Rural EMS and Trauma Care Specialist (HSC 4) DOH8913
Description
This home-based (remote) position is open to Washington residents and those residing on the ID/WA and OR/WA borders.
This part-time (.50) Rural Health Transformation Project position is currently funded through October 30, 2030.
The Opportunity
This position supports the mission of the Department of Healthby leading work and providing clinical paramedic level subject matter expertise to certified EMS providers and support for rural trauma system development and improving EMS response to persons experiencing substance use disorders in rural communities as a part of the Rural Health Transformational Plan grant work. The position serves as a designated senior Health Services Specialist and reports to the Executive Director of the Emergency Care Systems Section of the Office of Community Health Systems.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Work to expand access to neurological specialty care in rural emergency care systems.
- Support Rural Trauma Training and Team Development.
- Provide clinical subject matter expertise, technical assistance, and coordination to EMS agencies, medical program directors, and community partners.
- Develop, design, adopt, and deliver specialized opioid response training covering naloxone use, airway management, compassion fatigue, and harm-reduction practices for certified EMS providers in response to the opioid crisis.
Why You’ll Love This Role
You’ll collaborate with a variety of professionals and develop strong partnerships to enhance timely access to neurological care for people experiencing emergencies in rural communities. You’ll implement solutions to expand training and education, strengthening trauma team readiness in rural areas. You’ll also serve as a subject matter expert on continuity of care and opioid response, improving outcomes for individuals experiencing substance use disorders.
Required Qualifications
There are multiple pathways to qualify for this position. You must meet one of the options provided and any additional criteria listed. Experience may have been gained through paid or unpaid activities. Please ensure any relevant experience defined below is outlined in your cover letter, resume, and/or applicant profile.
Option 1:Four (4) or more years in public health, healthcare administration, emergency medical services (EMS), trauma systems, healthcare systems planning;
Option 2: A bachelor’s degree in public health, health care administration, public administration, health systems administration, emergency medical services (EMS), nursing or a closely related field;
Additional Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience
- Must currently hold or have previously held certification as an EMS provider at the paramedic level or equivalent clinical certification (e.g. critical care transport paramedic, flight paramedic) demonstrating advanced EMS clinical knowledge.
- Two years of experience as a certified paramedic or similarly licensed healthcare provider, (e.g., critical care transport paramedic, flight paramedic) including experience supporting EMS delivery, trauma systems, healthcare system coordination, or healthcare system planning.
- Demonstrated experience developing education materials training, or technical guidance for healthcare or EMS and trauma care providers.
- Experience working within regionalized emergency care systems, including EMS agencies, trauma systems, hospitals, or related healthcare partners.
Preferred Qualifications
While these aren’t required, having them can help you stand out as a candidate.
- Using word processing software, such as Microsoft Word, to create, format, and edit tables, columns, and charts; import data, sort table data, and perform calculations in tables; insert and format sections, create headers and footers, and work with pictures and draw objects.
- Using presentation software, such as Microsoft PowerPoint to create, edit, format, and run slideshow presentations, including previewing and printing slides, speaker notes, and handouts.
- Using messaging and calendaring software such as MS Outlook to compose, send, and respond to electronic mail. Utilize e-mail program functions such as calendars and meeting requests.
Employee Benefits
We offer a solid benefits package that supports you and your family’s health, financial security, and work-life balance. You’ll have access to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, and retirement plans that help you plan for tomorrow while you’re living today. Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave help you recharge, and additional programs like dependent care assistance and professional development opportunities add value beyond basic coverage. Join us and enjoy benefits designed to care for you as much as you care about public health. Learn more about DOH benefits and see how we support your life at work and beyond by visiting Work@Health.
Who We Are:
Our EMS team at the Department of Health is cohesive, competent, organized, and consistent. We work from a foundation of respect, integrity, collaboration, and commitment to all people we serve. We are passionate, focused, and motivated to improve access to emergency medical services, the quality-of-care EMS provides, and to remove barriers and help develop our profession to meet the needs of the changing healthcare landscape.
The Office of Community Health Systems (OCHS) helps maintain and strengthen the state’s health systems. Research and analysis guide improvements and identify emerging issues. Funding comes from application fees and state and federal sources.
About the Washington State Department of Health
We’re nearly 2,000 professionals across Washington working together to protect and improve community health. Guided by our values of Equity, Innovation, and Engagement, we address health disparities, respond to emerging challenges, and strengthen systems that support resilience. At DOH, we help reduce barriers, collaborate with diverse communities, and champion equitable health outcomes. We’re passionate people who are driven to make a difference in public health. Explore more about the Department of Health, our programs, and our impact by visiting our website.
Working Conditions:
The following describes the working conditions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Work Setting:
- The official duty station for this position is home-based. If onsite work is requested by the supervisor, the request will be planned and communicated in advance.
Schedule:
- Part-time; 20 hours per week. A flexible work schedule may be considered at the incumbent’s request, subject to supervisory approval.
Travel Requirements:
- Travel is not required to perform the duties of this position; however occasional or infrequent travel may be expected to attend meetings, training, or conferences.
Tools & Equipment:
- Computer, telephone, conference telephone, digital recorder, laptop computer, writing implements, fax machine, copy machine, printer, wheeled cart and state vehicle.
Customer Interactions:
- Daily interaction with health care providers including nurses, physicians, data managers and hospital administration. Daily interaction with fellow team members in the Office of Community Health Systems.
Other:
- This position is covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.
- The DOH campus is a smoke-free, drug-free, alcohol-free, scent-neutral environment.
- This position may be required to conduct and/or participate in public health emergency preparedness and response activities.
APPLICATION DIRECTIONS:
We’re committed to a fair and equitable hiring process. Only materials submitted through the official application will be considered. Emailed resumes or documents won’t be accepted or shared with the hiring manager.
Click “Apply” to complete your application. Attach your resume, cover letter, and DD-214 (if applicable). List at least three professional references, directly in your Applicant Profile or as a separate attachment, including a supervisor, a peer, and someone you’ve supervised or led (if applicable).
DO NOT INCLUDE private details like your SSN or birth year, personal photos, transcripts, certifications, diplomas, projects, portfolios, or letters of recommendation.
Veterans Preference: Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or a signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. Please remove or cover any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers and birth year
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: We regard diversity as the foundation of our strength, recognizing that differing insights and abilities enable us to reflect the unique needs of the communities we serve.
DOH is an equal-opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on race/ethnicity/color, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, marital status, the presence or perception of a disability, veteran’s status, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, or gender identity.
Questions and Accommodations: If you have questions, need assistance with the application process, require an accommodation, or would like to request this posting in an alternative format, please contact Kristina Cox at [email protected] and reference DOH8913.
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Supplemental Information
This recruitment may be used to fill positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment are filled, the candidate pool may be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.
Only applicants who follow the directions and complete the Application Process in full will have their responses reviewed for consideration.
Experience and education selected, listed, or detailed in the Supplemental Questions must be verifiable on the submitted applicant profile.