EMS Performance Improvement Coordinator

City of Scottsdale

Introduction

The EMS Performance Improvement Coordinator analyzes, plans, designs, implements, and administers the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Performance Improvement program for the Fire Department.  The Fire Department provides EMS including Advanced Life Support, first response care and Mobile Integrated Healthcare.
 
Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the standards of this position may be invited to participate in a selection process to include an interview.  Final selection is contingent upon a background check, which includes:

·        Fingerprinting

·        Criminal Background Screening

Minimum Qualifications

·        Bachelor's Degree in nursing or emergency medical technician-paramedicine from an accredited educational institution is required.

·        Must have three years' experience in the medical profession as a Paramedic, Registered Nurse or Emergency Medicine Practitioner.

·        An equivalent combination of education and job related experience may substitute for the educational requirements on a year-for-year basis.

Licensing, Credentials and Other Requirements:

·        Must possess and maintain an Arizona registered nurse certification or paramedic certification at the time of hire.

·        Must possess an Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) instructor certification, or have the ability to obtain certification within one year of hire.
Must possess a Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Pediatric Education for Pre-hospital Professionals instructor certification, or have the ability to obtain certification within one year of hire.

·        Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.