Paramedic Director

Job Description

Qualifications

Master's degree (preferred) bachelor's degree required.

Medical/Health training and minimum of 5 years' experience.

Knowledgeable in instruction, testing, and evaluation.

Field experience in out-of-hospital emergency care (preferred).

Current AHA ACLS/PALS instructor (or ability to obtain).

Current Utah Paramedic certification or training equivalent to Paramedic.

Preferred current National Registry Paramedic certification (or ability to obtain).

Preferred certified Utah State EMS instructor (or ability to obtain).

Preferred certified Utah State EMS course coordinator (or ability to obtain).

Knowledge of conflict resolution.

Knowledge of basic fiscal accounting principles, including: budgeting and statistical procedures.

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Ability to plan, organize, direct and supervise the work of subordinates.

Job Summary

The Paramedic director will be responsible for the initial startup and successful continuation of the program, including all matters related to developing, implementing, and maintaining required curriculum according to state and national standards. Primary focus will be to ensure all students are provided a quality educational experience leading to outcomes that meet or exceed accreditation standards. The director will have direct oversight and responsibility for the administration of all didactic, clinical, and field internship phases of the program as well as working cooperatively with the medical director.

Responsibilities will also include ensuring compliance with the State of Utah Bureau of EMS and the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the EMS Professions (CoAEMSP). The director will report directly to the Emergency Medical Technician department head.

Program director may also function as course coordinator and instructional faculty.

Essential Duties: This position requires extensive hands-on interaction with faculty, staff, and students. As a result, this position requires physical presence to complete the essential duties found below.

GENERAL:

Reviewing that program objectives are being met in coordination with the department head and program medical director.

Monitoring all phases of the program and assure that they are appropriate and successful.

Overseeing and direct day-to-day operations of the program.

Maintaining contracts and appropriate communications with hospitals, fire, and EMS agencies involved in clinical/field experiences.

Making recommendations regarding equipment needs.

Overseeing the application process and participate in hiring/evaluations of instructional staff.

Developing a program advisory committee and conduct meetings according to accreditation standards.

Managing student eligibility with regard to fingerprinting, federal background screenings and drug testing.

Modeling professionalism within the classroom and the community.

Scheduling of didactic, clinical and field pass-offs.

Overseeing in the monitoring of student progress, assessing needs and aiding students in making a plan for successfully completing the program.

Conducting disciplinary actions as needed.

Monitoring financial concerns and department budget.

Recruiting and marketing program in order to maintain high enrollment in cohorts.

CURRICULUM:

Plans, organizes, implements, and monitors all course curricula in conjunction with the faculty and program medical director.

Encourages varied methods of teaching and learning, appropriate to the abilities and aspirations of the students and which enable them to take maximum responsibility for their own learning.

PERSONNEL:

Identifies develops and evaluates clinical assignments and placements regularly with the faculty and medical director(s).

Maintains adequate and effective faculty by:

Recruiting, interviewing and recommending the hiring of new faculty.

Creating teaching assignments appropriate to areas of faculty expertise.

Orienting and mentoring new faculty.

Helping faculty develop and use course materials.

Providing help and recommending in-service training programs or seminars to assist faculty in professional development.

Investigating and adopting strategies that improve teaching by reviewing available teaching resources and recommending acquisition of appropriate material.

Evaluating regularly performance of faculty utilizing employee evaluation policies and procedures.

Counseling with faculty on problems relating to students, peers, and the program.

Asking for faculty input in the management of the program and its needs.

COMMUNICATION:

Plans, organizes, and schedules program activities/coursework to meet the needs of enrolled students including schedules of classes and clinical experiences and proposing changes to the catalog to ensure the program is accurately represented.

Prepares agendas for and conducts regular departmental meetings.

Works cooperatively with local members of industry for program development.

Ensures maintenance of up-to-date contracts with clinical sites.

Coordinates with faculty and Student Services staff to resolve issues affecting student training.

STUDENT ASSESSMENT, REPORTING, AND SUPPORT:

Maintains scheduled office hours and availability to students.

Ensures student and faculty files are prepared and maintained accurately and confidentially.

Ensures progress and attendance reports are compiled monthly on all students.

Assists faculty with reports, records, and inventories.

Ensures program evaluation tools and methods are implemented, analyzed, and results are utilized in decision making to change and improve the program.

Facilitates the graduation process for the program.

PROFESSIONALISM AND LEADERSHIP:

Strictly follows policies and procedures.

Completes administrative tasks accurately and on time.

Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.

Works well in group problem solving situations.

Communicates changes and progress with enthusiasm.

Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects.

Able to deal with change, delays, or unexpected events.

Takes responsibility for own actions.

Maintains confidentiality.

Welcomes feedback.

Puts success of the team above own interests.

Promotes the development of professional attitudes, knowledge, and behaviors among faculty and students through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed.

Provides leadership and assistance in recruiting students into the department.

Assists in resolving differences among faculty and students.

Makes decisions that are essential, at the departmental level, to ensure integrity of the program, smooth operation within the department, and that provide essential support of higher administration.

Ensures program policies and procedures are in-line with the mission of the college and the Utah System of Technical Colleges (USHE).

Participates in faculty senate meetings and departmental meetings.

Cooperates with the recommendations of administration and boards.

FINANCE AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT:

Proposes budget needs to the department head.

Proposed budgets take into account faculty input and program resource needs.

Cooperates in all research projects connected with the program.

Assists faculty with reports, records, and inventories.

Completes special projects as assigned.

Ensure EMS laboratory and classrooms have up-to-date technology and equipment.

Other duties as assigned by the department head.

Physical:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform physical requirements

Lifting

Mobility/Motor Skills

Sensory

Environment

Employment Category

Up to 20#

Sit, stand, walk, grasp, pull, push, manual dexterity

Visual/Auditory acuity

Office/Classroom

Student Services & Support

Administrative & Support

Business /Computers

Interdisciplinary

Up to 50#

Sit, stand, walk, grasp, pull, push, squat, bend, twist, climb, manual dexterity, fine and gross motor skills

Visual/Auditory acuity, sense of smell & touch

Office; classroom; lab; industry simulation; industry

Health/Dental

Design & Development

Information Systems

Manufacturing

Custodial

Personal Care

Veterinary Technology

Up to 100#

Sit, stand, walk, grasp, pull, push, squat, bend, twist, climb, manual dexterity, fine and gross motor skills

Visual/Auditory acuity; sense of smell & taste as applicable

Office; classroom; lab; industry simulation; industry;

temperature, climate, and conditions vary

Food Services

Construction/Transportation

Security

Over 100#

Sit, stand, walk, run, grasp, pull, push, squat, bend, twist, crawl, climb, balance on varied surfaces, manual dexterity, fine and gross motor skills

Visual/Auditory acuity, sense of smell & touch

Office; classroom; lab; industry simulation; industry;

temperature, climate, and condition extremes

Public Services

Maintenance

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