EMS Training Coordinator - Initial Programs

Chesterfield County; Chesterfield Court House (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesterfield County is seeking a qualified candidate for the full-time EMS Training Coordinator for Initial Programs within the Chesterfield Fire & EMS Training and Education Division. The role focuses on developing and implementing EMS training that maintains and enhances provider credentials across the department.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in an EMS-related field and ALS provider experience, with certification prerequisites and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in emergency medical services, nursing, fire science technology or related healthcare field.
• Three years of field experience as an Advanced Life Support (ALS) provider.
• At least one year as an EMS trainer/educator at the ALS level.
• Virginia Paramedic or Nationally Registered Paramedic, ACLS or equivalent, and PHTLS or equivalent, and CPR Instructor.
• Current valid driver’s license and clean driving history; pre-employment background checks required.

Responsibilities

• Manage, coordinate, and assist with instruction of initial certification EMS programs.
• Develop new EMS training programs.
• Assist with instructing the EMT certification course as part of Firefighter Recruit School.
• Assist with continuing education programs for career and volunteer personnel.
• Perform other work as required.

Skills

EMS training

Program development

Instruction coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in EMS or related field

ALS provider experience

EMS trainer certification

Virginia Paramedic/NR Paramedic

Job description

Great Service Provided by Great People

We are seeking qualified applicants for the full-time position of EMS Training Coordinator for Initial Programs, in the Chesterfield Fire and EMS, Training and Education Division. Chesterfield Fire & EMS is known as a leader in the nation for cutting edge technology and innovative pre-hospital care. The Training and Education Division places great importance on our primary and continuing education EMS programs. Providing a safe and secure community in which to live and work starts with providing innovative quality training.

Here's what you will do

As an EMS Training Coordinator, your essential functions are developing and implementing training programs which maintain and enhance the Emergency Medical Services capabilities and credentials of EMS providers within the department. You will:

• Manage, coordinate, and assist with instruction of initial certification EMS programs;
• Develop new EMS training programs;
• Manage and assist with instructing the EMT certification course as part of Firefighter Recruit School;
• Assist with instructing continuing education programs for career and volunteer personnel;
• Perform other work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• At the time of application, a bachelor's degree in emergency medical services, nursing, fire science technology or related healthcare field and three years of field experience as an Advanced Life Support (ALS) provider; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Experience must include one year as an EMS trainer/educator at the ALS level.
• Must possess Virginia Paramedic or Nationally Registered Paramedic, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) or equivalent, and Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) or equivalent certifications and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Instructor.

Current valid driver’s license and good driving record required. Based on the Virginia DMV point system, records must not reflect a total of six or more demerit points within the twenty-four months preceding the anticipated hire date, or one major violation of six demerit points within the preceding thirty-six months. Out-of-state driving records must be obtained by applicant and presented at time of interview. Records must reflect at least three years of history and be dated within thirty days of interview date. Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required.

This position is subject to working in high security areas governed by the US Department of Justice's "Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy" and therefore requires successfully passing a more stringent criminal background check.

This position is considered Safety Sensitive and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

Preferred Qualifications

Instructor certification in ACLS and PHTLS or equivalents preferred. Delivery of initial CoAEMSP/CAAHEP accredited EMS programs. Certification as a Virginia EMS Education Coordinator must be completed within 18 months of employment.

Real Talk

The EMS Training Coordinator for Initial Programs is a hands-on, communication-heavy job that will require an individual to handle many separate tasks simultaneously. The ability to forecast and adapt to change is a necessity in our organization. As the EMS Training Coordinator for Initial Programs, you will have a direct impact on an EMS system of over 600 providers that support ground, air, and community-based emergency medical care. If you are looking to provide innovative quality education in a results-driven system, we want you on our team.

Monday - Friday; 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Hours may vary to include nights and weekends based on customer needs/emergency events.

Fire & EMS