Paramedic Coordinator

PREMIER MEDICAL TRANSPORT INC•Brea, CA

1d•$80,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The Paramedic Coordinator provides leadership, training and clinical oversight for the ALS staff. This is an integral managerial position responsible for monitoring and ensuring that all aspects of the ALS program are centered on the client’s needs, and focused on the highest level of patient care. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, daily operations, staff development, scheduling, training, and staff performance evaluations. In addition, the Paramedic Coordinator collaborates with other Clinical Coordinators/Managers in program wide policy and procedure development. The Paramedic Coordinator interfaces with other members of the ALS team, as well as others within and outside the organization.

Requirements

Current unrestricted California Paramedic License
No open license disciplinary action in any jurisdiction, or drug or alcohol related discipline by any nursing regulatory body within the last 5 years.
Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Paramedic. Experience must not have lapsed more than 18 months.
Minimum of one (1) year IFT-ALS transport experience.
Minimum of one (1) year of 911 experience.
County and City mandated licenses or certifications
Strong written and oral communication skills
Excellent interpersonal, communication and customer service skills
Knowledge of Los Angeles County and Orange County EMS regulations
Ability to work cooperatively with other employees and medical agencies to provide the highest level of patient care.
Current ACLS, PALS, and BLS certifications
NIHSS certification within 90 days of hire
Ability to read and interpret all required documents and write required reports and correspondence.
Working knowledge for Microsoft Office Suite
Other qualifications/certifications specific to the local operation and/or contract requirements.
Satisfactorily meet Company physical assessments/tests.

Nice To Haves

Critical care certification FP-C preferred
Bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Assists in the development, interpretation, training and staff compliance of program policies, procedures and protocols.
In conjunction with the Medical Director contributes to the development of all ALS clinical policies and procedures.
Along with the Transport Medical Director, develop, implement and maintain an ongoing QA/QI program
Attend all mandatory Executive Team meetings
Attend QA/QI meetings
Provide assistance to Communications as needed
Ensures compliance with all safety and risk management policies as it applies to ALS.
Acts a primary investigator for all ALS issues, including but not limited to, customer service, performance issues, and patient care issues.
Participates in Paramedic recruitment and hiring process.
Represents the Premier ALS Program to external clients, professional organizations and at public functions.
Maintains and promotes an atmosphere of open communication where ideas, opinions and feelings of other are valued and respected within the program and the larger organization.
Responsible for the provisions of adequate ALS supplies, medications; monitoring adherence to controlled substance program, ensures adequate staffing.
Serves as a role model in the clinical setting by displaying clinical expertise and in-depth understanding of quality patient care.
Participates in annual budgetary process for ALS.
Maintain licenses and certification consistent with the performing tasks as a ALS Paramedic in the system to which designated.
Effectively communicate with patients, family members, medical personal, coworkers and the general public in verbal and written form.
Compliance with all provisions of the Employee Handbook, as well as all other company rules, regulations, directives, or instructions from supervisors.
Completing and maintaining accurate records and documentation of patient transport, equipment inspection, supplies usage incidents and other forms of documentation inherent in the operation.
Demonstrates the attitude of a Health Care Professional to include, but not limited to, maintaining a clean appearance, demonstrating courteous, professional and ethical behavior, and demonstrating the ability to work cooperatively with other members of the EMS Health Care System.
Ensures continuous operational readiness with regard to personal readiness, medications (including controlled substances), and equipment.
Remains available during duty hours and responds to calls as needed when they are in the best interest of the patient or Company.