When giving her report to the Starke County Commissioners, EMS Clerk Mary Lynn Ritchie mentioned that EMS transfers were up in the month of April. Transfers were up to 21 percent of the run volume which is the highest that percentage has been since July of 2017. The department relies on those numbers to be high to ensure a good revenue stream.
EMS Director Travis Clary said he’s had the chance to hire some new staff.
“I’ve hired three part-time paramedics since our last meeting,” stated Clary. “I’ve also hired one part-time Basic EMT. That’s going to cut down on the overtime production.”
Clary added that he selected three current full-time paramedics to move into the role of Paramedic Shift Captain. That became effective on May 1. He will be setting up a meeting with the auditor to go over workman’s comp claim paperwork in the case that Clary is not immediately available to complete that work.
