Coordinator, EMS & Emergency Management Preparedness

OSF HealthCare; Pontiac (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare in Illinois seeks an Emergency Medical Services System and Emergency Management Coordinator to oversee EMS system compliance and emergency management activities.

You will support preparedness, response, mitigation, and recovery efforts, coordinate patient care during transport and medical communications, and work with regional hospitals, EMS personnel, physicians, and regulatory agencies to ensure coordinated emergency response.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management, Public Safety, Healthcare Administration, Nursing, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years EMS experience with critical thinking, project management, problem solving, collaboration and public speaking.
• Illinois Paramedic License OR Illinois RN License.
• Lead Instructor License – must be obtained within 12 months of hire.
• American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers.
• ACLS/PHTLS or ITLS – must be obtained within 12 months of hire.
• PALS or PEPP – within 90 days of hire.
• FEMA IS-100, 200, 700, and 800 – within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Oversee EMS system compliance and emergency management activities.
• Support preparedness, response, mitigation, and recovery efforts.
• Coordinate patient care during transport, medical communications, and system education, policies, and plans.
• Serve as liaison with regional hospitals, EMS personnel, physicians, emergency management partners, and regulatory agencies.

Skills

Critical thinking

Project management

Problem solving

Collaboration

Relationship building

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management, Public Safety, Healthcare Administration, Nursing, or related field

Job description

Total Rewards

"Your life - our Mission"

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Expected pay for this position is $36.39 - $42.81/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is a Salaried position.

Comprehensive benefits package

• BCBS Medical, Dental, Vision, Tuition Reimbursement and more!! 401k with $1 per $1 match on first 5% of salary! In addition, OSF Healthcare qualifies for Public Student Loan Forgiveness program!

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY: The Emergency Medical Services System and Emergency Management Coordinator oversees EMS System compliance and emergency management activities under the direction of EMS Leadership. This role supports preparedness, response, mitigation, and recovery efforts, while coordinating patient care during transport, medical communications, and system education, policies, and plans in alignment with facility standards and regulatory requirements. The Coordinator serves as a key liaison with regional hospitals, EMS personnel, physicians, emergency management partners, and regulatory agencies, including the Illinois Department of Public Health, to ensure effective system operations and coordinated emergency response.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management, Public Safety, Healthcare Administration, Nursing, or related field
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in Emergency Medical Services Experience in roles where key skills of critical thinking, project management, problem solving, collaboration, relationship building and public speaking are needed.
• Licensure/ Certification:
• Current Illinois Paramedic License OR Current Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) License
• Lead Instructor License – must be obtained within 12 months of hire
• American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) or International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) – must be obtained within 12 months of hire
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP) must be obtained within 90 days of hire
• Completion of FEMA IS 100, 200, 700, and 800 within 90 days of hire

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience: 4 years of experience in Emergency Management 2 years of leadership experience.
• Licensure/ Certification: Certified Healthcare Emergency Coordinator (CHECC) Certification

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.