Ambulance Administrator

YANKTON COUNTY

Ambulance Administrator Position Description (Exempt Position)

• Perform managerial, administrative, supervisory, and specialized work functions associated

with overseeing and operating an ambulance service.

Key Responsibilities (may not include all of the functions performed)

the operation of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) :

o Daily operations.

o Focus on high standards of customer service and operational effectiveness and efficiency

o EMS patient billing.

o Department training.

o Supply and equipment procurement.

o Staff scheduling.

o Department out-reach program.

o Payroll.

o Maintaining a preventive maintenance program for equipment, as necessary.

Policies and Procedures.

and review Patient Care Treatment guidelines.

recommendations.

department medical director, hospitals and medical clinic administration, and physicians, etc.

Supervisory Responsibilities

counseling, disciplining, and other resources.

operations and patient care.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

projects, assignments, and situations.

analyze situations thoroughly, identify potential problems, and find effective solutions.

HIPAA Policies / Procedures.

Education

License.

Experience

Paramedic supervisor, instructor or any equivalent combination of education, training, and

experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities for this Job.

Other Requirements

other driving training and / or license requirements associated with operating an emergency

vehicle.

and documentation.

OR-Any equivalent combination of education and experience as is acceptable to the hiring authority

and state statues (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

In a regular workday, employee may be required to :

Lift

Rarely

0-5%

Occasionally

6-20%

Frequently

21-50%

Regularly

51-80%

Lift 25-50 lbs.

Lift>

50 lbs.

Standing / WaIking / Running

on all types of services, terrain & weather

Sitting- In ambulance or at desk completing paperwork.

Bending / Stooping

Actions maybe prolonged & last up to 60 min

Pushing or pulling

Reaching overhead

Kneeling or crouching

Actions maybe prolonged & last up to 30 min

Climbing / Balance

Such as stairs while carrying equipment or

patients.

Gripping & Grasping

From 30lbs and above

Continuously

Hazards :

The provider may be exposed to many different hazards when responding to scenes and emergencies.

These hazards include, but are not limited to dust, fumes, gases, fire, smoke, chemicals, and adverse and

inclement weather conditions. During a shift, there is a potential for bodily harm or death from different

factors including but not limited to : violent patients, bystanders, traffic, dangerous working conditions

and adverse and inclement weather conditions. At all times the provider will be expected to follow all

YCEMS guidelines concerning scene safety, as well as the prevention of contamination and exposures to

bloodborne pathogens and other possible hazards.

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