LEAD MEDIC - PARAMEDIC

ABOUT CAMPBELL COUNTY HEALTH

Campbell County Health (CCH) is more than just a hospital—we are a comprehensive healthcare system serving northeast Wyoming. Our organization includes Campbell County Memorial Hospital, a 90-bed acute care community hospital in Gillette; Campbell County Medical Group, featuring nearly 20 specialty and primary care clinics—including locations in Wright and Hulett; and The Legacy Living & Rehabilitation Center, a long-term care facility. 

To be responsive to our employee’s needs we offer:

• Generous PTO accrual (increases with tenure)
• Paid sick leave days
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Savings Account
• 403(b) with employer match
• Early Childhood Center, discounted on-site childcare
• And more! Click here to learn more about our full benefits package

JOB SUMMARY

The Lead Medic is primarily responsible for ensuring successful EMS operations during assigned shift as well as any other duties as assigned. Lead Medics work in conjunction with the EMS Medical Director, fellow EMS employees, employees of CCH and other healthcare facilities, and public service agencies to provide exceptional patient and family care in the pre-hospital and interfacility transfer settings. Lead Medics direct, and lead all assigned employees on their shift in various activities including, but not limited to, patient care, documentation, training, quality improvement/assurance, public education/relation events, special event standbys, car seat inspections, and facility and ambulance maintenance. Additionally, Lead Medics are responsible for staff scheduling, coordination of vehicle maintenance, the medical supplies inventory, and medication/controlled substance inventory and chain of custody on their shift. Lead Medics also actively participate in the planning, budgeting, and execution of the mission, vision, values, and goals of the EMS department and CCH. Reports to the assigned Shift Supervisor and Manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responds to emergencies, coordinates, and directs the activities of personnel while prioritizing provider and patient safety.
• Leads EMT’s, AEMT’s, IEMT’s, paramedics, students, volunteers, and other riders assigned to their shift or floating to their shift. Helps lead and conduct orientation, training, and evaluation of employees, student riders, and volunteers in coordination with EMS Manager.
• Complies with the CCH Corporate Compliance Program, applicable federal/state/local laws, and policies and procedures of CCH and the EMS department.
• Maintains respectful, professional, and courteous relationships with EMS Director, EMS Manager, EMS Shift Supervisors, EMS Medical Director, employees of the EMS department, and employees of CCH.
• Develops and maintains respectful, professional, and courteous relationships with community leaders and members, other healthcare facilities and their employees, and employees of the law enforcement, fire service, and mine rescue communities.
• Completes all mandatory training required by CCH.
• Maintains clinical competencies and knowledge of professional standards related to protocols, clinical practice, skill proficiency, staffing, and continuing education. Maintains valid state issued driver’s license.
• Maintains valid state issued driver’s license. Maintains driving record standards required by the insurance provider of CCH. Operates vehicles in a safe and prudent manner in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws as well as CCH and EMS policy.
• Maintains operational readiness, professional appearance, and safety of staff, ambulances, equipment, and facilities.
• Fills various roles within the ICS system on emergency scenes.
• When requested during surges in patient volumes, assist with medical treatment of patients in other departments of CCH under the direction of the MD and RN within their scope of practice as defined by the State of Wyoming.
• Participates in shift coverage, departmental rounding, on committees, and in training and education to ensure successful operation of the EMS department and CCH.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure a safe and productive work environment is always maintained.
• Responsible for adhering to and enforcing all organizational and department policies and procedures.
• Initiates and participates in documented coaching and constructive problem solving of staff issues.
• Prepares informational, technical, investigative, and other related reports.
• Applies critical thinking to problem identification and resolution related to personnel, compliance, and other EMS department issues.
• Demonstrates fiscal responsibility and participates in cost containment and economical utilization of supplies and equipment
• Must be free from governmental sanctions involving health care and/or financial practices. 
• Complies with the hospital’s Corporate Compliance Program including, but not limited to, the Code of Conduct, laws and regulations, and hospital policies and procedures. Conducts self in accordance with the CCH Standards of Excellence handbook.
• Other duties as assigned. This list is non-exhaustive.