Job Category:

Clinical Support

Work Shift/Schedule:

8 Hr Morning - Afternoon

Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

About the Role:

Job Summary

This is a skilled position that will be responsible for administrative and instructional duties.  The EMS Quality Assurance Coordinator is responsible under the direction of the Director of EMS and EMS Medical Director for ensuring the operational quality and continuous clinical improvement of EMS services that are provided by the organization as well as assisting with maintaining educational standards.

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Licensure or other certifications: Licensed Paramedic in the State of Georgia.
• Educational Requirements: Associates Degree. BLS Instructor, PALS  Instructor, ACLS Instructor.
• Minimum Experience: 5-10 years as a practicing paramedic for a 9-1-1 service.
• Other:

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Preferred Licensure or other certifications: NREMT preferred but not required.
• Preferred Educational Requirements: NAEMT PHTLS and AMLS instructor preferred but not required.
• Preferred Experience:
• Other:

Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of compliance standards for documentation
• Knowledge of state requirements for EPCR compliance

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

• QA/QI of division wide oversight to include the individual chart reviews of all high-priority cases.
• Conduct audits of EMS operations to assess compliance with state and national standards and regulations.
• Develop and implement quality improvement initiatives.
• Division wide education coordinator to include liaison responsibilities with STEMi, Stroke, and Trauma care teams to ensure adequate skill and knowledge development.
• Division wide recording and maintaining education certifications and credentialing.

Physical Demands

• Weight Lifted: Up to 20 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time
• Weight Carried: Up to 20 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time
• Vision: Heavy, Constantly 66-100% of time
• Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Occasionally 0-30% of time
• Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65%
• Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally 0-30% of time
• Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65%
• Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding, Driving

Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals.