Posted on August 27, 2018
Author Anita Goodan, WKVI
The Starke County Commissioners discussed the addition of EMS staff last week.
Earlier this month, Starke County EMS Director Travis Clary and Clerk Mary Lynn Ritchie proposed three more full-time paramedics and three full-time EMTs to the staff roster in 2019. Ritchie conducted more research into the addition of benefits to what had been figured into their budget for full-time staff and Ritchie assured the commissioners that the funding is there for the staff.
Clary noted that some of the current part-time staff members, if qualified, could move into these full-time positions, or they could place outside applicants into these positions.
The main push for full-time staff is the overtime pay that is cutting deep in that line item. Ritchie says hiring full-time staff would save money in the long run. In addition to the cost savings, Clary said it would be better for the community as they would have a regular staff roster and not struggle to find part-time staff to fill shifts.
The commissioners unanimously approved the positions as presented. The request will now go before the Starke County Council members who will look at the budget figures and numbers presented to make a final decision.
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Tuesday, December 26, 2017
Starke County Council to Review EMS Staffing in 2018
Posted on December 26, 2017
Author Anita Goodan, WKVI
The Starke County Council members will be looking at costs concerning full-time EMS staff and what the county is paying in overtime.
Starke County EMS Clerk Mary Lynn Ritchie will be putting together some figures for the council members in 2018 to compare what the county is paying in overtime versus hiring two more full-time paramedics for adequate coverage.
Director Travis Clary is still looking for part-time paramedics for the department, but it continues to be a challenge, as it is in all counties. Clary said there is no incentive for part-time staff to work so the full-time staff members usually pick up all of the holidays and most of the unfilled shifts.
Beyond that, Starke Hospital officials and county officials would also like to see more paramedics staffed on ambulances.
The council will review wages similar to the action taken when discussing sheriff’s deputy wages this summer. More discussion will be held in 2018.
Author Anita Goodan, WKVI
The Starke County Council members will be looking at costs concerning full-time EMS staff and what the county is paying in overtime.
Starke County EMS Clerk Mary Lynn Ritchie will be putting together some figures for the council members in 2018 to compare what the county is paying in overtime versus hiring two more full-time paramedics for adequate coverage.
Director Travis Clary is still looking for part-time paramedics for the department, but it continues to be a challenge, as it is in all counties. Clary said there is no incentive for part-time staff to work so the full-time staff members usually pick up all of the holidays and most of the unfilled shifts.
Beyond that, Starke Hospital officials and county officials would also like to see more paramedics staffed on ambulances.
The council will review wages similar to the action taken when discussing sheriff’s deputy wages this summer. More discussion will be held in 2018.
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