EMS Coordinator

Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit. This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day. Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities.

Responsible for planning, organizing, and evaluating pre-hospital care activities for the westside market. Serves as a liaison between pre-hospital care providers, EMS students and the emergency department staff. Represents the westside emergency departments on internal and external committees involving pre-hospital care. Promotes quality pre-hospital and emergency care by being a role model and resource person to pre-hospital and emergency department staff. Coordinates instructional/educational activity for the EMS community. Keeps abreast of EMS protocols, policies, and laws.

• Maintains open communication with EMS agencies serving as the conduit between the ED and the EMS agencies.
• Provides EMS education including scheduling of paramedic students.
• Represents the west market at regional EMS Coordinator meetings and Hamilton County EMS meetings.
• Routinely rounds on EMS agencies within the market.
• Plans and executes activities for EMS week/keeps EMS room supplied.
• Solicits and responds promptly to EMS follow ups.
• Maintains and expands current knowledge base related to EMS.
• Responsible for follow up on EMS blood born exposures.
• Works closely with the ED staff to resolve issues between the ED and EMS.
• Markets Mercy West, Western Hills, and Harrison to EMS.

Required Minimum Education: Vocational/ Technical Degree

Preferred Education: 2 year associate degree

Required: National Paramedic Certification; ACLS; PALS; BLS

Preferred: Paramedic Instructor, ACLS Instructor, PALS Instructor Paramedic Instructor; ACLS Instructor, PALS Instructor

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more

• Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com