EMS Coordintator / Emergency Dept / Full Time / 40 hrs per wk / Days - Terre Haute Regional Hospital - Terre Haute, IN

Behavioral characteristics:

• Functions well in stressful situations


• Handle emergency situations


• Follow and accept direction


• Works well with others


• Dependable and good attendance


• Able to speak in public


• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills

Position responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, and coordinate continuing educational opportunities for the EMS community


• Provide ongoing feedback to EMS partners


• Assist with marketing and public relations


• Assist with outreach for ED initiates such as stroke, STEMI, trauma


• Chart audits


• Collects Chest Pain Center data related to EMS


• Teaches facility ACLS, PALS, BLS courses


• Responsible for EMS Audit and Review meetings at Regional Hospital


• Maintains hospital renewal of Supervising Hospital Certification


• Maintains EMS lounge


• Assists with disaster preparedness


• Coordinates EMT clinical rotations


• Organizes EMS week activities


• Other duties as assigned


• Attend Code of Conduct training course annually


• Demonstrate an understanding of and adherence to HCA’s Code of Conduct


• Demonstrates conduct that is reflective of THRH’s commitment to HCA’s Code of Conduct


• Understands and satisfies the needs of the patient population appropriate to the age of the patient served (adults, geriatric, adolescent, pediatric, and parents of neonates)


• Adheres to the Standards of Behavior for Terre Haute Regional Hospital as per the Customer Relations Policy

Qualifications

Essential educational/licensure, skills and experience:

• Successful completion of Emergency Medical Technician program and graduate of a Paramedic training program


• ACLS, PALS, BLS certified- must obtain instructor credentials within 6 months of hire


• Good communication skills


• Must be state or nationally registered Paramedic

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Valued but not required educational/licensure, skills and experience:

• Associate/ Bachelor’s degree


• 3-5 years EMS experience

Physical demands and the work environment:

• Physical demands: This position will require you to lift 25 pounds or less frequently, lift up to 40 pounds occasionally. Walk and stand most of the day, bend and stoop frequently.


• Work environment: While in this position you will spend approximately 75% of your time inside in a climate controlled area. Handling multiple priorities at a time. Works alone. Working in an area that is confined and or crowded


• OSHA Category III: The normal work routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. Position is not required to perform or assist in emergency medical care or first aid or to be potentially exposed in some other way.


• Cultural Competencies: Employee supports facility diversity initiatives; communicates with people of all cultures in ways that build trust and respect; and completes mandatory education on cultural diversity.