EMS Quality Assurance Coordinator
Description
Description
Who We Are
Orlando, The City Beautiful
For most of Orlando's history we've been the place everyone wants to visit. Today, we're also the place where everyone wants to live and do business. List after list has Orlando as one of the fastest growing cities in America. We're transitioning from our role as the young upstart to a more mature, global city.
This didn't happen by accident. Together as a community, we developed a shared vision for our city focused on creating partnerships and we've transformed Orlando from a place that was packed with potential into a city on the rise.
Our vision ensures we are an inclusive, compassionate community that is generating jobs, becoming the most sustainable city in the nation, keeping our community safe, making it easier to get around, and increasing the quality of life. Together, we can continue realizing all our city's potential.
Come be part of our community with the City of Orlando.
NATURE OF WORK:
Performs responsible professional work ensuring the quality management process for the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) System within the Orlando Fire Department. Work includes the case reviews, broad Emergency Medical Services (EMS) transport billing and report writing capabilities, statistical analysis, and direct observation of personnel while performing their duties within a classroom setting. In addition to the quality management responsibilities, this position will assist the Training Officer with the Continuing Education Program of Orlando Fire EMS Division. Duties are performed under the general direction of the Emergency Medical Services Assistant Chief and with support with the medical director's office and OFD EMS Training Officers through conferences and reports and the overall effectiveness of the quality management program.
Minimum Requirements
Associates Degree in Emergency Medical Services or Nursing, plus (4) four years of clinical experience, at least two of which must have been in an emergency/field setting (hospital emergency room, hospital critical care unit, fire/rescue department, ambulance company, or medevac service) required; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Must possess and maintain State of Florida or National Registry as a Paramedic, or obtain within six months of hire if already a Registered Nurse (RN) or similar capable medical professional (e.g., physician assistant). A valid Florida Driver's License is required.
Must possess and maintain the following certifications to instruct, or obtain within nine months of hire : American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (AHA ACLS) instructor, AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) instructor, AHA Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and AHA Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS) instructor, or International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) Instructor.
VALID DRIVER LICENSE FROM ANY STATE MUST BE PRESENTED AT TIME OF INTERVIEW. VALID FLORIDA DRIVER LICENSE MUST BE PRESENTED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.
Supplemental Information
City of Orlando Benefits
Closing Date/Time: 5/26/2023 5:00 PM Eastern