HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Reno County EMS announced Monday that Monika Heller has been promoted to Special Projects Chief.
Chief Heller will be taking on current and new projects that are vital to the growth and mission to provide high quality and up-to-date pre- hospital care for the citizens of Reno County.
One project in particular that Chief Heller will be heading is the goal for Reno County EMS to become accredited by The Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS), a status that is recognized as the gold standard for ambulance services.
"We can’t begin to fully describe Chief Heller’s dedication to our agency, our staff, and our community," the agency said Monday. "Whether she is analyzing data, working on process improvement projects, coordinating uniform purchases, teaching continuing education, planning PR events, treating patients, or working on billing, she is constantly tying up the loose ends to ensure we operate efficiently."
Chief Heller celebrated her 19th employment anniversary with Reno County EMS on Sunday. She began her career as a PRN EMT.
She graduated with her Paramedic degree from HCC in 2005 and started her full time Paramedic career in 2006 on Team 3. Chief Heller served in that capacity until 2016 when she was promoted to Division Chief of Team 3.
In the midst of all that, she also became a Registered Nurse, and is currently completing her bachelor’s degree in EMS Administration.