FIRE DISTRICT EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES COORDINATOR 2675

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general direction, an employee in this class is responsible for the administrative, personnel, financial, and purchasing functions of an emergency medical services unit of a fire district. The incumbent is responsible for the management and supervision of Emergency Medical Technicians at all levels of certification who provide first-aid treatment or emergency medical care either through an ambulance or non-ambulance service at the site of occurrence. Administrative supervision is received from the Fire District Manager or Board of Fire Commissioners through personal consultation, written reports and through instructions on special assignments. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Supervises and evaluates the work of Emergency Medical Technicians who provide emergency medical care to those in need;

Creates and manages both short and long-term emergency medical services goals for the fire district such as developing more effective and efficient models of operations to decrease emergency medical response times;

Creates and maintains a Standard of Operations relating to the fire district in accordance with regional, state, and federal mandates or standards;

Develops and implements training modules for proficiency drills and in-service training for new standards and protocols and keeps up to date on the most current training techniques;

Develops comprehensive quality assurance and quality improvement initiatives in conjunction with the County and the district Medical Director and serves as the Chairman of the QA/QI Committee;

Oversees recruitment, hiring, staffing, retention and disciplinary issues related to EMS personnel;

Develops and manages the budget for EMS services for approval by the Board of Fire Commissioners by monitoring expenses, forecasting funds and identifying grant sources;

Prepares and submits grant proposals for EMS related services;

Oversees all equipment repairs on ambulances by coordinating with the Commissioner in charge of vehicles and the district mechanic;

Oversees the ordering of medical supplies and equipment;

May function as the district’s Controlled Substance Agent;

May fill in as an Emergency Medical Technician on any tour not properly covered.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of emergency treatment procedures appropriate for a New York State Certified Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic; thorough knowledge of recent developments in the field of emergency medical treatment; good knowledge of the methods and procedures used in the preparation of budgets; good knowledge of purchasing and bookkeeping methods; ability to plan and supervise the work of subordinate personnel in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; ability to prepare and maintain accurate records and reports; ability to remain calm when eliciting information from persons who may be in a highly emotional state; ability to evaluate the extent of illness or injury; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and four (4) years of full-time experience as an Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic, one (1) year of which must be in a supervisory capacity.

NOTE: Additional education from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis up to two (2) years. There will be no substitution allowed for the one (1) year of experience in a supervisory capacity.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Candidates must maintain a current Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic Certificate throughout employment in this title.

2. Candidates may be required to possess the appropriate New York State driver’s license, and maintain such license throughout employment in this position.

3. Candidates must be free of any speech or hearing defects that would impair functioning in this position.

02/01/13

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive