County of Riverside, CA
Emergency Medical Services Specialist
County of Riverside, CA, Riverside, California, United States, 92501
The Riverside County Fire Department is seeking to fill a vacancy for an Emergency Medical Services Specialist in Riverside. The incumbents will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing the certification and training component of the Riverside County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system or the Riverside County Fire Department EMS program. The incumbents will also be responsible for maintaining the quality assurance components of the EMS system, monitoring, evaluating, and investigating the transport and emergency care provided to patients, developing plans, policies, and procedures to enhance coordination and response to the public health and medical components of emergencies, and performing other related duties as required. Competitive candidates will possess EMS training and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) experience. Candidates that possess at least four years of experience as a Paramedic are highly desired.
Under direction, the Emergency Medical Services Specialist class plan, coordinate, and implement training, quality assurance, and components of the County's EMS systems or the Riverside County Fire Department EMS programs, including the development of standards and protocols, investigations of violations and evaluations regarding the appropriateness of emergency medical services and/or transport. Positions in this class also coordinate with public health and medical system stakeholders to develop response plans, implement training, and conduct disaster exercises. This class differs from the Senior Emergency Medical Services Specialist in that the latter is the advanced journey level class that provides technical supervision over subordinate Emergency Medical Services positions.
Meet the Team!
The Riverside County Fire Department is one of California's largest integrated, cooperative, regional fire protection organizations. The Department, a unique partnership between State of California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) and the County of Riverside, serves 19 partner agencies and 1 community service district. The Department has five core values: Leadership, Competence, Integrity, Safety, and Customer Service.
* Audit EMS reports and investigate discrepancies to identify deficiencies and recommend alternative solutions; develop quality assurance criteria to monitor EMS activities. * Assist in the development and implementation of triage and transfer protocols; develop and implement investigation policies and procedures applicable to preparing responses to complaints regarding patient transfers. * Provide staff services to assigned EMS advisory committees; assist other EMS agency staff by interpreting policies and procedures; administer certification and recertification of Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics. * Monitor field performance of EMS personnel to identify deficiencies and determine training needs; evaluate qualifications of hospitals applying for Base Station Hospital certification based on established criteria and make recommendations on certification; monitor Base Station Hospital operations for compliance with medical control protocols and training requirements. * Review and evaluate suitability of basic training and continuing education programs to ensure compliance with all legislative requirements. * May act for the Senior Emergency Medical Services Specialist in their absence. * Implement, conduct, and develop training programs and curriculum for the County Fire Department for emergency medical programs. * Address and provide staff work for all EMS issues concerning operations and personnel; participate in training plan; participate in Safety Committees; serve as contact person between the Fire Department and Department of Public Health. * Develop all-hazards emergency response plans, policies, and procedures for the Department of Public Health and other public health and medical system stakeholders. * Conduct training on emergency response plans, policies, and procedures. * Conduct all-hazards, multi-agency exercises that include the development and distribution of exercise documents (e.g., exercise plan, situation manual, exercise evaluation guides, after action reports, improvement plans.)
Option I
License: Possession of a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.
AND
Experience: Two years of experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute care hospital setting, one year of which must have been in an emergency department or as a Disaster Coordinator.
Option II
Certificate: Possession of a valid Paramedic license and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certificate as defined by the American Heart Association.
AND
Experience: Four years of experience as a Paramedic.
Other Requirements: Possession of a California Driver's License is required.
Knowledge of: State of California statutes and regulations pertaining to emergency medical services; basic medical terminology and equipment relating to the certification procedures for Emergency Medical Technicians; group dynamics and community organizations; techniques of collecting and compiling data pertinent to emergency medical care systems; principles and practices of training; methods of program evaluation; curriculum development and statistical record keeping.
Ability to: Develop and recommend solutions to problems identified in an EMS or public health and medical disaster response system; safely drive a vehicle to and from various locations; communicate effectively orally and in writing; coordinate functions between governmental and private agencies, hospital staff, and advisory committees related to the development, implementation, and maintenance of standards, protocols, and procedures involving EMS or public health and medical disaster response system requirements and personnel; establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers and community groups; maintain records; evaluate training activities of CPR and EMT instructors; understand, interpret, and apply provisions of federal, State and local laws, regulations, and policies and procedures pertinent to EMS or public health and medical disaster response systems; perform effectively in an environment of constantly changing priorities and real life crises; read and understand technical materials and reports on emergency medical care including medical reports.
