Emergency Medical Services Coordinator

Description

The City of Fremont's Fire Department is recruiting for

Emergency Medical Services Coordinator

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The Fremont Fire Department

The Fire Department is responsible for providing the rapid delivery of fire, medical, rescue, and life safety emergency services within Fremont. Emergency services are delivered through 14 in-service fire companies from 11 strategically located fire stations in the City. Our mission is t o prevent and minimize the loss of life and property threatened by the hazards of fire, medical, and rescue emergencies, hazardous materials incidents, and disaster situations within the community.

The Ideal Candidate
The Fire Department is searching for a self-motivated team player with experience in successfully leading and motivating others. This innovative professional should possess exceptional interpersonal skills, a strong sense of community, the ability to coach and mentor staff and the demonstrated ability to establish, lead and successfully execute program goals. The ideal candidate will be a goal-oriented leader who desires to make a difference. The successful candidate must possess knowledge of the principles, practices, methods and equipment used in fire-based emergency medical services (EMS). The successful candidate must also be skilled in report writing, project and workload planning, and scheduling and conducting EMS Training. Additionally, the successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders while comfortably working in a diverse environment.

Minimum Qualifications
Education/Experience

Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for satisfactory job performance would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge, skills and abilities would be: Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in nursing, healthcare, or a related field and four years of recent experience as a Registered Nurse, Paramedic or Physician’s Assistant, two of which includes working with a Fire Service Pre-Hospital care system and/or Emergency Room;

or an Associate’s degree in nursing, education, fire science, emergency medical services, or a related field and five years of recent experience as a Paramedic or Physician Assistant, including two years of classroom teaching experience.

Licenses/Certificates/Special Requirements

Required: Possession of, or ability to obtain by the time of the appointment and maintain during Employment, a valid California Class C License; certificate in Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS) and Resuscitation (CPR); and Instructor license certification in Basic Life Support (BLS). Please attach the certificates to your application.

Highly Desirable: Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS); Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Pediatric Education for Pre-Hospital Professionals (PEPP); Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) or Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS) as well as the Instructor License in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS); Cardiopulmonary; Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) OR Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS); Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Pediatric Education for Pre-Hospital Professionals (PEPP).

First Review of Applications

The first review of applications is January 31, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. (PT). This recruitment may close without notice after this date so interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. A resume, supplemental questionnaire (part of the online application), and the required certificates must be submitted with the completed City application.

To be considered for this outstanding employment opportunity, please complete an application online by clicking "Apply" just above this box.

Selection Process

The selection process may include individual and/or panel interviews, background, pre-employment medical exam and other related components. Only those candidates who have the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.

Reasonable Accommodation

Human Resources will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources of any special needs a minimum of 5 days in advance of the selection process by calling (510) 494-4660 or emailing humanresources@fremont.gov.

Contact Us

For additional information, please contact Human Resources Department at: humanresources@fremont.gov

The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

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CLASS SPECIFICATION

Under general direction of the Fire Chief (or designee) guides and instructs Paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians, provides technical expertise, guidance, and supervision for licensed and certified Fire department personnel; maintain internal and external Emergency medical services Programs; and performs related duties as required.

Class Characteristics
This is a management classification in the Fire department. The classification is characterized by the responsibility for providing continuing education and quality assurance to the Fire department’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel and program management (example: Narcotics program). The incumbent in this position serves as the department consultant, facilitator, change agent, and researcher by having advanced knowledge of Emergency medical services and the clinical skills necessary to manage EMS and deliver effective medical response programs. In addition, the incumbent is responsible for curriculum development and the delivery of classroom instruction.

Essential Functions

Essential Functions
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Works in close collaboration with the Deputy Fire Chief or designee assigned to EMS and Training to develop and implement consistent standards and practices in emergency medical operations across the department.
• Ensures that all certified personnel remain current in the professional, legal, and ethical standards of the position.
• Conducts patient care and EMS data analysis.
• Develops and conducts EMS courses in conjunction with emergency medical services instructor cadre.
• Collaborates with Fremont Fire Department personnel and outside agencies as needed to develop and deliver educational training programs.
• Ensures compliance with Alameda County EMS Agency policies and California State EMS regulations.
• Ensures the maintenance of training records related to Emergency Medical Services.
• Ensures compliance with OSHA, Cal-OSHA and all EMS-related regulations.
• Serves as the Department Infection Control Officer.
• Manages public health programs and partnerships.
• Provides Emergency Medical Dispatch oversight
• Coordinates investigations of EMS-related complaints and unusual occurrences.
• Maintains and manages the Department’s controlled substance medication program.
• Acts as a liaison to Alameda County EMS Agency Medical Director, attends local Emergency Medical Services Agency, County Emergency Medical Services section meetings.
• Reviews existing operations and recommends and implements new/amended policies and procedures in response to changing departmental and organizational needs.
• Participates in the development of EMS and Training division goals and objectives.
• Provides general support to the Deputy Fire Chief or designee.
• Maintains and manages the strategic national stockpile CHEMPACK program.
• Responsible for managing, use, and maintenance of related emergency response programs, supplies and equipment, but not limited to Automated External Defibrillator (AED), mechanical cardiovascular resuscitation (CPR), CPR instructors, paramedic Field Training Officers (FTO) and EMS Continuing Quality Improvement (CQI) programs.
• Oversees departments EMS supply inventory.

