GENERAL PURPOSE:

Under the general direction and guidance of the Assistant Chief of Training/EMS, position involves administrative work to collaborate with other officials in the performance and direction of activities related to developing, planning, presenting, and coordinating emergency medical services for the City of Gallup. Provides public education and continuing education credits to fire department personnel for EMT re-certification.

• Performs Quality Assurance reviews of EMS documentation and care delivered as set forth by New Medical Department of Health Services guidelines.
• Evaluates EMS data, identifying methods of providing effective emergency medical care, identifying methods to correct complex medical issues and patient care delivery situations and designing quality assurance programs to measure program outcome and effectiveness.
• Conducts research and analysis of current and future EMS issues and trends to ensure quality medical services. Assists in accomplishing established overall organizational goals through program management, provider and system evaluation and quality assurance