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Lifepoint Health

Emergency Services Manager

Ottumwa, IA · On-site

As an Emergency Services Manager joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and ...

Regional Medical Center

EMS Lead

Manchester, IA · On-site

$27.55 - $37.38/hr

Description This lead role will report to the Emergency Services Manager and Emergency Services Medical Director. This position is 40 hours+ each week. * Internal Applicants * Maintain 24 hour shifts ...

Theuniversityunion

EMS Lead

Manchester, IA · On-site

$78.94/hr

Phone (563) 927-7578 Description This lead role will report to the Emergency Services Manager and Emergency Services Medical Director. This position is 40 hours+ each week. * Internal Applicants

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As of Sep 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for emergency services manager in Iowa is $93,813.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $77,500.00 and $101,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An Emergency Services Manager is responsible for developing, coordinating, and overseeing emergency response plans and operations for organizations or communities. They work to ensure preparedness for natural disasters, hazardous materials incidents, terrorist threats, and other emergencies by organizing training, managing resources, and coordinating with public agencies. Their role includes planning, risk assessment, and leading response efforts during actual emergencies to protect lives and property.

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To thrive as an Emergency Services Manager, you need strong leadership, crisis management, and organizational skills, typically supported by a degree in emergency management, public administration, or a related field. Familiarity with emergency operations centers (EOCs), incident command systems (ICS), and relevant certifications like FEMA’s ICS or Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) is highly valued. Outstanding communication, decision-making under pressure, and the ability to coordinate diverse teams are critical soft skills in this role. These competencies ensure effective response to emergencies, minimize risks, and help maintain public safety during crises.

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AspectEmergency Services ManagerFire Chief
CredentialsEmergency management certifications, relevant degreesFire science, emergency management certifications, leadership experience
Work EnvironmentCoordination of emergency response, planning, and resource managementOversees fire department operations, firefighting, and rescue services
Employer & IndustryGovernment agencies, emergency management agenciesFire departments, municipal government
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The Emergency Services Manager focuses on coordinating various emergency response efforts, planning, and resource management across multiple agencies. In contrast, the Fire Chief primarily oversees fire department operations, firefighting, and rescue services. While both roles require emergency management knowledge and certifications, the Emergency Services Manager has a broader scope, often working across different emergency disciplines, whereas the Fire Chief specializes in fire-related incidents and department leadership.

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Infographic showing various Emergency Services Manager job openings in Iowa as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $93,813 per year, or $45.1 per hour.

Emergency Services Manager

Lifepoint Health

Ottumwa, IA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 8 days ago

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5.9

Company rating: 5.9 out of 10

Based on 273 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

765th of 898 rated healthcare providers

Job description


OTTUMWA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER
Emergency Services Manager
Job Type: Full-Time | Days
$10,000 Sign-On Bonus available to well qualified applicants
Schedule: 40 hours/week, Day Shift
Your experience matters
Ottumwa Health Group, LLC is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being, so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Emergency Services Manager joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
How you'll contribute
An Emergency Services Manager who excels in this role:
  • Must be able to perform all duties of a paramedic for Ottumwa Regional Health Center
  • Adjusting schedule to meet unit's needs
  • Maintaining RN licensure/Paramedic certification
  • Coordinates QI activities on the unit. Assists in the review, development and implementation of polices, procedures, and standards. Monitors and assures consistent application of those policies, procedures, and standards.
  • Function as a crew member and maintain adequate department staffing as per service agreement with the State of Iowa EMS Bureau.
  • Fuctions as the Service Director for ORMICS and is the service representative for ORHC as part of the Wapello County Healthcare Coalition.
  • Serves as part of the Emergency Management Council and other committees as directed by EMS Director.
  • Manages and maintains ORMICS run report system program and performs QA on run audits
  • Demonstrates ability in the care and handling of patients in all age groups including, but not limited to,
  • consideration of the special needs and behavior of each respective group.
  • Knowledge of all procedures per DOT curricula and respective Iowa Scope of practice for each level of EMS provider.
  • Demonstration of adequate BLS skills (CPR, oxygen administration, immobilization, history, radio skills, assessment).
  • Demonstration of adequate ALS skills and assessments (IV and IO initiation for adults and pediatric patients, ACLS AND PALS proficiency, drug administration, cardiac monitor interpretation, electrical therapy, 12 lead EKG, endotracheal intubation).
  • Demonstrates KingLT insertion.
  • Demonstrates competence during life-threatening situations. Correctly interprets situation and acts according to protocol.
  • Drives in appropriate manner, so not to endanger the lives of bystanders, other drivers, patient, and fellow employees. Drives in a manner to avoid collisions with other objects.
  • Has adequate lifting skills for most patients.
  • Demonstrates proficiency in operation of 911 phone system, voice recorder, radios (base/mobiles/portables), and other phones in dispatch area.
  • Can function in the Incident Command role on field emergencies or mass casualty events.
  • Demonstrates ability to read ORMICS map book and ability to correctly use GPS in ambulances.

Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
  • Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
  • Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
  • Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
  • Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for
  • Education: Bachelor's Degree in related field or Applicable work experience may be used in lieu of education
  • Experience: One to two years previous management experience is preferred with three years clinical experience in specialty area(s). Pre-hospital patient care experience as an RN-exempt or Paramedic is preferred.
  • Certifications: Current valid Class C (noncommercial) Iowa Driver's License and current valid Iowa Paramedic Ceritification, or RN License with the ability to obtain RN-exempt status to function as part of the ambulance crew. Current BCLS, ACLS, and PALS

More about Ottumwa Health Group, LLC
  • At Ottumwa Health Group, LLC, your experience matters. As part of a strong national network with a deeply rooted local heart, we offer the best of both worlds-national strength and resources, combined with the personal connections and community focus that make a difference every day.

EEOC Statement
Ottumwa Health Group, LLC is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
About Us
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
About the Team
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

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Lifepoint Health serves patients, clinicians, communities and partners across the healthcare continuum. Our diversified healthcare delivery network extends from coast to coast, consisting of community hospitals, rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and additional sites of care.

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Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Brentwood, TN, US

Year founded

1999

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