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Paramedic

Hudson, OH · On-site

$21.10 - $22.72/hr

Work is performed under actual and/or administrative direction of the Fire/EMS Chief, Assistant EMS Chief, EMS Captains, EMS Lieutenants and the Medical Director and is reviewed through direct ...

EMT Instructor - Extra Help

Oxnard, CA · On-site

$27.50 - $42.06/hr

Under direction of the agency EMS Chief: * Prepares, and facilitates delivery of the EMS Corps lesson plans, "Flipped" model of EMT instructional content, lectures, and hands on EMT skills training ...

EMS Tour Chief

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

$88K - $107K/yr

EMS Tour Chief Req #: 0000233749 Category: Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Status: Full-Time Shift: Night Facility: RWJBH Mobile Health (EMS) Department: MH Hudson Operations Pay Range: $88,649.00 ...

EMS Tour Chief

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

$88K - $107K/yr

EMS Tour Chief Location: Mobile Health Department Name: MH Hudson Operations Req #: 0000233749 Status: Salaried Shift: Night Pay Range: $88,649.00 - $107,369.00 per year Pay Transparency: The above ...

EMS Tour Chief Location: Mobile Health Department Name: MH Hudson Operations Req #: 0000233749 Status: Salaried Shift: Night Pay Range: $88,649.00 - $107,369.00 per year Pay Transparency: The above ...

EMS Tour Chief

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

$88K - $107K/yr

EMS Tour Chief Location: Mobile Health Department Name: MH Hudson Operations Req #: 0000233749 Status: Salaried Shift: Night Pay Range: $88,649.00 - $107,369.00 per year Pay Transparency: The above ...

EMS Tour Chief

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

$88K - $107K/yr

EMS Tour Chief Location: Mobile Health Department Name: MH Hudson Operations Req #: 0000233749 Status: Salaried Shift: Night Pay Range: $88,649.00 - $107,369.00 per year Pay Transparency: The above ...

Perform basic ambulance inventory and operational maintenance tasks, daily station duties, and other related job duties as assigned by the EMS Chief. Examples include: inspection, stocking, washing ...

Under direction of the agency EMS Chief: Prepares, and facilitates delivery of the EMS Corps lesson plans, "Flipped" model of EMT instructional content, lectures, and hands on EMT skills training in ...

Perform basic ambulance inventory and operational maintenance tasks, daily station duties, and other related job duties as assigned by the EMS Chief. Examples include: inspection, stocking, washing ...

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How much do ems chief jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for ems chief in the United States is $124,409.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $93,000.00 and $146,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What Does an EMS Chief Do?

As an EMS chief, your job is to supervise and direct the delivery of emergency medical services. In this role, you command a team, ensure adequate response times, monitor supplies, and manage personnel and staffing needs. EMS chiefs also help with public relations, ensure that all personnel members understand applicable laws, ordinances, and patient care standards, and help guarantee that staff members have the correct licenses and certifications. EMS chiefs are also known as EMS captains, EMS coordinators, operations managers, and division chiefs, and employers may advertise this job d under any of those titles. EMS chiefs supervise lieutenants and report to a director or department chief.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an EMS Chief, and why are they important?

To thrive as an EMS Chief, you need extensive experience in emergency medical services, leadership abilities, and relevant certifications such as NREMT-Paramedic or equivalent along with management training. Familiarity with EMS scheduling software, incident command systems (ICS), and compliance protocols like HIPAA is typically required. Outstanding communication, decision-making, and crisis management skills help an EMS Chief lead teams effectively under pressure. These skills ensure the delivery of high-quality emergency care, operational efficiency, and strong team performance in critical situations.

What is the difference between Ems Chief vs Ems Supervisor?

AspectEms ChiefEms Supervisor
CertificationsEMT-P, Paramedic, EMS Management CertificationEMT-B, EMT-Paramedic
Work EnvironmentLeadership roles in EMS agencies, overseeing operationsSupervising EMS crews, managing daily field activities
Employer & Industry UsageEMS agencies, hospitals, emergency servicesEMS agencies, ambulance services
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding leadership roles in EMSManaging EMS teams and daily operations

The Ems Chief typically holds a higher leadership position, overseeing entire EMS operations, while the Ems Supervisor manages daily field activities and team supervision. Both roles require EMS certifications, but the Ems Chief often has additional management credentials. The choice depends on whether you're interested in strategic leadership or operational supervision within EMS organizations.

What are some common challenges faced by an EMS Chief, and how can they be effectively managed?

An EMS Chief often encounters challenges such as balancing administrative duties with field operations, managing budget constraints, and ensuring staff retention and well-being. Effective management involves clear communication, delegating responsibilities to trusted supervisors, and staying engaged with both staff and municipal leadership. Proactive planning, ongoing training, and fostering a positive workplace culture are key to overcoming these hurdles and maintaining high-quality emergency medical services.

What are EMS Chiefs?

