EMS Coordinator, Special Operations

About the Role

The primary purpose of the Emergency Medical Services Coordinator (Coordinator) is to provide managerial direction to and assure the efficient operation of the Special Operations division of the EMS system function as theUHEMS oversight liaison to the New Jersey EMS Task Force (NJEMSTF) and various organizations which have public safety/health/healthcare/EMS related missions goals and objectives to plan develop write design implement execute assess and analyze emergency preparedness and public health/safety projects; to open and manage University Hospitals Medical Coordination Center (MCC) during public health emergencies and disasters; to ensure compliance with applicable laws regulations orders and best practices. The Coordinator will perform data analysis prepare budgets and reports assist the Director in long range planning for the department participate in the hiring training mentoring and managing of personnel function as the Administrator on Call for incidents requiring a Coordinator for problem solving or decision making complete all required reports and documentation enforce operational policies and procedures observe and evaluate employee performance consider meet and exceed the expectations of customers and patients of all ages and from all populations which using age and population appropriate equipment and techniques; while actively seeking other assigned duties to support efficient UH operations and represent UH and EMS in a positive and
professional manner.

What Youll Do

• Provides managerial leadership and ensures efficient daily operations of the EMS Special Operations division.
• Serves as the UHEMS liaison to the New Jersey EMS Task Force (NJEMSTF) and other public safety health and healthcare-related organizations.
• Plans develops writes designs implements executes and evaluates emergency preparedness and public health/safety programs and projects.
• Opens and manages University Hospitals Medical Coordination Center (MCC) during public health emergencies and disasters.
• Ensures compliance with all relevant laws regulations directives and industry best practices.
• Conducts data analysis and prepares budgets reports and other required documentation.
• Supports the Director with longrange departmental planning.
• Participates in hiring training mentoring and supervising staff.
• Acts as Administrator on Call for incidents requiring higher-level problem solving or decision-making.
• Enforces operational policies and procedures while maintaining thorough documentation.
• Observes evaluates and supports employee performance.
• Delivers exceptional service to patients and customers of all ages using appropriate equipment and techniques.
• Seeks additional responsibilities to support efficient hospital operations.
• Represents University Hospital and EMS positively and professionally in all interactions.

What Youll Bring

• Required Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in Administration Business Emergency Management EMS Public Health or a related field.
  • Candidates without the degree may substitute additional relevant experience on a yearforyear basis.
  • Four (4) years of experience in a healthcare or emergency managementrelated field.
  • At least two (2) years of experience in developing implementing and/or evaluating health programs within a public or private agency including emergency planning at institutional local regional state or federal levels.
  • Knowledge of:
    • Joint Commission requirements
    • Federal and state emergency operations plan/program requirements
    • Standards within the emergency management community
  • Minimum two (2) years of driving experience with a satisfactory driving record.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong computer proficiency.
  • Ability to present complex technical concepts to diverse audiences (laypersons technical staff clinicians senior management).
  • Strong human relations and leadership skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

  Preferred Qualifications

  • Completion of FEMA EMI Professional Development Series and/or CEM certification.
  • Experience in emergency planning emergency operations communications information technology and command/control.
  • Current EMT or Paramedic certification.
  • Ability to pass:
    • Medical evaluation
    • Respirator fit test
    • Ability to wear an N95 respirator per PEOSHA standards
  • Spanish language proficiency.

  Required Credentials

  • Valid NJ drivers license compliant with DOT/MVC regulations for assigned vehicles.
  • Must be an authorized driver approved by the EMS Operations Coordinator.
  • ICS Level 400 or equivalent.
  • NIMS Awareness (FEMA IS700).
  • National Response Plan Introduction (FEMA IS800) or equivalent.
  • Hazardous Materials Operations level certification.
  • WMD or CBRNE Operations level certification.

  What We Offer

  • Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage
  • Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Pension Plan
  • Pet Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Professional Development

  Compensation(NJ Job Transparency Law)

  The expected salary range for this position is $91827 - $114782- $137741 per year in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Law; final compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

  
  About Us

  University Hospital is one of the nations leading academic medical centers. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients regardless of their financial situation.

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  We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you want to grow your career in healthcare while serving a vibrant community wed love to meet you