Limited-Term EMS Coordinator

City of Redlands; Redlands (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Redlands seeks a limited-term EMS Education and Program Specialist to lead design and administration of EMS programs, oversee quality assurance, and coordinate training for paramedics and emergency medical staff. This role will support regulatory compliance, public education, and EMS records management, working closely with hospitals and fire department leadership.

The position is a one-year assignment with possible extension, based in Redlands.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience as a Paramedic or EMS-coordinator
• California driver license required
• CPR, ACLS, PALS/Handtevy, ICEMA Instructor CE Provider certifications preferred

Responsibilities

• Analyze, plan, design, and administer EMS programs, including department-wide and community programs.
• Perform quality assurance reviews of EMS documentation and care.
• Evaluate EMS data to identify improvements in care quality.
• Plan and develop EMS training programs for Paramedic and EMT staff.
• Coordinate EMS records, licensing, and training documentation; ensure compliance.
• Develop EMS policies and procedures; act as liaison between Fire Department, hospitals, and EMS agencies.
• Represent the Fire Department on local, state, and federal boards/committees.
• Perform other EMS-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Training program design

EMS quality assurance

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Public education delivery

Education

Associate's Degree in Paramedicine or related field

Bachelor's degree desirable

Emergency Medical Services instructor certifications

CPR/ACLS/PALS or Handtevy certifications

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.

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.