SkyCare Air Ambulance & Charters Job Board
Paramedic Supervisor
Description
Why SkyCare:
SkyCare is a private family-owned and operated company with an unmatched passion for providing essential air travel that literally saves lives. Our success means we are growing as a dynamic and exciting air ambulance and air charter service. We are based in Sioux Lookout, Ontario. With additional bases in Manitoba and Southern Ontario, we provide private, corporate, and medevac flight services as far north as the Arctic Circle and as far south as the Equator. We fly when and where our passengers need to go! All of us provide the highest level of safety, comfort, and care to our passengers – every flight.
Benefits:
● Extended health, vision, dental care, life, and long-term disability insurance
● Employee & Family Assistance Program
● Group Retirement Savings Plan
● Professional Development Support
Job Summary & Responsibilities:
This position works from the Kitchener base and acts as a member of the organization’s leadership team. They are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the paramedic team and MTS drivers, including scheduling, training, and quality assurance.
Responsibilities include:
- Communications with the medics and different departments to ensure smooth operations (Dispatch, QA, Pilots, Maintenance, etc.).
- Required to be on-call for Medic contacts (issues, questions, concerns, etc.)
- Responsible for planning and directing the activities of paramedics working under their supervision.
- Responsible for the complete process of hiring of new paramedics.
- Develop, update, and provide orientation, education, and train new employees in the use of SkyCare equipment, techniques, policies, and protocols.
- Ensure all paramedics are properly certified and licensed. Periodically hold drills or simulated ambulance calls to evaluate and enhance the skills of the staff.
- Maintain knowledge of current trends and developments in the field of emergency medical services.
- Ensure that the team is following correct procedures according to company policy and all relevant laws and regulations. Sending out alerts, directives, and memos for communication with the paramedics.
- Coordinate with medics about the responsibilities and tasks for office days
- Review patient records to ensure that treatment plans are followed correctly.
- Track and Audit AACRs, Plane checks, and controlled substances periodically and prepare reports.
- Review and investigate SMS reports related to medics to determine necessary action.
- Carry out evaluations for paramedics and make suggestions for improvements and will also make sure that paramedics receive continuous training, including training for updated procedures to improve practices.
- Inventory management, and preventative maintenance and tracking of equipment and supplies.
- Establish protocols and procedures for handling emergencies such as natural disasters or fires, in conjunction with other departments.
- MTS services maintenance, scheduling, leave management, and deep cleaning.
- Conduct periodic Base inspections.
- Work as a flight medic to maintain certification and when needed.
Qualifications:
- Diploma in a recognized Paramedic program
- Degree in a Health Field, Health Administration, or Management considered an asset.
- Meet all requirements under the Ambulance Act of Ontario
- At least three years of Primary Care Paramedic experience
- Active PCP (flight) status and certification and remains in good standing with ORNGE Base Hospital
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Experienced leader who can lead, work within, and motivate a team.
- Strong ability to identify, create, and implement operational efficiencies.
- Excellent written, oral, and electronic communication skills
- Can work with others to complete tasks and solve problems.
- Time management and multitasking
- Ability to make quick decisions based on the information available.
- Will be required to travel between the three bases of the company as per need.
Apply online at http://skycare.applytojobs.ca/
Closing Date: Open until filled.
We embrace each other’s unique qualities through our commitment to inclusiveness, equity, and accessibility and if you require accommodation during the selection process, please let us know. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest in SkyCare; however, only those candidates who are selected will be contacted.
For more information about our amazing company please visit https://www.skycare.ca