The Position
The
City of Riverside Fire Department is accepting applications for the position of
Emergency Medical Services Coordinator to fill one (1) current vacancy for this position
. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.
Under general supervision of the EMS Captain, Emergency Medical Services Coordinators manage and oversee all aspects of the City's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Program within the Fire Department; develop, recommend, implement and evaluate objectives, policies, procedures and operating standards; administer, coordinate, evaluate and participate in the technical and administrative operations of the Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) Program within the public safety dispatch center; and perform related work as required.
Work Performed
Duties include but are not limited to the following: - Oversee and monitor EMS program operation and personnel for compliance with state and local laws and regulations; evaluate legislation as it pertains the EMS program; perform contract compliance audits as necessary.
- Review, monitor and revise continuing education program course content to ensure employees meet state and national requirements; conduct and/or schedule and coordinate training.
- Develop, administer and monitor the EMS program budget; participate in the forecast of funds needed for equipment, material and supplies; coordinate the maintenance and replacement of EMS equipment; purchase equipment, materials and supplies as necessary.
- Investigate complaints and inquiries related to EMS; oversee, recommend and coordinate corrective action.
- Develop and maintain positive communications and working relationships with other departments, divisions, and outside agencies and organizations; represent the Fire Department on all state and local EMS activities; research, prepare and present various reports and public presentations related to the City's EMS program.
- Assist in the testing, evaluation and selection of personnel; train all new paramedics and emergency medical technicians.
- Manage the City's Ambulance Franchise contract and monitor the performance of ambulance contractors operating within the City of Riverside.
- Participate in developing ongoing dispatcher training programs and curriculum for the Emergency Medical Dispatch program; facilitate Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training and other mandatory training as required for EMD dispatchers.
- Evaluate the knowledge and skills of Public Safety Dispatchers in the area of Emergency Medical Dispatch through observation, and by administering written and practical exams to ensure performance standards.
- Monitor Emergency Medical Dispatch Program operation and personnel for compliance with state and local laws and regulations; evaluate legislation which impacts the EMD programs.
- Review and evaluate emergency medical dispatch calls on a monthly basis for quality control purposes.
- Review, revise, recommend and implement new or existing policies, procedures and operating standards pertaining to dispatch center operations for the EMD program.
- Report non-compliant personnel to Public Safety Communications Manager and develop strategies to improve performance.
Qualifications
Recruitment Guidelines: OPTION I License: Possession of a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.
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.
OPTION II Certificate: Possession of a certificate as an Emergency Medical Technician (Paramedic), and possession of an Advanced Cardiac Life Support certificate as defined by the American Heart Association.
Experience: Four years of experience as an Emergency Medical Technician (Paramedic).
Necessary Special Requirements:- Possession of EMT Paramedic certification or California Registered Nurse Licensure.
- Attainment of an Advanced EMD Certification through the National Academies of Emergency Dispatch within the probationary period.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain prior to appointment, a valid appropriate Class "C" California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
Highly Desired Qualifications:- Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Instructor, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Instructor, Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Instructor, Heart Saver Instructor, Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) Instructor or the ability to obtain within 18 months of employment.
- Qualified as a Riverside County Emergency Medical Service Agency Continuing Education provider or ability to obtain status during probation.
- Possession of Designated Infectious Control Officer Certification or the ability to obtain during probation.
Selection Process
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS: If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.
The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.
It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.
Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.
NOTE : The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.
Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:
- An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at http://www.naces.org/members.html or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/.
- An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.
All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement. THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT. 
