EMS AHA & Clinical Coordinator (Assistant to The Director (Admin))

Kansas City; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an EMS AHA & Clinical Coordinator to assist in managing educational programs for emergency medical training. This full-time role involves providing essential orientation and training to students, maintaining clinical relationships, and overseeing credentialing processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in emergency medicine, administrative experience, and a passion for teaching. Join a dedicated team committed to enhancing the skills of future emergency responders and making a significant impact in the community. This position offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions will be valued and recognized.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree and 5 years of administrative experience.
• Preference for Level 1 Instructor Certificate and clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides orientation and training to program students.
• Facilitates credentialing and maintains student progress records.
• Plans and teaches Emergency Medicine courses.

Skills

Administrative Experience

Instructional Experience

Emergency Medicine Knowledge

Clinical Evaluation Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School Graduation

Job description

EMS AHA & Clinical Coordinator (Assistant to The Director (Admin))

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Full-time position available with the Fire Department, Professional Development Division located at 3750 Eastwood Trafficway.

Salary Range: $5,794-$8,833/month

Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Application Deadline Date: March 14, 2025

Responsibilities

• Provides necessary orientation and pre-clinical training to program students before being assigned to clinical and field rotations.
• Facilitates the credentialing process where required of students before their participation in clinical and field activities.
• Collects and reviews clinical evaluations, performs student evaluations.
• Maintains progress records of students in the program, and facilitates exit interviews, competency determinations, and summative examinations before program clearance.
• Creates and maintains accounts in online tracking program for Advanced EMT and Paramedic students.
• Maintains positive relationships with the clinical site and acts as an EMS liaison to maintain and work toward opportunities to expand new sites.
• Assists the Program Director in managing and maintaining clinical contracts with the clinical sites utilized in the EMS education programs.
• Maintains and publishes office hours for student needs.
• Remains available 24/7 as a point of contact to address emergencies that arise in the clinical settings.
• Arranges through the Program Director for coverage of times when unable to provide a prompt response.
• Provides preceptor training and train-the-trainer training at clinical and field sites.
• Plans, develops and teaches Emergency Medicine courses, such as but not limited to Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic Initial Courses, Refresher and Continuing Education Programs and American Heart Association Courses.
• Moderates, introduces, evaluates, and supervises programs presented by external and adjunct instructors.
• Must meet and maintain CoAEMSP Standard III.B.5.b. Faculty/Instructional Staff Qualifications, CoAEMSP Standard III.B.7.b. Clinical Coordinator Qualifications, and Missouri Lead Instructor.

Qualifications

REQUIRES an accredited Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience in a variety of programs requiring professional administrative experience, including 3 years overseeing or supervising more complex administrative projects or programs; OR high school graduation and 9 years of experience in a variety of programs requiring professional administrative experience, including 3 years overseeing or supervising more complex administrative projects or programs.

Preference given for: an accredited Bachelor's degree, Level 1 Instructor Certificate from National Association of EMS Educators, a minimum of two years lecture and instructional experience at the Advanced Level AHA and/or EMT Basic and/or Paramedic level; standard paramedic skills to include those in the National EMS Scope of Practice and National EMS Standard; 3 years of active clinical experience with an ALS Emergency Response Ambulance, five years preferred in the role of Paramedic Attendant.

Other Information

URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION
Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment.

Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post-offer drug screen and/or physical.

If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to [e-mail].

If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists).

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Science

Industries

Medical Practices, Hospitals and Health Care, and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing