Chief Emergency Medical Services

Overview

Harney District Hospital is seeking an Emergency Medical Services Chief to supervise, mentor and support our Emergency Medical Services Department. The hourly wage for this position starts at $36.06 and increases based on experience. Harney District Hospital also offers great medical benefits, which include vision and dental, as well as a choice of retirement plans and generous paid time off.

• Supervise, mentor and support the Emergency Medical Services Department.

• Knowledge of emergency medical delivery methods and operation of specialized emergency medical equipment.
• Knowledge of safe driving techniques, especially with specialized emergency medical vehicles.
• Knowledge of computer applications software and general office procedures.
• Ability to provide effective rescue team leadership at emergency scenes.
• Equivalent to a high school education supplemented with additional specialized emergency medical training and over five (5) years emergency medical experience at the Paramedic level, or any satisfactory combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the above duties.

• Possession of current Paramedic (EMT – P) certificate issued by the State of Oregon and Pediatric Advanced Life Support certificate or ability to acquire by the time of appointment.
• Possession of Basic Trauma Life Support or Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support certificate or equivalent within six (6) months of appointment.
• Possession of valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record and valid CPR-HCP card.
• Documentation including diploma copy or official transcript of highest academic achievement must be provided at time of hire to meet Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act requirements.

• Possession of BTLS or PHTLS at time of appointment.
• Previous emergency medical experience in a hospital environment.

Harney County Health District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to any legally protected characteristic.

In accordance with Oregon law, the pay range for this position is included in this posting.

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request throughout the application and hiring process.

Final candidates may be required to pass a background check and drug screen, as permitted by law.