Yolo County (CA)-posted 25 days ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Woodland, CA
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

The County of Yolo is recruiting to fill one (1) regular, limited term position in the class of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Program Coordinator at the Health and Human Services Agency department. Under direction from the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Administrator, the EMS Program Coordinator assists in coordinating the development of County-wide emergency medical services plans, policies, and procedures; assists in administering the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) for the County; provides work direction to others; and performs other duties as required. The incumbents are responsible for overseeing and assisting in developing policies, procedures, and medical protocols, as well as developing, coordinating and administering training programs for emergency medical services personnel, including paramedics, emergency medical technicians, nurses, and physicians. Some incumbents in the position may function as the Regional Disaster Medical Health Specialist (RDMHS). The Regional Disaster Medical and Health Specialist (RDMHS) is the component of the Regional Disaster Medical and Health Coordination (RDMHC) Program that directly supports preparedness, response, mitigation, and recovery activities for medical and public health events impacting California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) Mutual Aid Region IV. The ideal candidate will have: Strong computer skills; Strong communications skills (both verbal and written); Strong public speaking skills; Strong organizational skills; Knowledge and experience with California's medical health disaster response and coordination framework; and Knowledge and experience in EMS operations and systems.

  • Assists the EMS Administrator in the overall administration of the EMS and EP programs including program planning, budget preparation, grant proposals, and preparation of various reports/plans to the State.
  • Collects, analyzes, and evaluates complex data; prepares of a variety of statistical and other reports regarding the EMS program, system operations, etc.
  • Researches, reviews and makes recommendations for new policies and procedures regarding pre-hospital care services based on current California law; reviews first responder agencies policies and protocols with respect to patient management; reviews and drafts policies and protocols that pertain to medical control of pre-hospital care personnel.
  • Oversees and investigates care problems in the pre-hospital setting; reviews and produces written reports regarding consumer and provider complaints, responds to inquiries relating to the delivery of EMS, and recommends corrective action when necessary.
  • Acts on behalf of the EMS Administrator / EMS Duty Officer, including acting as the Medical Health Operational Area Coordinator (MHOAC) to ensure the coordination of a wide range of County and community health and hospital functions during county-wide emergencies when necessary.
  • Acts on behalf of the EMS Administrator, including acting as the Regional Disaster Medical Health Specialist to support regional and local preparedness, response, mitigation, and recovery activities; acts as a key community liaison with community medical health partners during times of emergency.
  • Oversees and assists with the development and implementation of new EMS programs including but not limited to: Trauma Center designation and oversight, and ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) Receiving Center designation and oversight.
  • Oversees the certification, accreditation, recertification, and revocation process for Paramedics, Nurses working in emergency settings, Emergency Medical Technicians and other pre-hospital and emergency medical care providers.
  • Oversees the evaluation of new paramedics and nurses working in emergency settings based on established criteria; evaluates new continuing education programs for compliance with state and local regulations; maintains continuing education records for paramedics; monitors individuals placed on probation and provides counseling.
  • Reviews and develops curriculum and training schedules; selects trainees; recruits instructors; researches, reviews, and evaluates related instructional and reference materials; monitors classes to assure adequate coverage of topics; coordinates written and skills testing; develops and administers examinations.
  • Assists emergency receiving hospitals to ensure consistent on-line and retrospective medical control; participates in and assists with monthly field care audits conducted by each base hospital; monitors and evaluates emergency receiving hospitals and personnel for compliance with standards, laws, regulations and policies
  • Develops and maintains effective working relationships with all EMS and public safety providers, community groups, and other health service agencies related to or affected by program operations; serves as program representative to various advisory groups on EMS issues.
  • Maintains professional knowledge in applicable areas and keeps abreast of changes in job-related rules, statutes, laws and new business trends; makes recommendations for the implementation of changes; reads and interprets professional literature; attends training programs, workshops and seminars as appropriate.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
  • Any combination of related education and experience that totals five (5) years is considered qualifying.
  • Education:Sixty (60) college semester units or ninety (90) quarter units from an accredited college or university; AND
  • Experience:Three (3) years of full-time equivalent experience working as a Registered Nurse, Emergency Medical Technician, or Paramedic in an emergency services / 9-1-1 setting.
  • Licensure: In addition to the education and experience, this position requires possession of a valid California license as a Registered Nurse, Paramedic, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), EMT-Paramedic, or Mobile Intensive Care Nurse is required.
  • Positions in this classification require incumbents to possess and maintain a valid California driver's license, Class C or higher, to carry out job related duties. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical or mental disability may request a reasonable accommodation.
  • Willingness to work unusual hours including evenings, weekends and holidays; and ability to travel within and out of the county including occasional overnight stays of one or more days.
  • Strong computer skills
  • Strong communications skills (both verbal and written)
  • Strong public speaking skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Knowledge and experience with California's medical health disaster response and coordination framework
  • Knowledge and experience in EMS operations and systems
  • Equal Employment Opportunity: It is the policy of the County of Yolo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws or ordinance. The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants. Reasonable testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities or who are unable to attend a scheduled test due to religious reasons in accordance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please call the County of Yolo Human Resources Office at (530) 666-8055 at least five (5) business days prior to the scheduled test date to request accommodation. Documentation from a medical doctor, rehabilitation counselor, or other qualified professional will be required.
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