24-045 Operations Duty Supervisor-permanent Full - Edmonton, Canada - Associated Ambulance

Associated Ambulance

Verified Company

Edmonton, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Operations Duty Supervisor
Are you organized, can balance many different tasks and can work autonomously? Are you capable of working in emotional and high stress situations? Are you good at solving problems? Then this might be the perfect fit for you

The Duty Supervisor (DS) performs activities required to meet the needs of our paramedic and operations teams. The DS will perform specialized tasks requiring time and attention and will utilize specialized programs such as EMS Manager, work with NCC/SCC/CCC dispatch and ensure all scheduling requirements are met for each station in community. Excellent computer and communication skills and knowledge of EMS and Associated Ambulance's collective agreements are an asset. Attention to detail and critical thinking is essential.

Critical Competencies for success in this role are the following:

triage front-line inquiries to efficiently manage resources

- provide guidance and assistance on managing patient transfers
- assist in the coordination and scheduling of resources (employees and assets)
- prioritize and coordinate responses to calls, return to service and out of service of assets and employees
- dispatch and deploy staff according to written schedules, work orders, priorities, or protocols
- monitor employee workloads, locations, and safety and implement fatigue management protocols based on prescribed procedures
- manage and deploy information technology and medical orders for front line crews
- liaise with Scheduling supervisor to support and manage workloads during after hour operations
- review overtime and duty expense forms for accuracy, adjust as required and approve in accordance with payroll procedures
- prepare and complete data reporting for leadership as required
- provide organizational communication that impact front-line delivery of services across the Province
- record and log personnel interactions, incident reporting and directions for follow-up

Working Conditions:

Expected: 5060% on phone with front lines staff and external dispatch. Expected to remain professional when faced with difficult situations.
Fastpaced and intense with many time constraints, outside pressures and simultaneous activities; required to prioritize, followup and escalate internally in addition to answering employee inquiries.
Will require shift work
This position works a four (4) on four (4) off rotation two (2) day shifts followed by two (2) night shifts with On-Call hours/annum)
Day Shifts 0700 to 1700
Evening Shifts 1600 to 0200 (Oncall 0200 to 0700)
Must be able to work without constant, direct supervision.

Employment Requirements:

Emergency Communications and Response Certificate or unrestricted registration with Alberta College of Paramedics (ACoP); recommended, not required. Equivalent experience may be considered.
Excellent attention to detail and computer skills.
Outstanding communication & customer service skills.
Ability to make decisions under intense pressure
Expert communication skills
Knowledge of / being able to work with Collective Agreements and ability to incorporate company policy to make informed decisions

Assets:

Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office, Word and Excel.
Courteous telephone manner is required.
Good working knowledge of Alberta geography, rural communities and EMS scheduling and resource management.
Must be reliable and flexible.

About Associated Ambulance:

With over 40 years in Emergency Medical Services,
Associated Ambulance is the 2nd largest Ambulance Operator in the province. We provide ALS & BLS services to 21 locations in rural Alberta. If you are looking to jump-start your career, please join our Associated Ambulance Team.
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