EMS Coordinator

With energy and purpose, Cooley Dickinson Health Care, a member of the Mass General Brigham system, is advancing health care in western Massachusetts, and has been since 1886. Our network employs more than 2,000 medical professionals and support staff, at our main Hospital campus in Northampton and additional locations in twelve towns throughout the Pioneer Valley. Cooley Dickinson's VNA & Hospice is also a vital part of our network, providing home-based services throughout Hampshire and Franklin counties.<br> <br>Our Emergency Department has been recognized by the American Heart Association for its treatment of patients with chest pain and has been licensed by the MA DPH as a Primary Stroke Center. The department has received the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines&reg; - Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award. We have recently started construction on a $26 million renovation and expansion of the department.<br> <br> <strong>Accolades and Recognition</strong> <br>Our staff has been consistently recognized for the quality of care and commitment to patient safety provided on a daily basis. Some of these awards include:<br> <ul> <li>Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) 5-star rating</li> <li>The American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) Beacon Award for Excellence </li> <li>Human Rights Campaign Foundation LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader designation </li> <li>The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) awarded a Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation (GEDA)</li> <li>Baby-Friendly USA designated Baby-Friendly Hospital </li></ul> <strong>Our Benefits</strong> <br>In addition to competitive pay, all Cooley Dickinson employees who work 20 hours or more per week have access to the following benefits with no waiting period:<br> <ul> <li>a range of health, dental, vision, prescription and life insurance benefits</li> <li>a generous and flexible Earned Time Off program starting at six weeks accrual per year</li> <li>403(b) retirement plan with various investment options</li> <li>opportunities and support for continued education including tuition reimbursement</li></ul> <br>The EMS Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the activity between Cooley Dickinson Hospital and EMS agencies and functions as a liaison between Cooley Dickinson Hospital, EMS agencies, and pre-hospital care providers. <br> <br>This position reports to the Medical Director, Emergency Services and the Nurse Director, Emergency Department and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures.<br> <br> <b>Qualifications</b> <br> <strong> <strong> Preference given to candidates also applying to Stroke Coordinator, Job 3294740 </strong></strong> <br> <ul> <li>Massachusetts EMT-P certificate required; national certification preferred</li> <li>Three (3) to five (5) years current experience as a Massachusetts certified EMT-P with at least six months of administrative and quality assurance experience with EMS required</li> <li>Supervisory experience as a paramedic or EMS Security required</li> <li>Evidence of performance as a professional role model and a leader required </li> <li>Current American Heart Association BLS certification required </li></ul> <br> <br> <b>EEO Statement</b> <br> It is the policy of Cooley Dickinson Health Care to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Cooley Dickinson Health Care will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. <br> <br>Cooley Dickinson Health Care embraces diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, and encourages people of color, veterans, people with disabilities, LGBTQ candidates, and people from other underrepresented groups to apply.<img src=" ;