EMS Coordinator

Yale New Haven Health•Milford, CT

About The Position

The EMS Coordinator coordinates the day-to-day administration of the EMS program at Bridgeport Hospital. The role oversees EMS continuing education and medical-control activities, supports quality assurance and quality improvement (QA/QI) for field providers, and serves as a liaison among student clinical rotation programs, local EMS, fire, and police agencies. The position works in partnership with EMS and medical leadership on clinical non-compliance and supports development of EMS and hospital programs. The coordinator also supports trauma program quality improvement and education, visits EMS services to promote Bridgeport Hospital care and related services, and has a leadership role on the hospital decontamination team. The role assists with hospital emergency management and AHA Training Center activities. The position requires paramedic certification and licensure, specified instructor certifications, and experience in EMS, leadership, and QA/QI. A related health sciences bachelor's degree or equivalent is preferred. Critical care paramedic experience and hazardous materials training are also preferred.

Requirements

Paramedic program certification and license.
Five years of EMS experience as a paramedic.
Three years of EMS leadership experience.
Three years of QA/QI experience.
National Registry Paramedic credential.
Connecticut Paramedic License.
AHA ACLS, BLS, and PALS Instructor certifications.
Connecticut Emergency Medical Services Instructor certification.
Ability to perform the essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in a related health sciences field or equivalent.
Critical Care Paramedic experience.
Hazardous Material Training.
Critical Care Paramedic certification.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the day-to-day administration of the EMS program.
Oversee EMS continuing education programs for both campuses and schedule six CME programs annually.
Oversee medical control activities, including QA/QI of field providers and educational programs for Milford Medical Control.
Serve as the liaison for EMT and paramedic student clinical rotation programs.
Serve as a liaison to local EMS, fire, and police agencies to improve EMS engagement and volume.
Review prehospital patient care reports (PCRs) to support quality care based on current protocols and standards.
Schedule peer review QA/QI sessions with EMS providers as needed.
Work in partnership with the EMS Director and Medical Director on issues of clinical non-compliance.
Assist with quality improvement activities, including support for the trauma program.
Assist with developing new and ongoing EMS and hospital programs.
Visit EMS services and promote Bridgeport Hospital care and related services.
Provide support to trauma continuing education programs and perform ACS verifications.
Provide leadership on the hospital decontamination team, including training and oversight.
Assist with hospital emergency management activities and AHA Training Center activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.