What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paramedic Shift Commander position at VMSC Emergency Medical Services?
About VMSC Emergency Medical Services
VMSC Emergency Medical Services is a nonprofit EMS organization dedicated to making a difference one day, one call, one life at a time. Founded in 1933 by Dr. Frank Boston, a pioneering physician and veteran, VMSC has grown into one of Pennsylvania’s leading providers of mobile healthcare.
Our purpose is to deliver comprehensive mobile health services and innovative pre-hospital care to the communities of the Delaware Valley. We proudly serve Montgomery, Philadelphia, and Delaware Counties through emergency response, interfacility transport, mobile integrated healthcare, and community paramedicine. Beyond responding to emergencies, we are expanding the scope of EMS by providing preventive and primary care services, community health education, and continuous professional development for our personnel—ensuring that we meet the evolving healthcare needs of the populations we serve.
At VMSC, our people are our strength. Guided by our values of Loyalty, Humanity, and Mercy, we foster a culture where providers are supported, careers are developed, and every team member has the opportunity to make a lasting impact. Joining VMSC means becoming part of an innovative, compassionate team that is redefining what mobile healthcare looks like today and for the future.
VMSC Emergency Medical Services is seeking an experienced and dynamic paramedic leader to join our Delaware County team as a Shift Commander (Captain). This role is crucial to our ongoing growth and commitment to delivering exceptional emergency medical services across the region. As a Shift Commander, you'll not only lead operationally but also play a pivotal role in mentoring and developing our frontline EMS staff, ensuring they achieve their fullest potential.
About the Position
As a Shift Commander, you will manage a platoon of EMS professionals operating throughout Delaware County. You'll oversee daily EMS operations, provide advanced clinical oversight during critical ALS emergency calls, and supervise complex interfacility transports, ensuring the highest standards of patient care and operational excellence.
This posting is for a Day Shift (primarily 6am-6pm) position.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and coordinate platoon-wide EMS operations, ensuring readiness, resource allocation, and clinical quality.
- Respond to high-acuity emergency calls, providing advanced life support backup and clinical leadership.
- Supervise and support teams performing interfacility transports, ensuring seamless patient care and safety.
- Mentor and develop frontline EMS staff, fostering a professional and collaborative team environment.
- Conduct operational audits, ensure compliance with Pennsylvania EMS protocols, and oversee Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Current Paramedic certification from the State of Pennsylvania (or ability to obtain PA Paramedic certification via reciprocity).
- Valid BLS, ACLS, PALS, and EMSVO certifications.
- Completion of ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800 courses.
- Minimum of 3 years in EMS leadership or supervisory experience.
- Proven expertise in ALS emergency responses and interfacility transport management.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
This is a FLSA Exempt Salaried position. Salary range is $91,700 - $98,400/year.
VMSC Emergency Medical Services is an equal opportunity employer.
Salary : $91,700 - $98,400