Emergency Medical Services Specialist (#RH0223)
$36.57-$44.46 Hourly / $6,339.36-$7,705.54 Monthly / $76,072.40-$92,466.48 Yearly

Under general supervision, plans, coordinates, and implements Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program policies, procedures and requirements as required by County and state regulations; and does related or other work as required in accordance with Rule 3, Section 3 of the Civil Service Rules.

An incumbent in this single class is responsible for developing and implementing Emergency Medical Services programs related to system planning, pre-hospital care, and the certification, accreditation, and training of emergency medical services providers; and assists with other programs as directed. Direction is received from the Emergency Medical Services Administrator.

• Researches, prepares and updates the County emergency medical services plans; assists in the implementation and monitoring of emergency medical service quality assurance and improvement programs; makes recommendations for improvement of services.
• Monitors and approves training programs for emergency medical service personnel; conducts accreditation, certification and authorization testing for pre-hospital personnel; develops and administers written and skills tests; reviews performance of instructors; makes recommendations regarding improvement of curriculum and training process; recruits instructors.
• Researches and analyzes laws, policies and other regulatory requirements and/or changes; participates in the development and implementation of policies, procedures and treatment guidelines; maintains EMS policy and procedure manual.
• Gathers, analyzes, and prepares a variety of statistical and analytical data for evaluation of the EMS system; prepares statistical and other reports and general correspondence; maintains data and records.
• Provides assistance and resources to EMS system participants during disasters and multi-casualty incidents; acts as liaison with providers and agencies as assigned.
• Assists the Emergency Medical Services Administrator and other staff with drafting of contracts, writing grant proposals, implementing and monitoring of grant projects, and other program projects, as assigned.
• Attends meetings and provides staff assistance to advisory committees; may disseminate information to the public; may speak before groups.

Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major in public administration, business administration, health care administration, or a closely related field.

Emergency medical service systems; current emergency medical treatment methods, standards, equipment, and supplies; educational theories and principles; principles and practices of training and test administration; principles of planning, developing and organizing; laws and regulations governing emergency medical services; methods of research and statistical gathering and analysis; methods, techniques, and programs used in providing emergency medial services; and basic computer operations, including pertinent software.

Develop and monitor training programs; develop and administer examinations; assess and analyze emergency medical services; interpret complex laws and regulations; utilize computers and office automation equipment; prepare narrative and statistical reports and correspondence; communicate effectively, orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of agencies, organizations, and individuals.

Mobility-Frequent computer operation; sitting for long periods, walking, and driving; occasional standing for long periods of time, climbing stairs, crawling, pushing/pulling, and bending or squatting; Frequency of Lifting-Frequent lifting up to 30 pounds; Visual Requirements-Constant overall vision, depth and color perception, ability to read and do close-up work, and frequent hand/eye coordination, field of vision and peripheral vision; Dexterity-Constant holding, reaching, and grasping; frequent repetitive motion and writing; Hearing/Talking-Constant hearing normal speech; frequent hearing on the telephone/radio, hearing faint sounds, talking in person, and talking on the telephone/radio; Emotional/Psychological-Occasional exposure to emergency situations, trauma, grief or death; exposure to hazardous materials, working alone and travel, working from heights; frequent public contact, and decision-making and problem solving; Special Requirements-May occasionally work weekends/nights; Environmental Conditions-Occasionally exposed to noise, dirt, dust, smoke, fumes and poor ventilation, indoor heat and cold; frequently exposed to various weather conditions.