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Town Of Limon Emergency Medical Services Director in Limon, Colorado

POSITION: Emergency Medical Services Director

DUTIES: Assists with planning, organizing, coordinating and evaluating the delivery of emergency medical services to the Town of Limon and surrounding areas as needed. Director will make sure that ALS protocols are followed by Paramedics and BLS protocols will be followed by EMT's. Working with our current Physician Advisor, to ensure all protocols are being followed. Reporting to him on violations of protocol and other issues that he needs to address. Making sure all waivered medications and procedures have quarterly reports filed with CDPHE. Ensures that Town coverage is available 24/7/365. Coordinates with all EMS field personnel, to ensure appropriate delivery of EMS services and response time requirements. Acquires and maintains working knowledge of Town, County, State, and Federal laws, regulations and medical protocols dealing with the delivery of pre-hospital emergency and non-emergency medical services. Attains and maintains any required licenses/certifications and ensures all employees attain and maintain required licenses/certifications. Ensures compliance with all Colorado Department Public Health and Environment rules and regulations related to EMS care and Ambulance Service operations in Colorado. Ensures that all medical personnel also are compliant with UC Health Protocols. Assists with the preparation and administration of the annual EMS department budget. Successfully writes and administers grants for Limon Ambulance Service. Represents the Limon Ambulance Service in all grant hearings, including required presentations (out of town travel may be required). Many meetings are available on Zoom. Manages EMS medical supply ordering and inventory. Supervises the effective operation, utilization, and maintenance of the Ambulance Service fleet and of medical equipment. Ensures all patient care reports and supporting documentation are complete and delivered in a timely manner. Ensures that the billing company has all necessary information and documentation needed for efficient and timely billing. Ensures run reports are complete 48 hours after an incident. Making sure that subsequent billing matters are filed/addressed within one week of EMS response or request. Ensures payroll is submitted, reviewed, approved; and then submitted to the Town Clerk by the Monday morning following payroll weekend. Has the leadership and authority to delegate, to responsible personnel, any of the above duties as deemed necessary for efficient operations of Ambulance Service, ensuring management and oversight of said responsibilities. Performs and functions as an on-shift field Paramedic filling regular and required shifts. Serves as a Field Training Officer during all scheduled shifts. Act as a liaison and maintain a strong, positive relationship between the town and other area EMS Agencies. Maintain a good relationship with Fire Department providers and area medical facilities. Must establish a good relationship with The Plains to Peaks RETAC Coordinator. Must strive to have good relationships with state leaders at CDPHE. Conducts performance improvement and quality review by working with the Physician Advisor and The Plains to Peaks RETAC Coordinator for Limon Ambulance Service.

REQUIREMENTS: Minimum of 5 years of paramedic emergency response experience is required with responsibility in the area of personnel and program management. Must have experience in dealing with Ambulance Service fleet maintenance. Must possess a minimum valid class C Colorado driver's license and be insurable with the Town s insurance carrier. Current Colorado Driver s License with a good driving record Must possess a CPR and First Aid Certification. High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Current Colorado Licensed or Certified Paramedic Required. Current National Registry Paramedic Preferred Current AHA BLS Provider Required. urrent AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider Required. Current PALS Provider

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS: ICS 700, 100, 300 and 400 International Trauma Life Support or Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support Provider or equivalent

WAGE: $65,000-$75,000 a year

SHIFTS: Various shifts

JOB SITE: Limon, Colorado

BENEFITS: Medical, Dental Sick and vacation leave

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: If you meet the minimum requirements for this position, please click on How to Apply to view application information. You must be registered with Connecting Colorado to view the application information (registration is available at no cost).

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