Limited-Term EMS Coordinator

City of Redlands, CA; Redlands (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Redlands, CA seeks a limited-term EMS educator/coordinator to support emergency medical services programs. Under general direction, you will train, monitor, and improve EMS activities, including training records, regulatory compliance, and liaison duties with hospitals and agencies.

The role focuses on designing and implementing EMS programs, evaluating data, and leading quality assurance initiatives to enhance patient care and program outcomes.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to an Associate's Degree in Paramedicine, Education, Fire Science, EMS or related field.
• Bachelor's degree desirable.
• Four years of experience as a Paramedic, Emergency Room Nurse, Pre-Hospital Flight Nurse, Fire Department EMS Coordinator, Pre-Hospital Manager/Coordinator, or Pre-Hospital Educator.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid California driver's license; CPR, ACLS, PALS/Handtevy, ICEMA Instructor/CE Provider certifications.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, plan, design, implement, and administer EMS 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.
• Conduct research and analysis of current and future EMS issues and trends.
• Plan, organize, and develop lesson plans for Paramedic and EMT training programs.
• Conduct and evaluate EMS training activities and classroom instruction sessions such as CPR, BLS, etc.
• Coordinate maintenance of EMS records related to certification, training, patient care reports, etc.
• Develop, review, and update EMS policies and procedures as necessary; perform other related duties.

Skills

EMS program design

Quality assurance

Training planning

Public education

Education

Associate's Degree in Paramedicine/Education/Fire Science/EMS

Bachelor's degree desirable

Tools

CPR certification

ACLS

PALS/Handtevy

ICEMA Instructor/CE Provider

Job description

This is a limited-term temporary position expected to last up to one (1) year from the time of hire.

BUILD EXPERIENCE. MAKE AN IMPACT. ADVANCE YOUR CAREER.

Looking for an opportunity to build your professional experience while making a meaningful impact in local government and emergency medical services? This limited-term opportunity with the City of Redlands provides professionals an opportunity to expand their skills, gain hands‑on experience, and contribute to programs that directly support the delivery of emergency medical services in our community.

Bring your experience. Build your skills. Make a difference in Redlands.

****Only the first 100 applications will be accepted****

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

Examples of duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Analyze, plan, design, implement, and administer Emergency Medical Services (EMS) programs as well as other 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;
• Conduct research and analysis of current and future EMS issues and trends;
• Plan, organize, and develop lesson plans for Paramedic and EMT training programs;
• 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;
• Serve as the Medical Unit Leader or Rehabilitation Unit Leader on structure fires, training, or other physically arduous activities;
• Create and administer an EMS public education program;
• Coordinate the maintenance of EMS records relating to certification, training, patient care reports, etc.
• Develops, reviews, and updates EMS policies and procedures as necessary; and
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education:

• Equivalent to an Associate's Degree from an accredited institution in Paramedicine, Education, Fire Science, Emergency Medical Services or a related field.
• A bachelor's degree is desirable.

Experience:

• Four years of experience as a Paramedic, Emergency Room Nurse, Pre-Hospital Flight Nurse, Fire Department EMS Coordinator, Pre-Hospital Manager/Coordinator, or Pre-Hospital Educator.

Licenses and Certificates:

• Possession and maintenance of a valid California driver's license;
• Possession and maintenance of Certifications as a provider in the following:
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Pediatric Life Support (PALS) or Handtevy Certification
  • ICEMA Skills Instructor/CE Provider

Supplemental information:

Working Conditions/ Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in a standard office environment; ability to travel to different sites and locations;
• Regularly required to talk or hear. Required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.