EMS COORDINATOR

Minimum Level of Education Required: Associate degree Type of degree: EMS or healthcare related field Position specific testing requirement: Eligible to obtain a commercial driver's license and appropriate insurance for a commercial vehicle preferred. Must complete BLS, ACLS, and ITLS instructor within 1 year of employment; NIMS 100, 700, and 800 within 6 months of hire Minimum Level of Experience Required: 5 - 7 years of job related experience Prior job title or occupational experience: EMT-P or EMS Coordinator; EMS field experience within previous 3 years of hire. Prior specific functional responsibilities: Scheduling, Planning, Providing EMS Education, PI/QA Preferred experience: Previous employment as an EMS Coordinator preferred. Previous experience providing emergency medical care in an out of hospital setting. Familiarity with Greater Miami Valley EMS Protocols Considerable knowledge of and experience in emergency medical services/critical care theory, skills, and practices Demonstrate high degree of professionalism and service excellence Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as ability to formally present to both large and small groups Ability to work in a changing/dynamic work environment Ability to work in a self-directed environment with minimal supervision Ability to make knowledgeable clinical assessments and judgments Ability to maintain confidentiality of medical records Excellent organizational skills Ability to work independently and self-motivate as well as motivate others Ability to meet deadlines Ability to multi-task Knowledge of the scope of practice in all levels of EMS Ability to use PC Software including e-mail, word processing, database spreadsheet development, and on-line learning programs. Ability to educate all levels of clinical, non-clinical, and EMS staff Certified Paramedic in the State of Ohio State of Ohio EMS Instructor within 1 year. BLS ACLS ITLS within 180 days of hire