Marginal Functions

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of: advanced principles and practices in specialty areas; current paramedic and related medical theory and skills necessary to administer basic and advanced life support care; safety and infection control practices; clinical systems, supplies and equipment; medical terminology; use and maintenance of medical equipment and instruments; use and effects of medicines; public health principles; health promotion and disease prevention; medical research principles and practices; planning, development, and implementation of comprehensive and effective EMT, EMT-P and training programs; legal and ethical guidelines related to the practice and administration of EMS programs; Fire Service based emergency medical programs, training methodology, and techniques; laws, rules, and regulations governing the supervision of professional and paraprofessional staff; conflict resolution and group dynamics; and implementation of Quality Improvement processes.

Ability to:develop and teach theoretical and practical courses in emergency medical services; demonstrate and provide instruction in a variety of medical techniques common to emergency medical situations; understand, explain, and comply with laws, rules, regulations, and professional practices governing emergency medical service provision; determine and implement the appropriate course of action in emergency or stressful situations; manage public health programs and partnerships; ensure departmental compliance with Federal, State, and County policies and procedures; develop and maintain effective working relationships with other staff, agencies, service providers, institutions, and private practitioners; assist EMS division in implementing pilot studies for the enhancement of the department; participate in the development and implementation of operational policies and procedures; evaluate staff effectiveness in assessing and treating patients; prepare and deliver presentations to large groups; prepare concise narrative and statistical reports using word processing, database, electronic presentation program (Power Point), and spreadsheet technologies; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; conduct research; design performance measurement instruments and mechanisms; analyze program effectiveness and help develop appropriate change strategies; help develop websites and associated applications; and use the Department’s electronic EMS Patient Care Tracking System to analyze EMS system performance.

Education/Experience
Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for satisfactory job performance would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge, skills and abilities would be: possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in nursing, healthcare, or a related field and four years of recent experience as a Registered Nurse, Paramedic or Physician’s Assistant, two of which includes working with a Fire Service Pre-Hospital care system and/or Emergency Room; or an Associate’s degree in nursing, education, fire science, emergency medical services, or a related field and five years of recent experience as a Paramedic or Physician Assistant, including two years of classroom teaching experience.

Licenses/Certificates/Special Requirements
Required: Possession of, or ability to obtain by the time of the appointment and maintain during Employment, a valid California Class C License; certificate in Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS) and Resuscitation (CPR); and Instructor license certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).

Highly Desirable: Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS); Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Pediatric Education for Pre-Hospital Professionals (PEPP); Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) or Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS) as well as the Instructor License in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS); Cardiopulmonary; Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) OR Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS); Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Pediatric Education for Pre-Hospital Professionals (PEPP).

This classification requires periodic response to emergency situations to evaluate paramedic / EMT performance which entails being physically capable of getting on and off fire apparatus in an emergency setting. The classification also requires the ability to travel independently within and outside the City limits to fulfill the assigned duties and responsibilities. The incumbent needs to be available to report for duty on a 24-hour a day basis when needed.

Additional certifications to be acquired as necessary may include, but is not limited to: Instructor license 1A/1B, Fire and Emergency Services Instructor 1- National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 1041 OR teaching through the UC system or equivalent OR National Fire Academy equivalent (NFAY0101) Fire Instructor 1.

Physical and Environmental Demands
Rare = 66%
Sitting: Frequent
Walking: Frequent
Standing: Frequent
Bending (neck): Occasional
Bending (waist): Occasional
Squatting: Rare
Climbing: Rare
Kneeling: Rare
Crawling: Never
Jumping: Never
Balancing: Rare
Twisting (neck): Rare
Twisting (waist): Occasional
Grasp - light (dominant hand): Occasional
Grasp - light (non-dominant): Occasional
Grasp - firm (dominant hand): Occasional
Grasp - firm (non-dominant): Occasional
Fine manipulation (dominant): Occasional
Fine manipulation (non-dominant): Occasional
Reach - at/below shoulder: Occasional
Reach - above shoulder level: Rare

Push/pull:
Up to 10 lbs. Occasional
11 to 25 lbs. Rare
26 to 50 lbs. Rare (may not be a daily occurrence)
51 to 75 lbs. Never
76 to 100 lbs. Never
Over 100 lbs. Never

Lifting:
Up to 10 lbs. Occasional
11 to 25 lbs. Occasional
26 to 50 lbs. Rare (may not be a daily occurrence)
51 to 75 lbs. Never
76 to 100 lbs. Never
Over 100 lbs. Never

Carrying:
Up to 10 lbs. Occasional
11 to 25 lbs. Occasional
26 to 50 lbs. Rare (may not be a daily occurrence)
51 to 75 lbs. Never
76 to 100 lbs. Never
Over 100 lbs. Never

Coordination:
Eye-hand: Required
Eye-hand-foot: Required
Driving: Required

Vision:
Acuity, near: Required
Acuity, far: Required
Depth perception: Required
Accommodation: Required
Color vision: Required
Field of vision: Required

Talking:
Face-to-face contact: Required
Verbal contact w/others: Required
Public: Required

Hearing:
Normal conversation: Required
Telephone communication: Required
Earplugs required: Required

Work environment
Works indoors, works outdoors, exposure to extreme hot or cold temperature, being around moving machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature/humidity, exposure to dust, fumes, smoke, gases, odors, mists, or other irritating particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to excessive noise, exposure to radiation or electrical energy, exposure to slippery or uneven walking surfaces, using computer monitor, exposure to flames or burning items, works around others, works alone, works with others.

Class Code: 4095
FLSA: Exempt
EEOC Code: 2
Barg. Unit: FAME
Probation: 12 months
Rev. 12/24

The City of Fremont offers a comprehensive benefit package including general and holiday leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, and long/short-term disability insurance.

To view a summary of the benefits the City offers, please visit:City of Fremont Benefits Summary

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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