This position is responsible for the development and ongoing maintenance of a comprehensive flight safety program that includes participation from aviation, maintenance, medical staff members, and communication specialists. Within this general framework, this position is accountable for the following functions:
- Develop and maintain safety-related education for Care Flight staff.
- Develops maintenance & maintains safety-related outreach training for customers / partners across Care Flight’s service region.
- Maintains currency on industry trends in aviation safety management and accident prevention.
- Manages employees as assigned.
- Development and promotion of effective Safety Management System (SMS) for Care Flight ground and air operations.
- Develops and maintains safety incident reporting and data processing through safety reporting software program or similar programs.
- Responsible for timely assignment, investigating, contributing, and appropriate loop closure of submitted Reporting Forms in safety reporting software.
- Develops benchmark standards for tracking and reporting of safety program outcomes and achievements.
- Provides presentations at staff meetings and New Employee Orientation (NEO).
- ● Develop safety-related strategies, measurable benchmarks, and regular communications with Base Safety Representatives (BSRs).
- Conducts root cause analysis of all reported safety occurrences (operational, aviation, clinical) and assists management in action plan development for education safety concern resolution.
- Conducts safety audits of Care Flight operations to ensure compliance with CAMTS and other agency requirements.
- Maintains currency of all CAMTS safety-related policies and procedures.
- Regularly reports identified trends, data, and corrective actions to the Executive Director of Care Flight.
- Makes sound decisions based upon the STAR CARE decision model.
- Chairs the Care Flight Safety Committee and is responsible for assigning tasks, maintaining follow-up, and facilitating loop closure on safety-related items moved through the committee.
- Maintain Injury & Illness Prevention Plan and Workplace Violence Prevention Plan in accordance with Nevada and CalOSHA requirements.
- Initial and annual training and record keeping related to Exposure Control and Respiratory Protection Plan in accordance with Nevada and CalOSHA regulations for Aerosol Transmittable Diseases (ATD).
- Provides quarterly reporting to REMSA / Care Flight CQI Steering Committee and Care Flight Management to assist in accomplishment of organizational goals.
- Maintains a close relationship with Air Methods and Life Flight Networks’ Regional Safety Officer and Program Aviation Manager on safety issues and crew resource management programs.
- Coordinates communication between vendors, base safety representatives, and Care Flight medical staff relating to safety issues and education.
- Maintains a professional, collaborative relationship with Care Flight & REMSA staff and management.
- Conducts and coordinates audits, PAIP training drills, and outreach safety education to REMSA-Care Flight employees, partnering agencies, hospital staff, and citizens groups.
- Pursues continued education related to accountabilities.
- Responsible for maintaining and keeping current the Care Flight Post Accident Incident Plan (PAIP) manual.
- Responsible for maintaining and updating the Care Flight Safety Training Manual.
- Accepts other duties as assigned to promote goals and objectives of Care Flight department.
- Functions as part of the Care Flight management team and attends regular Care Flight management meetings.
- Consults and coordinates with other safety professionals within the organization to ensure cohesive and consistent safety policies and procedures.
- In coordination with other members of the Care Flight management team, supports a positive team environment, where employees are proud of being a member and are supportive of one another through open communication, standards and recognition.
- Supports the company’s Leadership Code of Conduct through one’s own actions and encourages the same from peers.
- Able to travel and work outside of regular schedule to facilitate the goals of the department and REMSA-Care Flight organization.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications/ Experience Requirements
- Minimum of three (3) years HEMS or Fixed Wing flight experience within the last 4 years.
- Bachelor’s degree in applicable field of study or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
- Formal training in safety is required.
- Disciplined and mature individual possessing the ability to engage in difficult communication with Care Flight staff and management when required.
- Strong motivational and leadership skills required.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills required.
- Must possess an intimate knowledge of Federal, State, and local regulations pertaining to Air Medical Transport operations
- Must be able to obtain a strong working knowledge of REMSA-Care Flight company policies and procedures within six (6) months of accepting position.
- Prior management or supervisory experience preferred.
- Prior safety experience within an EMS setting preferred.
Pay: $92,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Pet insurance
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a minimum of three (3) years Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) or Fixed Wing flight experience within the last 4 years?
Work Location: In person
