Instructor​/Coordinator, Program Director; CoAEMSP

Job Details

Job Location:

Saginaw – Saginaw, MI
Salary Range:
Undisclosed

Description:

Reporting Relationship:
Reports to the Director of Education.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

All students present during a particular program for which the instructor serves as lead. All assistants or support personnel assigned/recruited to participate in any program. All faculty of the department as it relates to program compliance and execution. Objective:
The Instructor Coordinator, Program Director (CoAEMSP) is directly responsible for the actions of the personnel who provide and assist in program related activities (i.e. adjunct faculty, subject matter expert, preceptor). Has discretionary authority over personnel to ensure Mobile Medical Response, MDHHS and CoAEMSP Policies and Procedures are adhered to. Administration, organization, and supervision of the program. Continuous quality review and improvement of the program.

Academic oversight, including curriculum planning and development. Orientation/training and supervision of clinical and capstone field internship preceptors.

• Know and support the Mission, Vision, Values, Policy/Procedures and standards of MMR.
• Coordinate and supervise the activities of any personnel and students in any program.
• Ensure that students and personnel are fully informed of company policies, procedures and other information pertinent to the education department.
• Coordinate necessary support and resources as necessary and approved to meet needs of the program.
• Review and act upon, as necessary, incidents, accidents, deviations/exceptions and other reports forwarded from students, preceptors, faculty and the Director of Education as they relate to any program. Advise, consult with and/or refer to the Director of Education issues as appropriate and indicated.
• Ensure that, under CoAEMSP (Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions) standards are maintained to include student didactic, laboratory and clinical progress, behavior modification notations, pre and post course information.
• Complete program coordination steps as outlined by CoAEMSP and MDHHS.
• Administer and document results of evaluations to monitor student progress and identify areas that may need more attention by the instructor and responds appropriately.
• Provide oversight of the clinical and field experience process using clinical coordinators.
• Ensure that program preparation is complete and ongoing as necessary so that programs are run in an efficient manner. Have students’ complete evaluation required by the program and documents steps taken to resolve identified deficiencies.
• Contribute to the marketing process as requested.
• Assist with special program coordination/instruction as needed. (i.e. Specialty courses, continuing education, etc.).
• Travel to and observe/evaluate every current paramedic program at least once per semester.
• Perform other education duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skill, and Competency Requirements:

• State of Michigan licensure as a Paramedic Instructor/Coordinator.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as an “active” Paramedic provider.
• Experience teaching, precepting, or field training, preferably in the EMS field.
• Possess and maintain a valid Michigan driver’s license and maintain an acceptable driving record as defined by MMR’s insurance carrier.
• Attend assigned meetings.
• A minimum of an associate’s degree is required, and must obtain a bachelor’s degree within 12 months, preferred concentration in education.
• BLS Instructor status required. Trauma, ACLS, PALS and other specialty program Instructor status preferred.
• Documented education or experience in instructional methodology.
• Ability to serve as an effective role model for students and subordinates.
• Knowledge of instructional equipment and maintenance.
• Ability to adapt to different styles, ideas, and changes.
• Ability to identify problems before they occur and effectively deal with stressful situations that do occur.
• Ability to operate office equipment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Skilled in typing, data entry, electronic filing, and document retrieval.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, in the English language.
• Must complete initial and annual training as required by MMR, MDHHS, and CoAEMSP.
• Be willing to work from the Saginaw Campus.
• Must be at least 21 years old.

Suitable dexterity to operate standard office equipment. The capability to stand or sit for extended periods of time. Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, and squat.

Most work is done in a typical office setting with daily exposure in all other department areas.

MMR is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer.

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