Job Description

Posting number: 02172

Department: Fire

Job classification: Limited-Term Emergency Medical Services Coordinator

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Fire & EMS, EMS, Emergency Management

Summary

This is a limited-term temporary position expected to last up to one (1) year from the time of hire.

BUILD EXPERIENCE. MAKE AN IMPACT. ADVANCE YOUR CAREER.

Looking for an opportunity to build your professional experience while making a meaningful impact in local government and emergency medical services? This limited-term opportunity with the City of Redlands provides professionals an opportunity to expand their skills, gain hands-on experience, and contribute to programs that directly support the delivery of emergency medical services in our community.

Bring your experience. Build your skills. Make a difference in Redlands.

****Only the first 100 applications will be accepted****

Under general direction, performs duties related to Emergency Medical Services, including training, monitoring, evaluation, procurement, inventory control, quality control, quality improvement, billing, legal/regulatory compliance, public education, and training records.

Examples of duties

Examples of duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Analyze, plan, design, implement, and administer Emergency Medical Services (EMS) programs as well as other department wide and community oriented programs;
• Perform quality assurance reviews of EMS documentation and care delivered;
• Evaluate EMS data and identify methods of providing effective emergency medical care;
• Design quality assurance programs to measure outcomes and effectiveness;
• Conduct research and analysis of current and future EMS issues and trends;
• Plan, organize, and develop lesson plans for Paramedic and EMT training programs;
• Conduct and evaluate EMS training activities and classroom instruction sessions such as CPR, Basic Life Support, etc.
• Conduct threshold incident reviews for EMS related activities;
• Ensure EMS system regulatory compliance;
• Serve as a liaison between the Fire Department and hospitals, ambulance supervisors, and other agencies regarding EMS activities;
• Represent the Fire Department on local, state, and federal boards/committees;
• Serve as the Medical Unit Leader or Rehabilitation Unit Leader on structure fires, training, or other physically arduous activities;
• Create and administer an EMS public education program;
• Coordinate the maintenance of EMS records relating to certification, training, patient care reports, etc.
• Develops, reviews, and updates EMS policies and procedures as necessary; and
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education:

• Equivalent to an Associate's Degree from an accredited institution in Paramedicine, Education, Fire Science, Emergency Medical Services or a related field.
• A bachelor's degree is desirable.

Experience:

• Four years of experience as a Paramedic, Emergency Room Nurse, Pre-Hospital Flight Nurse, Fire Department EMS Coordinator, Pre-Hospital Manager/Coordinator, or Pre-Hospital Educator.

Licenses and Certificates:

• Possession and maintenance of a valid California driver's license;
• Possession and maintenance of Certifications as a provider in the following:
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Life Support (PALS) or Handtevy Certification
• ICEMA Skills Instructor/CE Provider

Supplemental information:

Working Conditions/ Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in a standard office environment; ability to travel to different sites and locations;
• Regularly required to talk or hear. Required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Supplemental information

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS

LIMITED-TERM APPOINTMENT

This is a limited-term position expected to last up to one (1) year from the date of appointment.

Limited-term appointments are intended to address temporary operational, project, program, or staffing needs of the City and do not provide an expectation of continued employment beyond the authorized appointment period.

The department reserves the right to conclude the assignment at any time during this period based on its operational needs.

Candidates must clearly demonstrate through their application materials that they meet the minimum qualifications of the position. All properly completed applications will be reviewed, and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. Examinations for the positions may consist of any combination of written, performance, and oral exams to evaluate the applicant's skills, training, and experience for the position.

The employment application must be completed and submitted online. Applicants must list current and past work experience. Do not indicate “See Resume”.

Proof of education, such as but not limited to university/college transcripts and degrees, must be submitted online with your application. Applicants are responsible for attaching proof of education, certification, and/or license to each position for which they apply.

Please note, the City of Redlands’ preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference/background check (to include a conviction record) and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which may include a drug/alcohol screening depending upon job classification). The City of Redlands utilizes E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Julie Maher at jmaher@cityofredlands.org or Sophia Diaz at sdiaz@cityofredlands.org