Flight Program and Critical Care Operations Manager

Flight Program And Critical Care Operations Manager

The Carilion Clinic Patient Transport Manager provides day to day leadership to Carilion Clinic Patient Transport Department (CCPT). CCPT oversees Carilion Clinic's Patient Transportation, ground and flight.

This position is one of two managers for the critical care transport arm of Carilion Clinic Patient Transportation which includes Life-Guard 10 (Hardy), Life-Guard 11 (Radford), Life-Guard 12 (Lexington), and our Neonatal-Pediatric Transport EMTs. Come join our award-winning team as the operations manager for Carilion Clinic Life-Guard and our Neonatal-Pediatric transport service. Carilion Clinic Life-Guard was the first air ambulance in Virginia and was honored to receive the Association of Air Medical Services Program of the Year Award in 2018. This award directly reflects our focus on safety, quality, and service excellence. We pride ourselves in putting the Carilion Clinic values in action, from volunteer efforts in the community to driving industry change through our courage and curiosity. This position will provide leadership oversight for each of our flight bases in Christiansburg, Hardy, and Lexington, Virginia. Carilion Clinic Life-Guard, operated by Med-Trans Corp., is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS) and licensed by the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services. In addition to the flight program, this position will also manage our neonatal-pediatric transport team based out of Carilion Clinic Children's Hospital which includes a regional level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. The neonatal-pediatric transport team provides critical care ground / air transport for neonates and pediatric patients up to age 18.

The Flight Program and Critical Care Transport Operations Manager reports directly to the program director and will work closely with each of our clinical team leaders to manage operations, personnel, develop performance improvement projects, ensure regulatory accreditation, and promote employee engagement.

Responsibilities include :

• Responsible for overseeing the day to day operations of a department as they relate to goals and objectives. Organizes, manages and controls departmental functions and resources in a collaborative and participative manner for optimal performance of service.
• Coordinates resources to provide adequate staffing for department. Demonstrates effective team building and leadership skills. Establishes day-to-day priorities and directs staff task assignments. Facilitates teams in problem solving processes.
• Monitors and evaluates customer satisfaction with services. Collaboratively develops and implements programs to continuously enhance customer satisfaction within the service in conjunction with senior service line management.
• Facilitates professional growth and development including the provision or inservice programming and an effective performance appraisal process.
• Responsible for implementation of department budget and monitoring of expenses.
• Responsible for supporting service line mission, goals and scorecard objectives.
• Creates a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients and families in accordance with standards and which is respectful of patient's rights. Monitors and evaluates quality, appropriateness and safety of the care provided by the department.
• Communicates appropriate information to stakeholders in an ongoing, timely and accurate fashion. Establishes forums for staff to engage in open and proactive two-way communication.

What We Require :

Education : Bachelor's degree required. 4 years relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Experience : 3 years of clinical experience in emergency medical services required. 2 years of supervisory experience in emergency medical services required. Previous work experience in Air Medevac, Dispatch, Ground EMS, Pediatric-Neonatal transport care, Critical Care Nursing, or Transfer Center preferred.

Licensure, certification, and / or registration : Nationally Registered and Virginia State Intermediate or Paramedic certification required or Licensed as a Registered Nurse in state of Virginia required.

AHA BLS - HCP, ACLS, PALS, NRP and PHTLS or BTLS required within one year from date of hire. Other Minimum Qualifications : Must have effective team building and leadership skills. Demonstrates excellent problem-solving, interpersonal, communication, team leadership, priority setting and work competency skills.

Recruiter : JAMIE RATLIFF

Recruiter Email : jsratliff@carilionclinic.org

For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.

Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer : We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 800-599-2537, 8 : 00 a.m. to 4 : 30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Benefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion Clinic

Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. That's why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life at work and when you're away.

When you make your tomorrow with us, we'll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself. Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion :