EMS Coordinator

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Acts as clinical resource for paramedics, EMTs, and other staff involved in the delivery of EMS and for emergency response in the hospital setting.
• Coordinate and maintain staff schedules in coordination with Director of Emergency Services
• Coordinate weekly/monthly data reporting to appropriate agency for CCMH and surrounding volunteer ambulance services
• Assist in development and monitoring of department specific policies, procedures, and protocols
• Prepare and maintain appropriate records, reports, and statistical data
• Coordinate maintenance of all equipment
• Coordinate education of EMS staff based on regulatory and hospital requirements
• Proven knowledge and skill in the delivery of pre-hospital emergency care; ability to operate equipment; ability to express oneself clearly in both oral and written forms; ability to understand and implement instructions; ability to analyze facts and exercise sound judgment to arrive at justified conclusion.
• Participates in customer service follow-up.
• Provides leadership in emergency preparedness activities.
• Responds promptly to all request for patient care as directed.
• Completes documentation and records according to department and state policies.
• Ensures vehicle and equipment are ready for responses at all times.
• Performs assigned duties in the emergency department under the supervision of the Emergency Room Nurse, Physician, and/or Supervisor.
• Acts as a team leader when dealing with emergency responses.
• Takes proper care of the vehicle and equipment.
• Pursues new levels in paramedicine technology and participates in activities, which contribute to professional growth and development.
• Participates in community activities, which improve the public’s understanding of the EMS system.
• Attends and completes all required safety and annual training requirements as assigned.
• Follows the hospital exposure control plans/bloodborne and airborne pathogens.
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
• Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department inter- and intra- departmentally to facilitate the department’s ability to meet its goals and objectives.

Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform other duties as assigned

Professional Requirements:

• Complete annual education requirements.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled.
• Wear identification while on duty.
• Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations.
• Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.
• Comply with all organizational policies.
• Conduct oneself as a professional in accordance with PRIDE values.
• Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Attend regular staff meetings and in-services.

Job Requirements:

• Current Paramedic state certification.
• Minimum of two years full-time experience as a provider of prehospital care.
• Current certification in CPR, American Heart Association Healthcare Provider or American Red Cross CPR for the professional rescuer.
• Current certification in advanced cardiac life support, American Heart Association.
• Current motor vehicle operators state license.

Organizational/Core Competencies:

• Quality Service
• Team Work
• Communication
• Respect for Others
• Time and Priority Management