EMS Program Manager: Training, QA & Compliance

Daily Dispatch; Victorville (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job description

Summary

Under general direction, performs duties related to Emergency Medical Services including training, monitoring, evaluation, procurement, inventory control, quality control, quality improvement, legal/regulatory compliance, public education, and training records; performs related duties, as required.

Essential Functions

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Analyze, plan, design, implement, and administer Emergency Medical Services (EMS) programs as well as other related department wide and community-oriented programs.
• Perform quality assurance reviews of EMS documentation and care delivered.
• Evaluate EMS data and identify methods of providing effective emergency medical care.
• Design quality assurance programs to measure outcomes and effectiveness.
• Develop and manage system for compliance with controlled substance regulations.
• Conduct research and analysis of current and future EMS issues and trends.
• Plan, organize, and deliver training programs for Paramedic and EMT providers.
• Conduct and evaluate EMS training activities and classroom instruction sessions such as CPR, Basic Life Support, etc.
• Conduct threshold incident reviews for EMS related activities.
• Ensure EMS system regulatory compliance.
• Serve as a liaison between the Fire Department and hospitals, ambulance supervisors, and other agencies regarding EMS activities.
• Represent the Fire Department on local, state, and federal boards/committees.
• May be utilized in an operational support role at the discretion of the Incident Commander.
• Create and administer an EMS public education program.
• Coordinate the maintenance of EMS records relating to certification, training, patient care reports, etc.
• Develop, review, and update EMS policies and procedures, as necessary.
• Develop and manage the budget for EMS.
• Oversee ordering and EMS Inventory.
• Develop and oversee the Exposure Plan for City employees.
• May apply for and/or manage grants.
• Supervise EMS staff.
• May perform the duties of Designated Infection Control Officer for the department and the City.
• Participate in the development and administration of division goals, objectives, and procedures.
• Safely operate City vehicles and equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines:

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in Paramedicine, Fire Science, Emergency Medical Services, Nursing or closely related field AND five (5) years of experience in the delivery of emergency medical care as a Registered Nurse or significant pre-hospital care as a Paramedic.