Faculty, Clinical Paramedic/Lab Coordinator

Joliet-Junior-College; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 64,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Joliet Junior College is seeking a Faculty, Clinical Paramedic/Lab Coordinator to oversee the clinical, field internship, and laboratory components of the Paramedic Education Program. You will coordinate student experiences, manage labs, ensure compliance with accreditation standards, and serve as liaison with clinical partners.

The role requires minimum qualifications including an associate degree in EMS or related field and at least 7 years of paramedic experience, with current paramedic

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in EMS, Fire Science, Administration, Public Administration, Education, nursing, or related field.
• Ability to establish cooperative working relationships with college and community members; cultural competence and emotional intelligence.
• Experience with classroom technology and EMS program coordination (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate clinical and field education experiences with classroom and lab instruction for paramedic students.
• Schedule and assign students to clinical and field sites per requirements and approvals.
• Monitor student progress and competency attainment throughout the program.
• Conduct site visits to observe and provide feedback on student performance and skills.
• Develop partnerships with hospitals, EMS agencies, and clinical affiliates; maintain affiliation agreements.
• Serve as liaison for clinical site coordinators, preceptors, and agencies.
• Coordinate orientation and training for clinical site personnel and instructors.
• Monitor compliance with clinical requirements and documentation standards.
• Oversee collection, review, and retention of clinical and field documentation for program compliance.
• Develop and coordinate laboratory curriculum, lesson plans, and skills-based instruction.
• Schedule and evaluate laboratory and skills instructors; manage lab operations and budgets.
• Collaborate with EMS Education Coordinator for curriculum implementation and program improvement.
• Maintain accreditation compliance and participate in reviews and quality initiatives.
• Prepare reports and maintain program records.

Skills

Cultural competence

Emotional intelligence

Interpersonal communication

Multilingual communication

Education

Associate's degree in EMS / related field

Tools

Canvas LMS

Platinum Planner

College information systems

Job description

Position Title:Faculty, Clinical Paramedic/Lab CoordinatorJob Description:POSITION TITLE: Faculty, Clinical Paramedic/Lab CoordinatorSTATUS: Full time, Tenured TrackDEPARTMENT: Public ServicesDIVISION: Academic AffairsCLASSIFICATION: ExemptUNION: Faculty-AFT Local 604REPORTS TO: Department Chair, Public ServicesPLACEMENT: Placement on Salary schedule is dependent on qualificationsHIRING RANGE: Base Compensation Hiring Range for 2026/2027 Academic Year: $63,770-$113,632/annually (9 months).Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The student population at the college is diverse in ethnicity, gender, language, age and background. Joliet Junior College is an AA/EO employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of its staff.POSITION SUMMARYThe Paramedic Clinical/Lab Coordinator oversees the clinical, field internship, and laboratory components of the Paramedic Education Program. In collaboration with EMS education staff and faculty, this position coordinates student clinical experiences, laboratory operations, and compliance requirements to ensure program quality and adherence to institutional, accreditation, and EMS regulatory standards. The coordinator serves as the primary liaison with clinical and field agency partners and supports effective clinical documentation and student learning outcomes.ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES1. Coordinate and integrate clinical and field education experiences with classroom and laboratory instruction for paramedic students.2. Schedule and assign students to approved clinical and field internship sites, ensuring compliance with program, state, and accreditation requirements.3. Monitor student progress, clinical competency attainment, and successful completion of required learning experiences throughout the program.4. Conduct clinical site visits and student rounds to observe, evaluate, and provide feedback on student performance, patient assessment, and psychomotor skills.5. Develop and maintain partnerships with hospitals, EMS agencies, and clinical affiliates, including current affiliation agreements.6. Serve as the primary liaison for clinical site coordinators, preceptors, and affiliated agencies.7. Coordinate orientation, training, and ongoing support for clinical site personnel, field preceptors, and clinical instructors.8. Monitor student compliance with clinical requirements, documentation standards, competency records, and clinical management software prior to and throughout clinical placements.9. Oversee the collection, review, quality assurance, reporting, and retention of required clinical and field documentation to support program compliance and student progress.10. Develop, maintain, and coordinate laboratory curriculum, lesson plans, and skills-based instruction in collaboration with EMS faculty.11. Coordinate the scheduling, orientation, and evaluation of laboratory and skills instructors to support effective student learning.12. Manage laboratory operations, including equipment, supplies, instructional resources, inventory control, and purchasing within approved budgets.13. Collaborate with the EMS Education Coordinator to support curriculum implementation, clinical scheduling, instructional resources, and continuous program improvement.14. Maintain compliance with accreditation, regulatory, and College requirements, and participate in accreditation reviews, program assessment, and quality improvement initiatives.15. Prepare reports, maintain accurate program records.16. Perform other duties as assigned.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS1. Associate's degree in EMS, Fire Science, Administration, Public Administration, Education, nursing, or related field.2. At least 7 years of paramedic experience in the field.3. Current IDPH EMT-P (Paramedic) license or current IDPH PHRN (Pre-Hospital Registered Nurse) license.4. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with other members of the college and community, displaying cultural competence as well as emotional intelligence.5. Demonstrated commitment to the college’s core values of respect and inclusion, sustainability, integrity, collaboration, humor and well-being, innovation and quality.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS1. Instructing didactic and psychomotor in a paramedic program2. Teaching experience at a college level3. Experience with classroom technology4. Canvas Learning Management System5. Platinum Planner (or equivalent clinical tracking software)6. College information systems7. Standard office equipment and instructional technologies8. Currently clinical coordinator in an EMS program9. Current IDPH lead Instructor10. Experience coordinating clinical education, field internships, or laboratory instruction11. Instructor credentials appropriate to the Paramedic Program12. Current Basic Life Support CPR, Advance Cardiac Life Support and Pediatric Life Support Instructor Card13. English and Spanish verbal and written communication proficiency.14. Demonstrated multicultural competence.PHYSICAL DEMANDS1. Lift and move instructional equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.WORKING CONDITIONS1. Work is performed in classrooms, simulation laboratories, hospitals, EMS agencies, and clinical education settings.2. Frequent travel to clinical and field sites is required.3. Occasional evening and weekend hours may be necessary to support student learning experiences.4. Requires standing, walking, lifting instructional equipment, and demonstrating clinical skills.BENEFITSClick on the link for information about JJC's Benefits: Faculty-AFT Local 604PENDING BOARD APPROVALFull Time/Part Time:Full timeUnion (If Applicable):Scheduled Hours:40