EMS Coordinator

City-of-Fairfield; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Fairfield seeks a dedicated EMS Coordinator to oversee and improve emergency medical services across the community, coordinating with the fire department, regional EMS agencies, and local healthcare providers. The role requires strong EMS administration, quality assurance, and staff training capabilities.

The position is governed by the Solano County Exclusive Operating Area contract for Emergency Ambulance Transport Services, with an initial five-year term.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years full-time experience delivering prehospital advanced life support or EMS as RN or paramedic
• Experience with Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) programs
• Desirable: bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, nursing, or related field

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the Peer Review/CQI program.
• Review Patient Care Reports for CQI compliance and quality of care.
• Coordinate EMS training and continuing education with Training Division.
• Serve as liaison to partner fire and EMS agencies regarding service delivery.
• Ensure certifications, licenses, and accreditations are maintained.
• Assist in developing policies and procedures for EMS operations.
• Prepare presentations and reports for department leadership.

Skills

EMS administration

Quality assurance

Clinical training

Education

High school diploma

BSN or related degree

Tools

CQI programs

Job description

The City of Fairfield is seeking a dedicated and dynamic professional to serve as ourEMS Coordinator.

In this pivotal role, you will oversee, evaluate, and enhance the emergency medical services delivered across our community, ensuring high-quality pre-hospital care and seamless coordination between fire department personnel, regional emergency medical agencies, and local healthcare providers. If you are a collaborative leader with a strong background in EMS administration, quality assurance, and clinical training, we invite you to help shape the future of public safety and life-saving care in Fairfield and Solano County.

Funding for this position is based on the City of Fairfield’s award and retention of the Solano County Exclusive Operating Area (EOA) Contract for Emergency Ambulance Transport Services. Initial contract term is expected to be a five-year period.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in an office setting, fire station, classroom, and/or in an outdoor environment in various types of weather; with frequent interruptions, deadlines, complaints, and peak workload periods. Position may require working occasional nights and weekends.

Incumbents may be exposed to noise, moisture, dust, vibrations, heat and cold. Basic cleaning of facilities may include exposure to cleaning agents. The position may require the incumbent to occasionally be on fire scenes. Work may take place and require travel in a vehicle to and from off-site indoor and outdoor locations both in the City and outside of the City.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work requires prolonged sitting, standing and physical exertion to manually move, lift, or carry EMS supplies, equipment, and training aids. Work may include exposure to noise, varying degrees of weather, reaching, kneeling, bending and walking. Manual dexterity, clear speech, visual and hearing acuity are required. The ability to actively participate in hands-on training related to EMS is required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Reports to the Chief Officer in charge of the EMS Division.

Experience

Required: Five (5) years full-time experience delivering prehospital advanced life support or emergency medical services as a registered nurse or paramedic with an agency or employer responsible for the delivery of prehospital advanced life support.

Desirable: Experience with Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) programs and continuing education programs.

Education

Required: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.

Desirable: A bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, communication, nursing (BSN), or another field related to the duties of the position is highly desirable.

Licenses & Certificates

Unless otherwise noted, the following licenses and certificates are required by the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.

• Possession of, and the ability to maintain, a valid California Class C Driver's License is required.
• Possession of either a current California Paramedic license or a current California Registered Nurse license is required by the time of appointment.
  • Qualified applicants holding a current National Registry Paramedic (NRP) certification, a current paramedic license issued by another state, or a current registered nurse license issued by another state may participate in the recruitment process, provided the applicable California license is obtained by the time of appointment.
  • Incumbents appointed through the paramedic pathway must obtain and maintain Solano County EMS Agency accreditation within the timeframe established by the Department following appointment.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is required
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or equivalent is required
• Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) or equivalent is required
• CPR (AHA BLS provider or equivalent) is required

Duty may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Manage and coordinate the Peer Review/Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) program.
• Review Patient Care Reports as part of the Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) program for completeness, compliance with state, local, and departmental requirements, and appropriateness of medical treatment and care in accordance with LEMSA policies and protocols. Provide professional and technical guidance to the CQI Committee.
• Exercise confidentiality of medical and other privileged information.
• Interact with sworn fire personnel to counsel, correct, and educate paramedics and EMTs on EMS system operations, policies, protocols, and related subject-matter areas.
• Ensure paramedics and EMTs maintain certifications, licenses, and accreditations and perform required patient care benchmark skills.
• Assist in developing pertinent policies and procedures.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for partner fire and EMS agencies regarding concerns or complaints related to the City of Fairfield’s ambulance service delivery within Solano County.
• Function as a liaison for the Department with other providers, hospitals, and Solano EMS.
• Serve as a Designated Infection Control Officer (DICO).
• Participate in budget preparation and administration; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations, equipment, materials, supplies, and special projects; and monitor and control expenditures.
• Collaborate with the Fire Service Medical Director on issues related to patient care.
• Manage, develop, implement, and deliver continuing and remedial education, and coordinate with the Training Division to provide EMS training. Maintain required course, instructor, attendance, and other records necessary to support the Department’s status as an approved EMS Continuing Education provider.
• Teach PALS, ACLS, and PHTLS to department members and others.
• Serve as the Department EMS representative at various local, county, and state meetings related to the position. Meetings may require travel away from the primary work location.
• Ensure contract compliance by coordinating joint training and other quality assurance/quality improvement activities with the Alliance partner.
• Facilitate internships for paramedic students and coordinate with schools, department preceptors, Solano County EMS, and other relevant agencies.
• Prepare presentations, reports, and other documents as directed.
• Represent the Fire Department on committees as directed.
• Maintain positive working relationships with Department members, allied agencies, and the public.
• Maintain the Fire Department’s Automated External Defibrillator (AED) program and instruct city employees and others on the use of AEDs.
• Teach Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) to the department, city employees and members of the public.
• Teach members of the Police Department first responder Narcan and trauma care.
• Monitor and identify developing trends in EMS to ensure the Department is at the forefront of delivering Emergency Medical Services.
• Manage the Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) program.
• Travel and attend conferences related to the position.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

For the complete job description please visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/fairfield/classspecs

THE SELECTION PROCESS

Based on the information provided in the application documents, the best-qualified applicants will be invited for further examination. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the examination may consist of an application screening, written and/or practical exam, oral interview, or any combination.

REFERENCE CHECKS

The City utilizes an electronic reference check process to gather references of candidates once mutual interest is established. Please note that if you include your current supervisor in the “References” section of your application, they may be contacted once you have accepted a conditional job offer from the City.

Candidates are encouraged to notify anyone they list in the “References” section to help ensure a timely response. When listing references, please identify persons who can assess your professional qualifications in the context of the workplace. Examples include former colleagues/supervisors, mentors, etc. If you have limited or no work experience, you may identify personal references familiar with your qualifications that correlate to workplace experiences. Examples include teachers, volunteer coordinators, mentors, etc.

The City of Fairfield is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and professionalism.