Emergency Medical Services Coordinator

Fort Dodge, IA

Educational Services

About the position

The coordinator is responsible for the organization, administration, periodic review, continued development and general effectiveness of the Emergency Medical Services initial credit and non-credit programs. The coordinator will teach day or night non-credit or credit classes. This is a continuous posting; applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews will be conducted as qualified applicants come in until the position is filled and may close early.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, implement and evaluate Emergency Medical Services initial credit and non-credit programs for Iowa Central Community College and the nine area counties.
• Prepare and implement lesson plans using a variety of teaching methods and assessment techniques.
• Exhibit flexibility and openness to changes as a result of the continual evaluation of the EMS training program.
• Evaluate and report student performance and progress in assigned courses to comply with department and college policies.
• Develop course objectives and maintain course outlines and appropriate records.
• Supervise scheduling of students in clinical assignments.
• Coordinate with clinical sites to ensure clinical assignments and objectives of the program are being met.
• Teach up to eight credit hours a semester of EMS or health related class(es) during fall and spring semesters.
• Continually assess Emergency Medical Services credit and non-credit programs to identify opportunities for improvement and growth.
• Effectively organize and teach assigned class work in accordance with established and/or developed syllabi.
• Provide organization, administration, and periodic review of all aspects (didactic, laboratory, clinical, simulation and field) of the program.
• Recruit new students to Iowa Central EMS credit and non-credit programs.
• Serve as an advisor to all Iowa Central Community College students enrolled in EMS credit and non-credit programs.
• Provides leadership to the program to maintain the Paramedic and EMT programs in compliance and good standing with the accrediting agency.
• Collaborate and network with other training programs, Health Education Center EMS coordinator and community organizations to facilitate Emergency Medical Services program.
• Maintain appropriate records and initiate and process all forms necessary to operationally function and meet national, state and local regulations and requirements.
• Attend and participate in department and college committee/teams.
• Set-up meetings with appropriate community entities to discuss training needs.
• Recruit, evaluate, and supervise instructional personnel (adjunct and part-time) to ensure an adequate pool of adjuncts to meet the demands of both credit and non-credit.
• Initiate requisitions for all supplies and materials for EMS programs.
• Submit online student approval for National Registry Written Exams.
• Coordinate local EMT psychomotor skills exams, as indicated.
• Oversight and engagement with EMS continuing education offerings.
• Utilize both credit and non-credit data systems and Learning Management Systems required for the programs.
• Attend state EMS meetings.
• Update and evaluate EMS program exams on an annual basis.
• Support and participate in extracurricular activities of the college.
• Conduct theory instructor meetings.
• Conduct advisory committee meetings.
• Prepare budget and consult with supervisors for EMS credit and non-credit courses/programs.
• Collaborate with EMS program medical director in all aspects (didactic, laboratory, clinical, and field) of the EMS programs.
• Engage in professional development activities and seek information about current developments in the EMS field.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of three years emergency medical experience.
• Must be a certified Paramedic in Iowa or at the National level and have an Associate's degree or be a Registered Nurse.
• Must be certified Emergency Medical Services instructor for the State of Iowa and certified instructor for the American Heart Association in Basic Cardiac Life, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Medical Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support.
• Bachelor's degree is preferred or must be willing to obtain such degree within 3 years of hire.