Cleveland Clinic
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION
EMS Emergency Management Coordinator
Mayfield Hts, OH, US
req#: 213905
Location: Mayfield Hts, OH
Facilities: Hillcrest Hospital
Professional Area: Facilities
Department: 4521 Hillcrest Emergency Dept-Emergency Services
Job Code: T98979
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Days
Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as the No. 4 hospital in the nation, according to the U.S. News & World Report. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.As an EMS Emergency Management Coordinator, you will:
• Plan, implement, direct, supervise and promote all aspects of the delivery of optimal, pre-hospital care by Emergency Medical Service (EMS) providers.
• Act as a liaison to promote strong relationships with EMS providers, community officials, and regional hospital EMS Coordinators.
• Collaborate with the EMS Medical Director and Emergency Medicine Physicians to develop pre-hospital protocols that meet optimal standards of care.
• Meet the continuing education needs of EMS providers and establish parameters for Patient Safety and Quality initiatives.
• Serve as the Emergency Management Coordinator for Emergency Services.
• Integrate and take an active role coordinating programs and services to promote a comprehensive System approach to pre-hospital care.
At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That’s why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you’ll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you’ll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborates with the EMS Medical Director; monitors and verifies continuing education hours for EMS providers as required by the state.
- Plan and conduct specialized EMS training courses for certification and recertification of EMS providers and nursing.
- Improves EMS skills by providing continued educational development opportunities.
- Formats, implements, coordinates, distributes new or revised protocols and other education materials.
- Develops and maintain communications with EMS and community leaders through various methods including newsletter, bulletin boards, direct mailings, advisory councils, and personal interaction.
- Meets regularly with EMS leaders and participates in EMS sponsored activities to build relationships.
- Collaborates with Medical Director and emergency physicians to develop, implement and monitor Quality standards of care for prehospital care providers.
- Conducts run reviews and assists with license certification documentation.
- Collaborates with the hospital Emergency Management Coordinator to assure ED readiness for disaster situations.
- May assist in maintaining EMS equipment in a clean and working order.
- May collaborate to develop and implement a comprehensive marketing program designed to increase EMS ambulance deliveries and collaborate with EMS Medical Director to coordinate/operationalize Emergency
- Department Disaster Preparedness Plan.
- Establishes and maintains a comprehensive database of all activities related to the delivery of pre-hospital care.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in health related field preferred.
- Knowledge of relationships between the community, EMS and the hospital.
- Current knowledge of regulatory and other legal issues that preside over healthcare and EMS is necessary.
- Knowledge of Hospital Incident Command System (HICS), National Disaster Management System (NDMS), National Incident Management System (NIMS), and County/Regional/State emergency management plans.
Certifications:
- Licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) and/or certification as an Emergency Management Technician-Paramedic (EMTP) required.
- Certified in the State of Ohio as an EMS instructor. *Must obtain state certification as an EMS Instructor within one year of hire.*
- Must have Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and must hold instructor status for PALS and ACLS. *Must obtain such instructor status within one year of hiring.
Work Experience:
- This position requires a minimum of five years in emergency/ or EMS pre-hospital care experience.
- Three years experience as an EMS instructor preferred.
- Leadership or supervisory and teaching experience required.
Physical Requirements:
- A high degree of dexterity to produce documents on a PC. Normal or corrected vision, hearing and speech.
- Extensive sitting, standing and walking, occasional lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds.
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.
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The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our employees and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90 day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System’s Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year. Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program as well as a COVID-19 vaccine program. You will be required to comply with both programs, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination, COVID-19 vaccination, or an exemption.
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