EMS Coordinator (RN/Paramedic) - Life Flight Operations, PRN

Location: METROHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER

Biweekly Hours: 16.00

Shift: Day/Evening, weekdays and/or weekends PRN

The MetroHealth System is redefining health care by going beyond medical treatment to improve the foundations of community health and well-being: affordable housing, a cleaner environment, economic opportunity and access to fresh food, convenient transportation, legal help and other services. The system strives to become as good at preventing disease as it is at treating it. Founded in 1837, Cuyahoga County’s safety-net health system operates four hospitals, four emergency departments and more than 20 health centers.

Summary

Coordinating the medical control program for pre-hospital providers such as Cleveland Emergency Medical Services (EMS) for the Emergency Care Patient Care Unit. Participates in quality assurance, educational, public relations, and research activities for the Emergency Department and Life Flight Program. Provides summary statistics and reports on medical control calls, issues, and performance improvement initiatives. Upholds the mission, vision, values, and customer service standards of The MetroHealth System (MHS).

Qualifications

Required:

• Possesses all of the requirements for either a Paramedic OR Registered Nurse (RN) as listed below.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Supports (ACLS) certification.
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification, OR its equivalent, such as Pre-Hospital Emergency Pediatric Program (PEPP) certification.
• Possess an ACLS AND PALS Instructor certification, OR obtains both within 1 year of hire.
• Demonstrated experience and aptitude in pre-hospital educational activities, with the ability to develop curriculum.
• Experience in quality assurance/performance improvement or hospital/pre-hospital care instruction.
• Familiar with personal computers and basic spreadsheet programs.
• Has access to reliable transportation.
• Willing to travel to other locations within The MetroHealth System and/or EMS sites based on operational needs.
  
  

If Paramedic

• HS Diploma or passage of a high school equivalency exam.
• Graduate of an accredited paramedic program, AND possess a current Emergency Medicine Technician – Paramedic (EMT-P) certification for the State of Ohio.
• 5 years of experience working for in pre-hospital provider, in an emergency care environment, or a combination of both.
• Possess a Paramedic instructor certification from an accepted issuing body, OR obtains within 6 months of hire.
  
  

If RN

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited institution.
• Current RN license for the State of Ohio.
• 5 years of experience working in an Emergency Department, Trauma Center, or pre-hospital care area.
• Possess a State of Ohio certified EMS Continuing Education Instructor certification, OR obtains within 6 months of hire.
  
  

Preferred: Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare related field from an accredited institution. Experience coordinating EMS activities. 1 year of management or leadership experience in a pre-hospital emergency care environment and/or ED. If RN, holds an EMT or Paramedic certification. Physical Requirements: May sit, stand, stoop, bend, and ambulate intermittently during the day. May need to sit or stand for extended periods. See in the normal visual range with or without correction. Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. Ability to lift 250-300 pounds with assistance. Ability to push/pull up to 500 pounds with assistance. Requires some exposure to communicable diseases or body fluids. Requires some exposure to chemicals.