District Chief/Assistant Manager Field Operations

Location:

Geisinger Lewistown Hospital (GLH)

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Worker Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

No

Job Summary:

Geisinger is in discussions with our community EMS partners as we explore ways to provide consistent coverage for patient transportation and emergency services. We are focused on ensuring continuity of care for our patients and meeting increasing demand for higher-level care in our western region.
Geisinger Emergency Medical Services is seeking a skilled and motivated paramedic with supervisory experience and education to be the local chief and leader for new operations in the Juniata and Mifflin County area. This opportunity comes with growth potential

Coordinates, assures, and prioritizes daily activities and personnel involved in performing field operations. Uses independent judgment within the framework of established policies and procedures in decisions that influence operations. Serves as a pre-hospital provider and a professional role model for other employees.

Job Duties:

• Assist management in formulating administrative and operational policies and procedures.
• Assist in organizational strategic planning and subsequent plan implementation to benefit the long-term survival of the organization.
• Supervises and coordinates daily activities of field operations employees and resources.
• Facilitates effective communication between provider staff and leadership.
• Back-fills incidental vacancies in Field Provider schedule until a replacement provider is located to assure proper staffing.
• Assures all operational scheduling is adequate and appropriate,
• Actively participates in and oversees the orientation and training of new personnel by other providers.
• Ensures the quality delivery of all field services offered to the community.
• Identifies the need, coordinates, prioritizes and assures remedial training of personnel.
• Assist in investigating, analyzing and resolving personnel and operational problems or complaints.
• Interprets, implements and uniformly enforces compliance with policies, procedures and regulations.
• Prioritizes, delegates and provides supportive follow-up of special assignments to field providers.
• Effectively communicates needs and requests for new or updated equipment and organizational development needs.
• Participates in the process of staff development and personnel actions including discipline in compliance with applicable policies and procedures.
• Plans, implements, and completes special projects such as the implantation of new procedures, integration of new equipment, services, treatment modalities, and other operational changes.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Position Details:

Benefits of working at Geisinger: 

• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one 
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents  
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)  
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage  
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions  
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly  
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year  
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive  
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones  
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.  
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance 

Education:

Graduate from Specialty Training Program- (Required), Associate's Degree- (Preferred)

Experience:

Minimum of 1 year-Managerial/Supervisory (Required), Minimum of 3 years-Related work experience (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s):

Certified Paramedic - Default Issuing Body

Skills:

Analytical Thinking, Computer Literacy, Interpersonal Communication, Organizing, Problem Management

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

• KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
• EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
• LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
• INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
• SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family. 

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all.  We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.