EMS Chiefs are senior leaders responsible for overseeing emergency medical services (EMS) operations within an organization or municipality. Their duties typically include managing EMS staff, developing policies and procedures, ensuring regulatory compliance, budgeting, and coordinating with other emergency services like fire and police departments. EMS Chiefs also play a crucial role in strategic planning, training, and community outreach to improve patient care and response times. They often act as the public face of their EMS organization and are accountable for its overall performance.
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Infographic showing various Ems Chief job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 93% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $124,409 per year, or $59.8 per hour.
EMS Chief

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago


San Juan Regional Medical Center rating

6.0

Company rating: 6.0 out of 10

Based on 22 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

864th of 1,051 rated hospitals


Job description

Creating Life Better Here starts with you. At San Juan Regional Medical Center, we're more than a healthcare provider-we're a values-driven organization dedicated to delivering exceptional care. As a team member, you help fulfill our mission to make life better here for our community.The EMS Chief is a high-profile leader who is responsible for all aspects (i.e., operations, community relations and liaison) to state and federal governmental agencies focusing on emergency preparedness, emergency response, disaster recovery of EMS. The EMS Chief is service-oriented, leads by example, and is a peer to first responder Chiefs. They are responsible for reducing barriers to care, improving quality, and increasing resource availability for the people that San Juan Regional EMS serves. The EMS Chief effectively motivates and encourages people to perform at their best and in alignment with industry standards.

Required Behaviors:

  • As you go about fulfilling this mission, your work habits and work relationships should embody SJRMC's values. These values are our culture, our identity as an organization. Sacred Trust, Personal Reverence, Thoughtful Anticipation, Team Accountability and Creative Vitality ask more of us than merely completing some list of tasks. Our values ask for a deeper level of commitment, and what is asked of us we freely give because we believe in our mission.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in related field
  • Valid unrestricted driver's license and eligible for San Juan Regional drivers' insurance
  • Five (5) years' clinical experience on an Advanced Life Support level ambulance
  • Ten (10) years' experience EMS-related leadership experience
  • Three (3) years' experience leading in an EMS-related program (i.e., emergency preparedness) at the local, state, federal governmental level
  • Effective interpersonal communication skills and public speaking skills with internal and external stakeholders (i.e., within SJRMC, Farmington, and San Juan County)
  • Excellent written communication skills
  • Excellent computer skills and proficient in Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
  • Goal-oriented and alignment with SJRMC's Strategic Plan and organizational goals
  • Demonstrated leadership that is collaborative and accountability-focused
  • Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills with internal and external stakeholders (i.e., within SJRMC and the community)
  • Experience in quality improvement, process improvement, and performance management
  • Must have the ability to research, evaluate, analyze, and present data in reports and presentations
  • Must maintain collaborative relationships with the Chiefs of first responder agencies in Farmington and San Juan County

Required License and Certifications:

  • Current paramedic license with the ability to obtain a New Mexico license prior to hire
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support or equivalent
  • FEMA ICS 100 & 700

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in leading to achieve "turn around" results, in terms of culture and quality patient care outcomes
  • Previous experience with ambulance billing
  • Intergovernmental and interagency cooperation skills
  • Experience with budget (operating and capital) creation and administration
  • EMS instructor experience

Duties and Responsibilities:

Financial and Strategic Management:

  • Understands health care economics and health care public policy
  • Demonstrates strong financial aptitude
  • Exhibit strong business planning and project management abilities
  • Develops operating and capital budget in coordination with SJRMC Finance Department and San Juan County Finance Department (respectively)

Human Resource Management and Leadership:

  • Knowledgeable about effective recruitment, retention, and staff engagement strategies and tactics and implements them
  • Ensure that staff are accountable to provide care that meets industry and SJRMC standards
  • Motivate and develop employees to perform at their best, in alignment with industry standards

Quality and Performance Improvement:

  • Consistently displays a commitment to continuing to improve patient outcomes
  • Actively leads departmental and organizational quality initiatives
  • Assures the safety of patients and staff is maintained
  • Remains knowledgeable of and maintains requirements set forth by the NM EMS Bureau, The Public Regulatory Commission (PPC) and SJRMC
  • Stays current with changing EMS industry standards, equipment, innovations, and initiatives
  • Ensures that EMS protocols and procedures are consistent with national standards and are reviewed and updated on a regular basis and employees maintain awareness of and are competency validated as protocols and procedures are updated

Relationship Management and Influencing Behaviors:

  • Champions and represents SJRMC EMS at community and governmental interactions
  • Effectively leads EMS to maintain alignment with SJRMC Core Values, Service Standards, and our Mission and Vision
  • Exhibits effective communication, public speaking, collaboration, and negotiation skills:
  • Effectively lead a high performing, collaborative multidisciplinary team
  • Understands one's values, beliefs, and attitudes and how they affect interactions with others

Shared Decision-Making:

  • Understands and leads in alignment with the structure and process of shared governance
  • Promotes and implements shared decision-making structures and processes

Personal and Professional Accountability:

  • Actively participates in personal and professional growth and development
  • Practices and supports nursing standards and scopes of practice
  • Utilizes information technology systems to support business decisions and has a strong understanding of the effect of information technology on patient care
  • Acts as liaison with San Juan County Oversight Committee, and other governmental agencies at the local, state, and federal level.
  • Each employee is responsible for implementing SJRMC's Service Standards into their daily work: Safety, Courtesy, Effectiveness, and Stewardship
  • Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands and Environmental Work Conditions:

  • Considerable standing/walking and/or lifting
  • May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases
  • Subject to varying and unpredictable situations
  • Handles emergency or crisis situations
  • May perform emergency care

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