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Director-Clinical Operations-Ambulance Service

Job ID 358194 Date posted 05/06/2025
  • Rochester, MN
  • Full Time
  • Ambulance Services
  • Remote: No
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Benefits Highlights
  • Medical: Multiple plan options.
  • Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
  • Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
  • Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
  • Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.


Responsibilities

The Director of Clinical Operations (DCO) is responsible for the direct management and supervision of the care providers,  paramedics, respiratory therapists, emergency medical technicians, emergency medical dispatchers and registered nurses within all areas of the Ambulance Service, including ground, air and mobile integrated health operations. The DCO will be responsible fordirecting personnel activities to meet standards of care as planned and identified by Medical Direction and the Ambulance Service Clinical Practice Committee.  Specifically seeking and encouraging the adoption of evidenced based clinical practices, technologies, and workflows that improve patient outcomes and/or the efficiency of the Ambulance Service. The DCO will support the Operations Managers to ensure all Ambulance Service care providers are receiving routine performance appraisal and feedback, performing at the top of their licensure, and carrying out the patient care mission of the Ambulance Service. The DCO will work with the Senior Director, Ambulance Service Administrator, Medical Direction and other Director level positions to develop, implement and assess the Ambulance Service strategic action plan.  The DCO will work with their direct reports to identify and own strategic action plan key results and tactics with a focus on using resources wisely and efficiently to achieve operational and clinical goals. The DCO will carry out these functions with the highest integrity, maintaining confidentiality and accountability in all clinical and administrative decisions. The DCO will provide in person and on-call coverage to support the operations at scheduled intervals, act as primary point of contact in case the Ambulance Service post-accident and incident plan is activated, and will interact with outside accrediting agencies as appropriate to their areas of responsibilities



Qualifications

A Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Operations Management, Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Paramedicine, Public Safety or a related field is required. Three years of emergency medical services or critical care transport  experience is required. Five years of management/supervisory experience required. National Incident Management System ICS 100, 200, 700 and 800 course completion preferred.  Knowledge of EMS regulations. 

Must be eligible for, or currently possess, a Minnesota or Wisconsin registered nursing license (both licenses must be obtained prior to completion of orientation), or Nationally Registered Paramedic Certification, or Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician certification. Basic Life Support (BLS); Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required.



Exemption Status

Exempt

Compensation Detail

$122,990.40 - $184,579.20 / year

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Primarily daytime hours with some on-call requirement for evening/night support. Position is onsite at any Ambulance Service location.

Weekend Schedule

Some weekend on-call requirements.

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law".  Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.


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Tammy Pfeifer
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