EMS Outreach Coordinator - Cooper University Hospital

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Short Description

The EMS Outreach Coordinator will be responsible for the development/implementation/advancement and evaluation of a comprehensive, regionalized EMS  outreach program in the        Southern New Jersey Region.

Responsibilities will include educational, marketing and public relation activities relative to Pre-hospital care providers.

It shall be within the scope of the EMS Outreach position to represent Cooper University Hospital in local, regional, state and national EMS Organizations as directed

Responsible as a representative of the Regional Trauma Center for Southern New Jersey and Cooper University Hospital to be available, and offer consultation regarding EMS pre-hospital education/outreach programs

The EMS Outreach Coordinator acts as a liaison between Cooper University Hospital and local EMS services. The EMS Outreach Coordinator is responsible for developing and maintaining a strong, positive relationship between the hospital and area EMS providers. This position focuses on EMS relationships, education, performance Improvement, regulatory issues and business building opportunities through collaboration with local prehospital stakeholders.

Education/ Training program development and implementation: Create custom education and training programs to meet the specific needs of prehospital providers and/or agencies

Participate in multidisciplinary PI programs representing prehospital care

The EMS Outreach Coordinator will work collaboratively with internal Cooper departments to enhance educational oppurtunities and to disseminate policies and/or protocols specific to that department to prehospital providers.

Experience Required

Successful completion of 3 month probation period, minimum of 1 year paramedic experience, minimum of 5 years pre-hospital experience.

Public speaking experience essential.

Education Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent required.

License/Certification Requirements

Current EMT-Paramedic certification ; NREMT-P preferred; NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification preferred.

Current ACLS, certification Current PALS, or PEPP or EPC certification; Instructor status preferred

Current PHTLS certification; instructor status preferred

Obtain PHTLS, instructor certifications within a year of hire.

Current state issued driver’s license

All candidates must be at least 21 years of age by start date to comply with vehicle insurance requirements.

Criteria for Employee Base Fleet Driver Eligibility:

Special Requirements

full time, 40 hours a week