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Position Summary

The EMT COORDINATOR provides leadership and operational oversight for the emergency medical technicians and fleet within the Pediatric and Neonatal Transport teams. This position is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the department’s fleet including all required maintenance, service recalls, troubleshooting, etc., and is accountable for overseeing the activities of the emergency medical technicians within the Pediatric and Neonatal Transport teams. This position is intended to be used at APH and WPH.

The Pediatric Critical Care Transport Team transports and provides comprehensive care to an age population of birth to 18 years. Care is provided to patients with the need for maintenance of an adequate airway, cardiovascular integrity, adequate fluid and electrolyte balance, and hemodynamic stability. The Pediatric Critical Care Transport Team is based at the Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. Medical coverage for the Pediatric Critical Care Transport Team is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Requests for transport from referring physicians will be directed to the PICU Intensivist/Fellow on call for the Pediatric Critical Care patients. For the acute care patients, requests will be directed to the Admitting physician. The team will be activated by the transfer center as soon as an accepting physician is identified.

Essential Functions
• Completes shift assignments based on unit demands.
• Obtains replacement driver coverage in the event of a call out while attempting to minimize overtime costs.
• Assists the operations manager in selecting, purchasing, and designing vehicles based on company needs and budget.
• Collaborates with fleet to maintain routine maintenance and repairs.
• Manages and adjusts priorities with transport vehicles, which may include consultation with vendors, fleet management, or outside
agencies to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Assists in troubleshooting vehicles issues.
• In the event of a vehicle breakdown, contacts appropriate agencies to complete transport, arranges for vehicles to be serviced or
towed, and notifies proper staff of outcomes.
• Monitors fuel usage and implement strategies to reduce costs.
• Assists with and provides input into hiring qualified EMT team members for the transport team.
• Oversees training and ongoing education for all driver orientation, including scheduling, training, monitoring, and evaluating drivers
to ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.
• Oversees and provides leadership to the emergency medical technicians.
• Utilizes GPS tracking devices to monitor vehicle location, performance, and driver behavior.
• Ensures that all vehicles meet legal requirements, including registrations, insurance, and inspections.
• Ensures new team members complete and submit an MVR.
• Ensures all vehicles meet requirements established by the Department of Health and 64J.
• Assists the operations manager in finding ways to reduce costs without sacrificing quality.
• Participates as an active member of the department’s safety committee and regularly attends meetings.
• Attends state transport meetings and department transport meetings to ensure compliance with state laws and best practices.
• Serves as a liaison for public relation events and assists in securing team members to attend the events without compromising operations.
• Facilitates a healthy environment that promotes patient and team member safety, high reliability of vehicle performance, and quality
outcomes.
• Assists in implementing safety protocols and training programs to minimize accidents and injuries.
• Oversees and assists in the maintenance of all flight helmets for the department.
• Maintains all equipment stored on the transport vehicles and serves as a liaison for equipment repairs.
• Ensures EMT staff complete all assigned duties and monitors completion of:
o Vehicle Daily Checks
o Vehicle Monthly Checks
o Daily vehicle cleanliness and maintenance

Education / Training

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Successful completion of an Emergency Medical Technician program from an approved/accredited Department of Transportation program.

Licensure/Certification
• Current certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic (PMD) in the State of Florida—renewed every two (2) years.
• Emergency Vehicle Operator’s Certificate (EVOC) certification
• Maintains current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Must possess a valid Florida’s driver’s license with no more than six (6) points, at least 21 years of age, and must be insurable under the Orlando Health’s Insurance carrier’s requirements and standards.

Experience
Five (5) years of ambulance driving and/or fire department driving experience.

Education / Training

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Successful completion of an Emergency Medical Technician program from an approved/accredited Department of Transportation program.

Licensure/Certification
• Current certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic (PMD) in the State of Florida—renewed every two (2) years.
• Emergency Vehicle Operator’s Certificate (EVOC) certification
• Maintains current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Must possess a valid Florida’s driver’s license with no more than six (6) points, at least 21 years of age, and must be insurable under the Orlando Health’s Insurance carrier’s requirements and standards.

Experience
Five (5) years of ambulance driving and/or fire department driving experience.