Manager, Emergency Medical Services

Marshalltown Hospital - Marshalltown, IA and Allen Hosptial - Waterloo, IA

Administers, directs, and coordinates activities of pre-hospital and inter-facility patient care as provided by the Emergency Medical Technician, Advanced Medical Emergency Technician, and Paramedics within the ground ambulance department. The Emergency Medical Services Manager is responsible for overseeing staff, daily operations and 24-hour management of Emergency Medical Services. Plans and directs activities to provide optimum care within budgetary allowances.

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.  

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:      

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.   

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.  

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.   

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.   

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. 

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

• Stakeholder involvement- Represent UnityPoint Health – Marshalltown Ambulance on community committees concerning the ambulance and the delivery of pre-hospital care within the Marshall County Community.
• Oversees Emergency Medical Service’s staff and department including hiring, onboarding, facilitation of orientation program and training of newly hired team members, and team member performance management
• Strategic Planning and Vision- Provide a strategic vision for the department to meet the needs of the community while demonstrating the UnityPoint FOCUS Values. This includes carrying out the department’s budget, providing training opportunities, mentoring and coaching Emergency Medical Services leaders, providing professional development opportunities for staff, and policy/procedure creation.
• Oversee ambulance fleet operations.
• Assist the hospital leadership in establishing, reviewing, and the carrying out of policies and procedures needed for hospital accreditation. This includes ensuring compliance with Iowa Department of Public Health Standards for ground ambulance services.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in related field required, Master's degree preferred.

Experience:

Previous pre-hospital ambulance or hospital management experience preferred.

Ability to ensure proper competence and performance of staff to assure quality patient care.

Ability to function in a staff member role periodically.

Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.

Credentials:

Valid chauffeurs license in the state of Iowa.

Current certification at Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic level.

Must have a valid IA driver’s license for at least three years with an acceptable or clear rating per the IA Department of Transportation regulations (must provide a certified driving record prior to hire.)