, physician groups, nursing homes and other providers to resolve issues and ensure continued operational relationships

The Operations Supervisor has working relationships with the appropriate management of HMO’s and other insurers associated with the service area

The Operations Supervisor, in collaboration with higher management, provides information and responds as necessary to the media regarding crisis events involving the division

The Operations Supervisor may be required to maintain effective relationships with vendors of various products and services

maintain high standards of integrity and protect confidential information

maintain and project confidence, even when not supported by others; willing to ask for help from experts on relevant issues

Flexibly respond to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity, and rapid change; Create an atmosphere in which timely and high quality information flows smoothly between self and others; Manage Disagreements: Customer Focus Focus on Customer Needs: Anticipate and work to understand customer needs; take action to meet customer needs; continually search for ways to increase customer satisfaction

have a thorough knowledge of EMS practices, customers, and the competitive environment

author and communicate necessary updates and revisions to policies/procedures/protocols

use accurate logic in analyses

combining them in creative ways

Diversity Value Diversity: Show and foster respect and appreciation for each person whatever that person’s background, race, age, gender, disability, values, lifestyle, perspectives, or interests; give timely, specific feedback and helpful coaching; integrate planning efforts across work units

Manage Execution: Leverage Networks: build strong external networks with people in the industry and profession

create enthusiasm, a feeling of investment, and a desire to excel

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Ensure continuous quality improvement through clinical management and protocol compliance

Coordinate operations during times of disaster

Gather information from customers regarding issues and problems, document complaints, and work with others for resolution to ensure customer satisfaction

Schedule crews to staff units, including re-scheduling for employees on sick leave, and ensure crews are on the street at the beginning of their shifts

Function as a crew Paramedic or EMT as required

Manage the storage, distribution and collection of narcotics

Provide support and assistance to the field personnel to help them achieve maximum performance

Provide daily direction and clarity of expectations to field personnel

Coach employees to perform at their highest levels and provide performance feedback

Assist employees in career planning

Participate in the resolution of union or non-union grievances and administer the disciplinary process

Communicate division and AMR information to field employees clearly, gather information from the field regarding company issues, and report and help resolve field-management issues

Identify needs and support continuous improvement in employee development through training.

Administer company policies and procedures, as well as employment law in a consistent manner

Interact daily with fire, police, hospital, physician group, nursing homes and other service providers regarding the integration and delivery of services and to manage the AMR image with facilities

Participate in community service to enhance the image of the company

Identify customer processes that lead to enhancements of service

Supervise the daily operations of the field

Collect paperwork and generate reports for management

Assist crews in stocking trucks/units

Ensure unit readiness by managing the fleet and materials

Employee Performance Employee Satisfaction (survey results) and Morale

Employee Performance and Productivity

Teamwork (smooth operation flow)

Safety Compliance

Quality of Clinical Care

Regulatory Compliance

Customer Complaints

Response Time Performance and Compliance

Field Training officer experience or Instructor experience

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)

Driving policy in compliance with AMR policy regarding insurability

WORKING CONDITIONS AND MENTAL/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Frequently: See Physical Agility Test, kneeling, stooping, bending, leaning, flexibility, multiple physical activities performed at the same time (carrying multiple equipment while pushing on pram)

Constantly: Hearing/listening/talking, clear speech, simple touching/dexterity, typing, sitting, flexibility-upper body, seeing

Vigilance - We will never waver in our commitment to safety and preparedness in the fulfillment of our duties.

Citizenship - We are dedicated to being good stewards in the communities we serve.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS Reports to: Operations Manager

Interrelationships: Operations; Operations Management

AMR is one of Global Medical Response (GMR) family of solutions. Our GMR teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services. View the stories on how our employees provide care to the world at

GMR’s Core Behaviors — keep care at the center, raise your hand,seek to understand, find a way together and be accountable—uniteour teamsand set us apart in emergency medical services.

Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.

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