Emergency Medical Services Supervisor (EMS Battalion Chief)

Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County.  

Equal Employment Opportunities: We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.

SUMMARY:
We are currently seeking a Emergency Medical Services Supervisor (Battalion Chief) to join our EMS Operations team. This full-time position will work rotating nights.   

Purpose of this position: Under the general supervision of the EMS Deputy Chief (Manager) the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Supervisor/Battalion Chief has the authority to direct staff and is responsible for the coordination of daily shift operations. Act as the point of contact for department staff and other public safety agencies in the county, region, and state.

Is responsible for the direct supervision of field and support staff. Responds to incidents in the field that require a supervisory presence. May supervise the EMS Emergency Communication Center and Special Operations staff in the absence of the other EMS Battalion Chiefs (Supervisor)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Primarily responsible for Field Operations while functioning as the Battalion Chief including, but not limited to; staff direction and work assignment, vehicle and equipment maintenance, communications, ambulance deployment and response, scheduling and staffing, and problem-solving. May supervise the operations of the Emergency Communications Center and Special Operat