Employment Opportunity

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Employment Opportunity

EMS Quality Improvement Coordinator

City of Arlington Fire Department

$3,966 - $4,958 per month, depending on qualifications

Coordinates the Fire Department's Quality Assurance / Quality Improvement

program. The incumbent is responsible for developing and advancing the quality

of practice through the provision of patient care, consultation, collaboration,

education and research. Requires six years experience as a certified or

licensed EMT- Paramedic, with at least two years experience in EMS program

management; EMS System resource or dispatch management; Texas Department of

State Health Services (TDSHS) Instructor certification; bachelor's degree in

nursing, allied or public health, or related field plus two years EMS experience

preferred. Computer skills and record management data analysis experience

strongly preferred. Any equivalent combination of education and experience will

be considered.

This civilian position is part of a dynamic team of professionals that manages

the Arlington Emergency Medical System (AEMS). This position requires the

personal skills to be an effective leader and the ability to inspire individuals

by communicating needed changes, motivating individuals to become active

participating members of a team and encouraging self development through a

leadership example approach.

Must be able to objectively analyze data and strive to impart only the facts

during the Continuous Quality Improvement process. This system is a high

performance partnership with the City of Arlington's accredited 911

communications center, fire-based advanced life support first responders, a

private ambulance contractor, and local hospitals. Research work with accredited

chest pain, stroke, pediatric and trauma centers to coordinate efforts between

EMS and receiving facilities. Development of specialized projects with the

Medical Director such as cardiac arrest survival rates, evaluation of airway

techniques, research projects or presentations.

This position is not a field position, but is responsible for the behind the

scenes research, development and analysis of operational components of the EMS

system and report these findings to managers and executives in order to effect

change within the system.

To apply for this position, please log onto www.arlingtontx.gov and click on the

" Career Opportunities " link. EOE. Reasonable accommodations available upon

request.

Position closes June 20, 2010.