EMS Educator ​/ Clinical Coordinator

Job Type: Administrative/Professional Staff

Supervisor's

Title:

Dean of Health Programs

Location:

Urban Campus, Davenport (11)

$51,000.00 - $66,000.00/Year

Eastern Iowa Community College is searching for a passionate and dedicated EMS Educator / Clinical Coordinator to join our EMS Department. This pivotal role involves coordinating all aspects of clinical education, directly instructing students, and contributing to the overall success of our future EMS providers. If you are a compassionate EMS professional with a commitment to student success and strong leadership skills, we encourage you to apply!

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Must possess and maintain a current certification to practice as a Paramedic in the state of Iowa. National Registry certification is highly recommended.
• Must possess an IOWA EMS Instructor credential or be eligible to obtain such.
• Must be credentialed, or be able to obtain such, to instruct multiple AHA courses, such as BLS, ACLS and PALS which may be required for certification.
• Experience:
  
  Significant experience in EMS, with a focus on paramedicine. Teaching experience in a community college setting is highly desirable.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Collaboration:
  
  Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute to the overall success of the EMS program.
• Team Player:
  Willingness to assist the Program Manager in various administrative tasks associated with program operations.
• Travel:
  Within EICC District will be Required.
• Background Check:
  Must compete and successfully pass background screening.

• Significant field experience, three to five years minimum.
• Teaching and Instructional experience.
• Civic or community involvement desirable.

• This job operates in a professional office environment.
• This role routinely involves standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• This would require the ability to lift 50 lbs., textbooks, and student work, open filing cabinets, and bend or stand, as necessary.
• Prolonged periods walking, standing, and/or sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Requires the ability to sit or stand in a classroom during extended instructional periods.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver comprehensive EMS courses, including lead instructors for career academies, as well as facilitate lab and simulation sessions at the community college and continuing education level.
• Clinical Placement and Management:
  Coordinate and manage all clinical placements for EMS students, ensuring diverse and valuable learning experiences across various healthcare settings. This includes developing and rigorously adhering to clinical policies, as well as managing relationships with multiple clinical sites.
• Direct Instruction and Simulation:
  Provide direct classroom, Lab and simulation instruction, guiding student learning experiences and ensuring the effective application of theoretical EMS knowledge to real-world patient care.
• Possess credentials to instruct multiple AHA courses, including BLS, ACLS and PALS, as well as other offerings required for certification.
• Work collaboratively with the Program Director and instructors to align clinical experiences with classroom and lab content and course outcomes, creating a cohesive and comprehensive learning journey for students.
• Assessment and Evaluation:
  Design and implement assessments to measure student understanding and skill proficiency. Evaluate student performance in clinical and Field settings via preceptor feedback, offering constructive feedback and support to foster their professional growth and development.
• Manage essential administrative tasks related to EMS education, including adhering to program guidelines related to accreditation. Work closely with the Program Manager to assist in the coordination and execution of EMS programs as well as Continuing Education and outreach.
• Serve as a role model for professional conduct, demonstrating high standards of ethics, communication, and patient care in all interactions. Maintain a current understanding of EMS best practices and integrate them into all instruction and coordination efforts.
• Actively participate in curriculum development, contributing insights from clinical practice to enhance program relevance and effectiveness.
• Embrace and uphold the mission and values of the community college in all instructional and program-related activities.
• Foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment that aligns with the community college's commitment to student success and community engagement.
• Stay abreast of advancements in emergency medical services, AHA guidelines and instructional methodologies. Attend relevant workshops, conferences, and training programs to enhance personal and professional development.
• Offer guidance and support to students, fostering a positive and inclusive…