ALS Coordinator

Lehigh Valley Health Network • Effort, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day. Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network. Summary Works directly with the EMS Operations Supervisor and Director Pre-hospital Emergency Medical Services to provide operational and clinical direction to all providers within the pre-hospital entities. With the guidance of the EMS Operations Supervisor, directly oversees on duty providers, functions as liaison to Quality and Education Councils and balances work hours between clinical and administrative duties.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• 5 years Pre-hospital experience as a paramedic, Pre-Hospital Registered Nurse on an ALS 911 ambulance.
• 1 year Experience in organizational leadership of an emergency medical services agency, including direct employee oversight and management.
• BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association Upon Hire
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - American Heart Association Upon Hire
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association Upon Hire
• EMSVO - Emergency Medical Service Vehicle Operator - Emergency Health Services Federation Upon Hire
• PHTLS - Prehospital Trauma Life Support - National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians within 1 Year
• PA EMT-P Paramedic - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire or DL - Driver's License_PA - State of Pennsylvania

Nice To Haves

• Specialized Diploma Nationally Registered Paramedic or Bachelor’s Degree Nursing or health-care field and NIMS 100,200,700
• Paramedic - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians or Pre-Hospital RN - State of Pennsylvania

Responsibilities

• Represents the ambulance service while on duty at public events, service functions, expositions and provides direction to on duty providers in a leadership role.
• Balances work schedule half the time working clinically and half performing required administrative duties as assigned by EMS Operations Supervisor.
• Assists with oversight of operational expenses and development of annual operation budget in coordination with EMS Operation Supervisor and Director Pre-hospital Emergency Medical Services.
• Serves as a leadership liaison with the QA/QI and Education councils.
• Coordinates need with all local college EMS programs in an effort to provide the needed clinical skills education to fulfill program requirements.
• Coordinates with the Pre-hospital PCS and Medical Director with annual skills review program.
• Works directly with EMS Operations Supervisor to ensure emsCharts program is established to provide staff with time efficient charting but ensuring high quality documentation.
• Works directly with all equipment vendors to ensure proper preventative maintenance program is in place.
• Functions clinically as a pre-hospital in accordance to state protocols and as instructed by the Division Medical Director.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED