EMS System Coordinator

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This is role is a full-time, in office position.

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Coordinates the operational oversight of the Good Samaritan Hospital Emergency Medical Services System, which provides pre-hospital emergency care 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to 33 communities, private ambulance companies, and 9 Associate Hospitals.

1)Coordinates the development and implementation of educational needs of the EMS System. This will include initial and on-going education for pre-hospital personnel as well as RN’s in the hospital environment.

2)Coordinates the implementation and maintenance of Quality Assurance Programs for the Good Samaritan Hospital EMS System. The results of which provide feedback for process improvement and educational opportunities.

3)Coordinates community outreach or hospital-based public relations based events as needed ie. AED Public Access Programs.

4)Coordinate the development and implementation of the Critical Care Paramedic Certification Program in co-operation with the State of Illinois.

Coordinates community outreach programs as they relate to EMSS/Good Samaritan Hospital and the communities we serve.

1)Liaison for hospital-based programs that interface Good Samaritan Hospital with EMSS

2)Coordinates Good Samaritan Hospital EMSS in community health fair participation.

3)Assists in the development of educational programs for the communities emergency rescue workers

Implements and maintains the Good Samaritan Hospital Quality Improvement Program for EMSS

1)Coordinates the collection and reporting of state mandated quality improvement data to the state of Illinois for both EMSS and Trauma

2)Coordinates quality improvement information to benefit the educational needs of EMSS care givers.

Coordinates the educational needs of EMSS providers and staff members. Includes the education of paramedics, Emergency Communication Registered Nurses (ECRN), Trauma Nurses (TNS) and medical staff related to EMSS.

Provide operational oversight for the EMSS and Paramedic Certification Program department

1)Provide ongoing and annual performance feedback for associates in the department

2)Provide input for the annual budgeting process

3)Maintain operational budget

4)Hold assoiciates accountable to the behavioral expectations as defined by Advocate Healthcare

Provides direction and oversight for EMSS by staying current regulations governing the emergency medical system in the state of Illinois

1)Maintains knowledge of state regulations related to EMS practice and education

2)Updates administrative leadership on changes to regulations and recommends resources to achieve/maintain regulatory standards

3)Participates in local, regional and state level committees as necessary

Education/Experience Required:

• RN with 3-5 years EMS experience or EMT-P with 5-7 years EMS experience
• Master’s Degree preferred
• 3-4 years clinical experience
• Experience at a Level I or II Trauma Center/IDPH Resource Hospital preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Flexibility & Resilience • Adequately developed: • Communication skills • Interpersonal skills • Leadership skills
• EMT-P in the State of Illinois • Current ACLS, PHTLS, TNS, TNCC, PALS/PEPP as related to field

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• 24 hour accountability
• Flexibility-unusual work hours under stressful conditions
• Frequent off-site traveling to classrooms, fire departments, Associate Hospitals and IDPH state meetings

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.