Emergency Cardiac Care Coordinator

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The Emergency Cardiac Care Coordinator works in collaboration with EMS, Medical Staff, Emergency Department, and Nursing staff to plan, direct, and evaluate the emergent cardiac care provided to patients and their families.  Patient populations within the scope of this role include STEMI, Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest/Hypothermia, Pulmonary Embolism, Aortic Dissection and Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm. The Emergency Cardiac Care Coordinator is expected to collaborate with other hospitals in the region, as it pertains to updates to the Universal STEMI protocol. This role possesses expert clinical knowledge, which he/she applies to systematically and continuously collect and analyze data in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to provide optimal evidence based care for the emergent cardiac patient.

REQUIRED

1. Associates Degree in Paramedicine or Nursing
2. Five (5) years of experience in EMS, emergency medicine, critical care, cardiology or related field

PREFERRED

1. Registered Nurse (with a valid Georgia Nursing License), current certification as a Registered Invasive Cardiovascular Specialist or Paramedic (with a valid Georgia Paramedic License)
2. Demonstrated ability to set priorities, coordinate diversified and multiple activities, and make appropriate clinical and managerial decisions.
3. Possess advanced problem solving and team building skills.
4. Possess excellent communication and customer service skills.