EMS Field Supervisor

Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon

B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health’s robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine;
McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth);
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston.

As an Emergency Medical Service Field Supervisor in our hospital-based system you will oversee and coordinate emergency medical services, ensuring efficient response to transports both internal and external to the system. Emergency medical services supervisors use advanced paramedic training and leadership skills to oversee emergency medical technicians, while maintaining a safe working environment. This job requires extensive medical knowledge and emergency services training, as well as a paramedic license.

Supervise and support EMS staff, conduct quality assessments, and collaborate with hospital departments to enhance patient care. Bring your leadership skills to the forefront as you play a pivotal role in maintaining high standards of emergency medical services within our hospital environment. Train new and existing employees to Harris Health System field operations and provides ongoing education, supervision and management of daily operations and productivity.

• Education/Specialized Training/Licensure:
  • Bachelor's Degree in EMS, Healthcare, Public Safety, or Business (preferred)
  • Associate's degree in EMS, Healthcare or a related field. Graduate of accredited school offering EMS training. Currently registered with Texas Department of State Health Services.
  • EMT-Paramedic licensed in the State of Texas. Current Texas Driver's license, BLS, ACLS, PALS (American Heart Association or Red Cross), EMS-related Certification – FP‑C, CCP‑C, or other related certification must be obtained within 2 years of hire.
• Work Experience (Years and Area): 3 years in related field
• Equipment Operated:
  Vehicle, Computer

• Communication
  
  Skills:
  • Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact)
  • Exceptional Verbal (e.g., Public Speaking)
  • Writing/Composing (Reports)
• Other
  
  Skills:
  • Operation of Cardiac Monitor, Transport Ventilator, CPAP, IV Pumps
  • Analytical, Medical Term, P.C.
• Advanced
  
  Education:
  • Advanced Training Specialty Paramedic licensed in the State of Texas
• Work Schedule:
  
  Flexible
• Other Requirements:
  Able to work according to specific subject to extreme weather conditions;
  Equipment Operated:
  Vehicle, Computer;
  Standard EMS equipment:
  Be able to operate all standard EMS equipment as well as train staff on appropriate use.

• Call response – Respond to calls, provide basic and advanced life support treatment to patients, and transport to appropriate medical facilities.
• Vehicle Operations – Operate an ambulance or emergency vehicle as well as a wide range of life-saving/life-supporting equipment.
• Communications – Monitor and initiate radio communications with dispatch center, hospital personnel, and field providers.
• Crew Assistance – Assist crews with daily inspections, equipment checks, and restock team in preparation of subsequent missions.
• Daily Logs & Reports – Review daily logs, patient care reports, vehicle maintenance logs, inventory lists, incident reports, and other correspondence.