HEMS Captain - Administration

About Us At Vitruvian Health, we serve with compassion. As northwest Georgia and southeast Tennessee's leading healthcare system, we are committed not only to the health of our communities, but also to the growth, support, and success of our team members. Formerly Hamilton Health Care System, Vitruvian Health is built on a legacy of trust, innovation, and exceptional care. With over 80 points of access across the region, including Hamilton Medical Center and Bradley Medical Center, we offer the opportunity to be part of something bigger: a connected, mission-driven team changing lives every day. Our core values, Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, and Excellence (PRIDE), guide everything we do. We believe in empowering our people, celebrating differences, and delivering care that reflects the heart of our mission. Join us and build a meaningful career where you're valued, inspired, and supported to make a real impact. Excellence. Every person. Every time.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience:

Associate Degree (ASD or AASD) required in emergency medical service or a related field with a minimum 3+ years of job specific leadership experience: 5+ years of progressively responsible, professional, job specific experience, preferred. Masterful understanding of emergency medical services and non-emergency medical transportation and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles related concepts, practices, systems and terminology. Knowledge of EMS regulations, emergency management systems, and public-sector operations Georgia licensed Paramedic preferred. National Registry - Paramedic desired. Background in disaster response and/or emergency management preferred.

ICS/NIMS

training preferred Experience with working with government agencies or in a public safety environment

Skill:

Ability to lead/assist with the management of the department's operations while maintaining and improving quality standards. Excellent presentation, oral, written and interpersonal communication skills to effectively interact with internal/external customers; ability to communicate with others in sometimes dynamic situations using appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension or conflict and maintain professionalism in accordance with HEMS/hospital standards. Familiar with and ability to apply general knowledge using or in the absence of oral/documented guidelines related to researching and writing grants, department procedures, practices, standards, etc. Ability to achieve results through team efforts, willingness to challenge established practices and draw relevant conclusions; ability to lead, counsel and coach work groups. Ability to work in a high pressure or changing environment, and exercise good judgment to resolve problems in the absence of formalized guidelines and procedures. Ability to identify, analyze and resolve business/clinical issues through solution-oriented projects

Advanced Computer Skills:

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Strong understanding of governmental processes and political environments. Ability to work with dynamic personalities in often stressful conditions. Ability to adapt instantly from a controlled office environments to uncontrolled emergency medical care in the field.