EMS Program Coordinator - Paramedic- Emergency

Overview

Department: Emergency
Schedule: Full-Time, Day
Hospital: St. Mary of Nazareth
Location: Chicago, IL 60622

Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison between the health system/market/hospital and area Emergency Medical Services (EMS) providers.
• Serve as an advocate of the hospital with private, local, regional, and state EMS agencies.
• Ensure collaboration across all care settings within the facility as it relates to EMS and public safety relations.
• Directly accountable for the care given to patients in the Emergency Department under the direction of the physician.
• Communicate directly with the medical team and physician regarding changes in the patient's clinical condition.
• Respond quickly and accurately to changes in the condition and/or response to treatment.

Qualifications

Education, Experience, Training:

• Current and valid Paramedic license issued by the State.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• ACLS within 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• PALS and/or ENPC required within 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• One year EMS outreach experience preferred; three years EMS clinical experience preferred.

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive compensation with a reasonable estimate of $32.22 to $46.67 (exact starting compensation determined by skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials, and licensure).
• Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options.