COORDINATOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
DEFINITION:
Under direction, plans, organizes and coordinates the activities
of organizations involved in the rescue, transportation, and care
of accident or catastrophe victims and others requiring emergency
medical assistance; does other related work as required.
NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes
only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties
listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the
job may not be listed.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Arranges for establishment of emergency medical facilities, staffing of
facilities by emergency trained medical and auxiliary personnel, installation
of first responder communication systems, and acquisition of emergency
vehicles.
Maintains records of facilities and personnel.
Periodically inspects facilities to ensure capability of meeting the
area's emergency needs.
Maintains contact with mobile and stationary units comprising the
emergency service network to coordinate activities of personnel, enlist
services of other protective agencies, or provide alternate directions to
on-scene emergency personnel in the event that planned procedures
are not feasible.
Develops, plans, and participates in training programs for ambulance
and rescue personnel.
Cooperates with schools and community organizations to encourage
public interest in and knowledge of basic and advanced first aid training.
Assists groups in the development and presentation of basic and
advanced first aid training classes.
Maintains records of emergency medical service activities for coordination
with records prepared by cooperating institutions to provide data for
program evaluation.
Prepares reports for review by officials of sponsoring agencies.
Confers with coordinators of emergency programs in other areas
to discuss problems, coordinate activities and cooperate in area or
statewide plans.
Attends meetings as required.
Cooperates with hospitals, nursing homes, schools and other institutions
to create and update emergency medical treatment plans.
Responds to major catastrophes such as fires, floods, or hurricanes and
serves as an advisor to emergency squads at the scene.
Assists the County Emergency Management Coordinator in crisis
relocation planning.
Informs emergency medical squads of any relevant information.
Maintains records and files.
Prepares reports.
Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or
manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office,
or related units.
REQUIRMENTS:
EXPERIENCE:
Two (2) years of experience providing emergency medical care.
CERTIFICATE:
Applicants must possess of a current and valid Emergency Medical
Technician Certificate issued by the New Jersey Department of Health.
LICENSE:
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in
New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee
mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of the principles of emergency medical or first aid treatment.
Knowledge of the methods used in rescuing and transporting accident
or catastrophe victims and others requiring emergency medical assistance.
Knowledge of medical care facilities and medical emergency transport
vehicles.
Knowledge of the mutual aid and mobilization plans of local emergency
medical squads.
Knowledge of medical triage.
Knowledge of the principles of first aid training programs.
Knowledge of first responder communication systems.
Ability to remain calm in crisis situations.
Ability to exercise good judgment under stressful circumstances
Ability to lead others.
Ability to establish necessary records and files.
Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording
and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English
sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language
or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they
can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable
accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it
would cause the employer undue hardship,
such persons may not be eligible.
