MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
A) Possession of a current license as a Registered Nurse in Guam (Pursuant to 10 GCA § 84122); Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university with four (4) years of experience in Emergency Medicine; or
B) Possession of a current license as a Registered Nurse in Guam (Pursuant to 10 GCA § 84122); Associate’s degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university with six (6) years of experience in Emergency Medicine; or
C) Completion of training and certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Intermediate or EMT-Paramedic level with seven (7) years field work experience as a Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician.
NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Possession of a current certificate in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA);
- Possession of a current certificate in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA);
- Possession of a current certificate in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the American Heart Association (AHA).
NATURE OF WORK: This is professional work involving development, coordination, and implementation of programs vital to the medical oversight of Emergency Medical Services at Guam Memorial Hospital Authority.
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Any one position may not include all the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all the duties which may me be performed). Develop and maintain a Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) program for Guam's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system. Aide in ensuring compliance of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system with Guam EMS law and Department of Public Health and Social Services rules. Aide physician medical director in developing and conducting EMT educational programs. Review/audit patient care forms with special attention to cases involving cardiac arrest end tracheal intubations, patient refusals, DOA, unusual cases, cases requiring medical control calls. Observe and critique Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) performance in the field (ambulance ride-along) compliant to Guam Emergency Medical Services (EMS) protocol. Monitor EMS radio traffic. Review 911 tapes and dispatch performance training/Quality Improvement (QI). Track performance of all GovGuam EMTs with regular individual performance evaluations and procedure and case tracking, field observations, QI, etc. acceptable level develop data collection from Public Health and Social Services. Collaborate with Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS), Office of Emergency Medical Services on projects such as EMS data collection, trauma registry, EMS for Children, etc. Maintain skills via hands-on procedure performance in hospital and pre-hospital settings as well as by attending continuing education sessions. Create and conduct EMS educational programs in accordance with Guam EMS Rules and Regulations. Act as a liaison between GMHA, GFD, DPHSS and all other agencies involved in EMS. Assist in development and implementation of training for GMH Emergency Department EMS base station radio operations. Assist in development of data collection systems related to Emergency Medical Services. Collaborate with DPHSS and other government agencies in obtaining and implementing federal grant programs related to EMS. Performs related duties as assigned by supervisor.
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS:
- Knowledge of the concepts and practice of emergency medical services.
- Knowledge of the principles and practice of public administration. Ability to develop and coordinate quality improvement programs.
- Ability to collect and synthesize complex data regarding EMS operations.
- Ability to establish close working relationships with other governmental agencies.
- Ability to create and present in-depth educational sessions to a professional audience.
- Ability to evaluate operational effectiveness and make recommendations for improvements.
- Ability to work effectively with employees and the public. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
- Ability to maintain detailed records and prepare reports.
Work Location: In person
