County of San Luis Obispo
Job title:
EMS Coordinator (County Classification: Admin Services Officer I/II)
Company
County of San Luis Obispo
Job description
The County of San Luis Obispo, Public Health Department, is actively recruiting for an EMS Coordinator (County Classification: Administrative Services Officer I/II) to join the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) team! To learn more about the EMS Division, .Emergency Medical Services (EMS) mission is to plan, coordinate and oversee the highest quality prehospital and emergency medical care in response to individual needs and community crisis. Mutual cooperation, patient advocacy, advanced medical technology, electronic documentation and evidence-based data are the EMS program major strengths.The Opportunity
The San Luis Obispo County EMS Coordinator is responsible for administering the regulatory and oversight aspects of EMS as they relate to the coordination, implementation and evaluation of BLS, ALS and specialty care programs provided by pre-hospital EMS providers.The EMS Coordinator ensures that Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) processes in place are meeting the local need of determining overall effectiveness, quality and appropriateness of standing order and treatment guidelines followed by locally accredited EMS personnel and specialty care centers.The recruitment may be used to fill future permanent, substitute, limited term, and temporary positions, both full-time and part-time throughout the County. Desirable QualificationsWhile not required, the ideal candidate will have at least three (3) years of progressively responsible emergency medical services experience. The ideal candidate will also possess a bachelor’s degree or higher in Nursing, Paramedicine, Health Services, Public Health, Emergency Medical Services, or in a related field.Additionally, the ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge and/or experience in the following competencies:Technical Knowledge/Technical ExperienceExercise significant initiative, resourcefulness and independent judgment when interpreting established policies, goals and objectives that include sensitive, political, legal and otherwise complex issues Analyze and interpret Federal, State and local regulations, policies and procedures regarding EMS and patient care Recommend, develop and revise SLO Co EMS policies and procedures Monitor designated STEMI Center’s adherence to State and local policies and procedures Coordinate and facilitate the changes or additions of ALS resources within EMS System Provide training or training support for annual system updates Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPointCommunication/Relationship BuildingDevelop and foster relationships between authorized BLS and ALS providers, stakeholders and SLO Co EMSA Demonstrating excellent written and verbal communications skills Working and communicating effectively with various levels of an organizationData Analysis and Quality Improvement SkillsParticipate in the development and coordination of CQI programs Participate in and conduct quality assurance and quality improvement studies Evaluate overall effectiveness, quality and appropriateness of triage and care decisions of ALS providers in the delivery of stroke, cardiac, pediatric and trauma care Evaluate overall effectiveness and quality of specialty center programs (stroke/cardiac/pediatric and trauma) Assist EMS medical director in the review, revision and development of ALS standing orders and treating guidelines, including Base Hospital standing orders and treatment guidelines
Minimum QualificationsA combination of education, training, and experience resulting in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of qualifying education and experience includes:
Administrative Services Officer I: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration or a closely related field.Administrative Services Officer II: In addition to the above educational experience, one year of experience at a professional level performing a wide variety of administrative and business management activities.To view the complete job description for Administrative Services Officer I, .
To view the complete job description for Administrative Services Officer II, .Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. Apply for this position atMost County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at . Confidential inquiries are welcomed.For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at .
Expected salary
$60028 per year
Location
San Luis Obispo, CA
Job date
Sun, 01 Sep 2024 05:38:03 GMT
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