Emergency Medical Services Coordinator

Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community • Scottsdale, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under limited supervision of the EMS Division Chief, to support the community’s and fire department’s stated mission and values, to analyze, design, plan, implement, and administer EMS programs within the fire department. Provides continuous quality improvement, EMS certifications and other educational and improvement programs within the Salt River Fire Department. This is an FLSA Non-Exempt position and considered a DRIVING position.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the culture, customs, traditions, history and government of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
• Knowledge of the Salt River Fire Department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of Arizona and National Registry EMS education requirements.
• Knowledge of general management principles, including employee supervision and training.
• Knowledge of emergency medical services practices and techniques.
• Knowledge of the Central Arizona Regional EMS protocols
• Knowledge of the EPCR
• Knowledge of budget preparation
• Skill in preparing and conducting employee training programs.
• Skill in evaluating staff to determine if fire and emergency medical services meet established standards.
• Skill in class presentation and education
• Skill in identifying and addressing organizational conditions which may lead to liability of inefficiency.
• Skill in listening well and communicating effectively with employees and members of the public having varying education backgrounds and values.
• Skill in providing hands on training
• Skill instructing others, using both technical and non-technical language as appropriate to provide customer service (and/or fire code enforcement explanations) to those for whom the subject matter is unfamiliar and/or difficult to understand.
• Ability to communicate and provide education presentations
• Ability to understand and interpret complex standards, regulations, and guidelines.
• Ability to respond with tact, composure, and courtesy when dealing with others.
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to provide both external and internal customer service
• Ability to provide mentoring and coaching
• Associate’s degree in closely related field, Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Five (5) years’ experience as an Arizona certified Paramedic or Registered Nurse with current credentials.
• Experience in critical care, pre-hospital medical care, and or medical transportation settings preferred.
• Experience in developing and or conducting training in emergency medical services, emergency patient care, and critical patient care subject areas.
• Possess or obtain ACLS, CPR and PALS certifications within 1 year of hire.
• Must possess a valid Arizona Operator’s license

Nice To Haves

• Experience in critical care, pre-hospital medical care, and or medical transportation settings preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts EMS training activities and classroom instruction both in person and on-line training platforms. Classes to include Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pre Hospital Advanced Life Support (PHTLS), CPR, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and other ALS/BLS programs
• Evaluates Emergency Medical Services data, identify methods of effective medical care, patient care delivery systems, correction of medical care and patient delivery situations, design quality assurance programs to determine effectiveness of current practices, Development of EMS standard operating guidelines.
• Conduct research in regard to current practices and future trends in EMS and to assure the Salt River Fire Department reflects the most current technology and service delivery methods.
• Serves as a liaison between the Salt River Fire Department and the base hospitals, medical direction authorities, ambulance providers, medical facilities within the Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community.
• Recommend and assist the EMS Division in the implementation of goals and objectives for EMS programs and projects, establish schedules and methods of EMS operations, and to assist in the implementation of programs, policies, and procedures as required.
• Communicates with fire personnel, community members, and other customers in the resolution of EMS issues.
• Performs ride-along with emergency vehicles during emergency calls to evaluate EMS services under emergency conditions.
• Conducts and/or participates in working meetings with a wide variety of individuals and groups; utilizes leadership, management, and interpersonal skills in reaching decisions, formulating recommendations, and the negotiation/resolution.
• Assists with the development, justification, trends and purchases for department fiscal EMS budget.
• Represents and serves on committees, task forces, and interagency coordinating groups regarding the fire department: presenting materials and reports to the Tribal Council and or committee.
• Performs other job-related duties that enhance and facilitate departmental operations.

Benefits

• The position is subject to working hours outside of normal workweek, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Employees in, and applicants applying for, jobs providing direct services to children are subject to the “Community Code of Ordinances, Chapter 11, “Minors”, Article X. “Investigation of Persons Working With Children.
• Prior to hire as an employee, applicants will be subject to drug and alcohol testing.
• Will be required to pass a pre-employment background/fingerprint check.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree