FLSA Classification
Exempt
Safety Designation
Safety Sensitive
Reports to
Director of
Instruction
Starting Salary
$60,662.00
Contract Length
12 Month
Deadline
May 26,
2024
Job Description
Summary/objective
The program
director/instructor will be responsible for providing program oversight for all
EMS programs at Great Plains Technology Center. The program
coordinator/instructor will be responsible for instructing the paramedic
program and overseeing the paramedic program accreditation process.
Essential functions
- Oversee the administration,
organization, and supervision of all EMS programs.
- Fulfill all the duties of the
program coordinator according to the CAAHEP Standards and guidelines.
- Fulfill all the duties of the
program instructor according to the CAAHEP Standards and Guidelines.
- Ensure continuous quality
review and improvement of all EMS educational programs.
- Conduct long-range planning and
ongoing development of all EMS programs.
- Monitor and maintain the
effectiveness of the EMS programs.
- Coordinate the EMS programs' direction with the Medical Director and oversee the Medical Director’s involvement.
- Establish and maintain clinical
relationships with various clinical sites.
- Formalize, with the clinical
coordinator, an orientation/training program for all new preceptors and
provide supervision of clinical and field internship preceptors along with
the clinical coordinator.
- Ensure the effectiveness and
quality of responsibilities delegated to other qualified individuals.
- Establish a paramedic program
advisory committee and hold two meetings per year.
- Maintain required paperwork and
documentation for paramedic program accreditation.
- Teach basic, advanced, and
paramedic-level classes, as well as all refresher classes.
- Select/hire new part-time EMT
instructors in collaboration with the ACD Director &
Coordinators.
Competencies
Clinical Expertise: Possess advanced knowledge
and experience in emergency medical care, understand the latest protocols,
procedures, and techniques in pre-hospital care, including patient assessment,
treatment, and transportation.
Educational Leadership: Demonstrate strong
leadership skills to guide faculty and students. This includes curriculum
development, instructional design, and ensuring that educational standards are
met or exceeded. Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the program.
Regulatory Compliance: Adhere to various
regulations and accreditation standards. Stay updated on relevant laws,
regulations, and accreditation requirements, such as those set forth by the
CAAHEP and state regulatory agencies.
Administrative Skills: Efficient management of
administrative tasks such as scheduling, resource allocation, and maintaining
records. Must possess strong organizational and administrative skills to ensure
smooth operations and compliance with administrative policies and procedures.
Communication and Collaboration: Effective
communication to interact with students, faculty, healthcare organizations,
regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders. Must be adept at fostering
collaboration, resolving conflicts, and building partnerships within the
healthcare community to enhance the quality of education and clinical
experiences for students.
Supervisory responsibilities
Instructional
assistant(s) as applicable
Work environment
The EMS program coordinator typically works in a
classroom environment, but the mission of the school may require work in other
settings, including outdoors. Travel to
clinical site is required as needed for proper oversight. A standard workweek as assigned by
administration is required, but evening or weekend hours may be required to
accommodate activities.
Physical demands
While performing the
duties of this position, the coordinator is frequently required to
move/position objects, move about their classroom building and/or across
campus. Coordinator may need to be able
to lift/move patients according to industry standards. The coordinator may respond to emergency
situations, student altercations, and communicate with staff, parents, and
students. The coordinator may be required to perform extensive work at a
computer display terminal.
Travel required
Occasional travel within and outside of the Great
Plains Technology Center district may be required for sponsorship of student
activities, professional development, and participation in other Great Plains
Technology Center activities.
Required education and experience
- Bachelor’s degree
- EMT-Paramedic
National Registry and State of Oklahoma certification
- Approved
Level Two EMS instructor in the state of Oklahoma
- Minimum
of two years field experience as a Paramedic in the last five years
- Basic
Life Support Instructor Certification
Preferred education and experience
- Master’s degree in Health related profession
Discrimination Statement
Great Plains
Technology Center does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, national origin, age, sex, disability, marital status or veteran status,
in any of its activities or operations. If you have any questions about equal opportunity please contact; Human
Resources, 580-355-6371, hr@greatplains.edu
.
Other duties
Please note this job
description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of
activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for
this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with
or without notice at the discretion of the Superintendent and/or their
designee.
Employment Benefits Include: 100% paid health insurance; paid sick leave; paid school holidays off; tuition reimbursement; 100% paid contribution to teacher’s retirement.
Great Plains Technology Center is an Equal Opportunity
Employer