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Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

12 Hour Night Shift

Description:

In collaboration with the Emergency Services Manager, plans, develops, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates technical and administrative aspects of emergency medical services activities; evaluates medical training needs; prepares and conducts emergency medical services training for hospital Emergency Department Paramedics and pre-hospital personnel; functions as a liaison between the hospital and local, regional, and state EMS groups. Responsible for developing partnerships for quality improvement processes, informatics, education, and feedback opportunities. Additional responsibilities include participation and or coordination in disaster preparedness, EMS student education in the EC, and support the work of the Emergency Services Manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Oversees hospital training programs related to emergency preparedness. Coordinates with Emergency Services Manager and Educator to implement training programs.

Oversees development of Emergency Department disaster response plans as they relate to internal/external disasters.

Represents the Hospital at external meetings related to emergency preparedness planning.

Directs education of pre-hospital care providers and establishes quality review process for EMS run sheets and maintains mechanism for reporting and follow up with EMS providers.

Acts as a liaison between the Hospital and EMS Community.

Participates and attends Medical Control Authority Meetings and reports back to Emergency Leadership Team

Oversees internal and external disaster drill planning for the hospital in compliance with federal, state, and Joint Commission requirements.

Assumes primary responsibility for EMS communications, equipment, and training.

Coordinates with Emergency Services Manager and Marketing to promote the services of St. Joseph Mercy Oakland.

Develops and initiates growth plan for EMS business in cooperation with the Emergency Services Director and Manager

Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate journals, periodicals, and books and or attending related in- services, seminars, and other educational offerings.

Assists with Basic Cardiac Life Support, Advance Cardiac Life Support, International Trauma Life Support education.

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Demonstrates and actively promotes an understanding and commitment to the mission of St. Joseph Mercy Oakland through performing behaviors consistent with the Trinity Health Values.

Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations, the Trinity Health Organizational Integrity Program, including the Standards of Conduct, Code of Ethics, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behaviors.

Supports and conducts one's self in a manner consistent with customer service expectations.

Interpersonal skills to effectively develop and maintain productive working relationships with hospital, pre- hospital and community personnel.

Excellent customer service skills necessary in order to deal effectively with various levels of hospital personnel, outside customers and community groups.

Excellent written and oral communication skills. Able to effectively communicate with internal and external customers, compose and deliver effective presentations.

Excellent customer service orientation skills necessary in order to deal effectively with various levels of hospital personnel, outside customers and community groups.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

**Experience:** Five (5) years pre-hospital experience in a busy EMS system. Teaching experience preferred.

**Education:** Associate of Science Degree in Emergency Medical Technology. Bachelors preferred.

Licensure/Certification:

Michigan Licensed Paramedic

Chemical, Biological, Radiological/Nuclear, and Explosive Incidents (CBRNE) awareness with Operations within 6 months of hire

ACLS provider with instructor within 6 months of hire.

BCLS provider with instructor within 6 months of hire.

ITLS provider with instructor within 1 year of hire.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Working in the patient care environment may result in exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous substances.

Working weekends and holidays is necessary to meet staffing needs.

_The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties so assigned._

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran