RWJ Barnabas New Brunswick , NJ 08903
Posted 2 weeks ago
Job Overview:
In conjunction with the MH Director of Quality and Clinical Manager ensures that ALS, BLS, Dispatch and AED QA/QI activities are in compliance with State regulations and established departmental policy.
Qualifications:
Required:
Associate s Degree or equivalent experience required
Must be 18 years of age
Current Driver s License and must satisfy the current vehicle insurance company s requirements
Must possess a current NJ MICP certification
Must possess an American Heart Association BLS-Healthcare Provider (CPR) certification
Must possess an American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
Must possess an American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required
Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support or International Trauma Life Support certification
Must possess ICS 100, 200, 300, and NIMS 700, 800
Preferred:
Bachelor s Degree
NEMSMA Supervising Paramedic Officer (SPO)
National Registry Paramedic
American Heart Association BLS-Healthcare Provider (CPR) certification instructor qualification
American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) instructor certification
American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) instructor certification
Must have completed Hazardous Materials Awareness training, HAZMAT Operations within 6 months
Must have completed Weapons of Mass Destruction or CBRNE Awareness training, CBRNE Operations within 6 months
Specialty credentials in all clinical specialties covered by the department, such as Tactical Medicine and Dive Medicine
Certifications and Licenses Required:
Must possess a current NJ MICP certification
Must possess an American Heart Association BLS-Healthcare Provider (CPR) certification
Must possess an American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
Must possess an American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required
Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support or International Trauma Life Support certification
Must possess ICS 100, 200, 300, and NIMS 700, 800
Scheduling Requirements:
Essential Functions:
Conducts self in a professional, dignified, and compassionate manner at all times
Capable of communicating clearly, effectively, professionally, and in the English language via written and verbal means
Responsible for enforcing all hospital and departmental policies, as well as all external regulatory policies set forth by local and other government agencies
Responsible for maintenance of required certifications in accordance with MH policies and all applicable State and Federal statutes and regulations
Responsible for baseline and continuing knowledge of MH policies and procedures and all applicable State and Federal statutes and regulations concerning emergency medical services, basic life support ambulance service, mobile intensive care, EMT certification, MICP certification, etc.
Takes appropriate measures to work within established budgets
Assists in developing and maintaining all of the operational systems of the MH Department
In conjunction with the MH Director of Quality and Clinical Manager ensures that ALS, BLS, Dispatch and AED QA/QI activities are in compliance with State regulations and established departmental policy. This includes but is not limited to review of at least 10% of all calls.
Assists Clinical Manager in compiling and analyzing ALS & BLS QA to ensure regulatory compliance and loop closure.
Monitor key indicators for assigned region to compare the department to national clinical benchmarks i.e. cardiac arrest survival rates, intubation success rates, etc.
Oversees clinical remediation as identified through PI in accordance with established department policy.
Refers operational remediation / corrective action issues to the respective regional EMS manager.
Investigate and report on any possible sentinel events or clinical complaints.
Perform semiannually MICP/MICN recertification in accordance with NJAC 8:41 and departmental policy.
Perform the audit of EMT recertification CEUs.
Process annual NREMT-Paramedic / Basic recertification in accordance with NREMT policies.
Assist in coordinating and instructing annual ALS & BLS competencies as required in NJAC 8:40 & 8:41.
Assist with policy development for the department.
Attends the monthly Clinical Leadership Board meetings and presents relative reports as scheduled.
Attend and present at monthly Regional EMS Supervisors / operations meetings as needed.
May be assigned to present topics during monthly management meetings, in-services, and other occasions so they are responsible for understanding, developing and preparing for such presentations
Maintains membership and attends meetings as scheduled with the through the various ad hoc committees organized by RWJBH, system hospitals, and NJOEMS.
Provides ALS unit coverage on an emergent basis, ie MVA, decon, sick/injured employee.
Provides unit coverage on an as needed basis.
Respond to major incidents as outlined in department policy.
Provides orientation and on-site supervision for the RWJBH / NBI EMS Fellowship / Emergency Medicine Residency EMS rotation.
Provides statistics as requested for EMS calls.
Assist the Clinical Manager as needed to manage the department s ePCR system, EKG transmission system, and hospital data interfaces.
Any other activities as assigned by MH leadership.
Represents the Hospital and MH by exhibiting the highest level of professionalism when interacting with EMS, Police Department, and Fire Department personnel, including hospital staff and administration. Must communicate effectively in person and via radio with all associated agencies and the general public
Recommends and initiates letters of commendation, performs employee evaluations, and issues counseling notices
Inspect and enforce cleanliness of vehicles at all times
Inspect and enforce cleanliness of the stations at all times
May be assigned a special duty in which case additional office time will be scheduled as needed
Does not support or allow rumors to prosper among MH personnel (Sensitive discussions between Supervisors, Tour Chiefs and EMS Administration should be done in private)
Does not allow conversations or materials of sexual or other inappropriate nature or intent to prosper among MH personnel
In addition, the Coordinator must meet all of the requirements of the Paramedic job description except where waived by the appropriate authority
Execute staff performance evaluations annually or as directed
Participate in the orientation of new EMTs, paramedics, and RNs
Ensure the security of the stations at all times
Interacts professionally with partners, patients, management, colleagues from other EMS agencies, public safety personnel and other healthcare providers and members of the public
Performs other duties as required or requested by EMS management, necessary to the function of the organizatio
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Benefits and Perks:
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
Medical/Dental/Vision plans
403(b)
PTO
Short & Long Term Disability
Basic Life & Accidental Death Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Discounts Through our Partners
NJ Devils
NJ Performing Arts Center
Verizon
And many more!
Additional Information:
Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!
RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered,high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.
RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.
Equal Opportunity Employer
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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