Contact
If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Ulysses Gerardo at ugerardo@rivco.org or 951-955-5772.
Under direction, the Emergency Medical Services Specialist class plan, coordinate, and implement training, quality assurance, and components of the County's EMS systems or the Riverside County Fire Department EMS programs, including the development of standards and protocols, investigations of violations and evaluations regarding the appropriateness of emergency medical services and/or transport. Positions in this class also coordinate with public health and medical system stakeholders to develop response plans, implement training, and conduct disaster exercises. This class differs from the Senior Emergency Medical Services Specialist in that the latter is the advanced journey level class that provides technical supervision over subordinate Emergency Medical Services positions.
Meet the Team!
The Riverside County Fire Department is one of California's largest integrated, cooperative, regional fire protection organizations. The Department, a unique partnership between State of California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) and the County of Riverside, serves 19 partner agencies and 1 community service district. The Department has five core values: Leadership, Competence, Integrity, Safety, and Customer Service.
* Audit EMS reports and investigate discrepancies to identify deficiencies and recommend alternative solutions; develop quality assurance criteria to monitor EMS activities. * Assist in the development and implementation of triage and transfer protocols; develop and implement investigation policies and procedures applicable to preparing responses to complaints regarding patient transfers. * Provide staff services to assigned EMS advisory committees; assist other EMS agency staff by interpreting policies and procedures; administer certification and recertification of Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics. * Monitor field performance of EMS personnel to identify deficiencies and determine training needs; evaluate qualifications of hospitals applying for Base Station Hospital certification based on established criteria and make recommendations on certification; monitor Base Station Hospital operations for compliance with medical control protocols and training requirements. * Review and evaluate suitability of basic training and continuing education programs to ensure compliance with all legislative requirements. * May act for the Senior Emergency Medical Services Specialist in their absence. * Implement, conduct, and develop training programs and curriculum for the County Fire Department for emergency medical programs. * Address and provide staff work for all EMS issues concerning operations and personnel; participate in training plan; participate in Safety Committees; serve as contact person between the Fire Department and Department of Public Health. * Develop all-hazards emergency response plans, policies, and procedures for the Department of Public Health and other public health and medical system stakeholders. * Conduct training on emergency response plans, policies, and procedures. * Conduct all-hazards, multi-agency exercises that include the development and distribution of exercise documents (e.g., exercise plan, situation manual, exercise evaluation guides, after action reports, improvement plans.)
Option I
License: Possession of a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.
AND
Experience: Two years of experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute care hospital setting, one year of which must have been in an emergency department or as a Disaster Coordinator.
Option II
Certificate: Possession of a valid Paramedic license and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certificate as defined by the American Heart Association.
AND
Experience: Four years of experience as a Paramedic.
Other Requirements: Possession of a California Driver's License is required.
Knowledge of: State of California statutes and regulations pertaining to emergency medical services; basic medical terminology and equipment relating to the certification procedures for Emergency Medical Technicians; group dynamics and community organizations; techniques of collecting and compiling data pertinent to emergency medical care systems; principles and practices of training; methods of program evaluation; curriculum development and statistical record keeping.
Ability to: Develop and recommend solutions to problems identified in an EMS or public health and medical disaster response system; safely drive a vehicle to and from various locations; communicate effectively orally and in writing; coordinate functions between governmental and private agencies, hospital staff, and advisory committees related to the development, implementation, and maintenance of standards, protocols, and procedures involving EMS or public health and medical disaster response system requirements and personnel; establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers and community groups; maintain records; evaluate training activities of CPR and EMT instructors; understand, interpret, and apply provisions of federal, State and local laws, regulations, and policies and procedures pertinent to EMS or public health and medical disaster response systems; perform effectively in an environment of constantly changing priorities and real life crises; read and understand technical materials and reports on emergency medical care including medical reports.
Contact
If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Ulysses Gerardo at ugerardo@rivco.org or 951-955-5772.