Fire EMS Quality Improvement Coordinator

Contra Costa County Fire Protection District; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Contra Costa County Fire Protection District seeks a Fire EMS Quality Improvement Coordinator to monitor EMS activities, analyze data, and lead improvements across services. The role involves developing curriculum, conducting trainings, and ensuring compliance with state and county standards.

The position emphasizes initiative, analytical rigor, and effective communication to drive quality across multiple locations within a dynamic, fast-paced fire protection environment.

Qualifications

• Two years of full-time pre-hospital EMS experience as RN or paramedic.
• Experience delivering instruction and continuing education to EMS providers.

Responsibilities

• Ensure QA/QI and training aligns with contracts.
• Auditing patient care reports for proper treatment modalities.
• Collaborate with EMS stakeholders to identify trends and training needs.
• Attend multiple committee and training meetings to establish regional continuity.
• Develop and deliver EMS curriculum.

Skills

EMS data analysis

Analytical thinking

Report writing

Curriculum development

Training presentations

Team collaboration

Education

RN license

Paramedic license

Job description

Contra Costa County Fire Protection District is a recognized fire service leader that strives to become the premier fire organization that honors the past, recognizes the challenges of the present and will continue to raise the bar of excellence into the future. The Fire EMS Quality Improvement Coordinator plays a vital role in this mission, continuously working towards improvement of all aspects of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) we provide to our valued communities.

We are currently looking for a dynamic, self-motivated individual to join our team. As the Fire EMS Quality Improvement Coordinator, you will monitor District EMS activities to evaluate performance in a variety of areas, analyze in-depth data and reports and identify areas or processes for improvement, and develop recommendations to ensure the highest quality services moving forward. This position is responsible for the development of curriculum for EMS training and continuing education, as well as conducting classroom education and trainings to ensure conformance with State and County standards and continuous quality improvement.

We are looking for someone who:

• Takes initiative with minimal supervisory oversight and direction; is assertive and a self-starter
• Has extensive experience providing emergency medical care
• Consistently demonstrates effective problem solving and decision making skills
• Is highly analytical with a strong attention to detail
• Possesses strong report writing and organization skills
• Exercises critical thinking to develop recommendations for improvements
• Has the ability to work effectively with a diverse workforce
• Is skilled in developing and effectively delivering trainings and presentations
• Is a team player and can collaborate effectively with others

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Ensuring that QA/QI and training aligns with applicable contracts.
• Auditing patient care reports for proper utilization of treatment modalities.
• Collaborating with EMS stakeholders to identify system trends and training needs.
• Attending multiple committee and training meetings in order to establish regional continuity.
• Developing and delivering of EMS curriculum.

A few reasons you might love this job:

• You will be working for an agency that is known for employee satisfaction and camaraderie.
• Every day brings a variety of work and opportunities to make a difference, with the potential to impact the delivery of important public services.
• Contra Costa County Fire is a mission and values driven organization.
• Employees are empowered to find creative solutions to complex problems.
• Teamwork is at the core of our culture.

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• Learning and adapting to the organizational and paramilitary chain of command in a professional environment.
• Due to the nature of the work, time management and organization skills are essential.
• You will work with some people who have strong personalities and/or high expectations.
• Contra Costa Fire operates in a high volume and fast paced environment. Job duties can be variable within a work period with tight timeframes on performance.
• Performance of duties may need to be accomplished at multiple locations.
• Critical Thinking: Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims.
• Delivering Results: Meeting organizational goals and customer expectations and making decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.
• Safety Focus: Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards.
• Action & Results Focused (Taking Initiative): Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishment.
• Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products.
• Establishing Credibility: Doing what he/she commits to doing and respecting the confidentiality of information and concerns shared by others.
• Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability.
• Building & Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships.
• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing.

To read the complete job description, please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/contracosta/classspecs/18512?keywords=fire%20EMS&pagetype=classSpecifications

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future openings for up to six (6) months.

Minimum Qualifications:

License Required: Possession of a Valid California driver's license. Possession of a Valid California Registered Nurse license or a Valid California Paramedic License.

• Experience: Two (2) years of full-time (or the equivalent of full-time) experience delivering pre-hospital advanced life support or emergency medical services as a registered nurse or paramedic. Qualifying experience must include preparation and presentation of instruction and/or continuing education to emergency medical care providers.