Faculty, Clinical Paramedic/Lab Coordinator

Joliet Junior College; United States; On-site; USD 64,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The role supports curriculum implementation and ensures quality outcomes across clinical sites and labs in collaboration with EMS faculty.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in EMS or related field.
• Seven years of paramedic experience.
• Current IDPH EMT-P or PHRN license.
• Ability to work with diverse college communities.
• Commitment to inclusive values.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate clinical and field education with classroom and lab instruction.
• Schedule students to approved sites complying with requirements.
• Monitor progress and competency throughout the program.
• Maintain partnerships with hospitals and EMS agencies.
• Liaise with clinical site coordinators and instructors.
• Oversee documentation, accreditation standards, and reporting.

Skills

Paramedic experience

Cultural competence

Communication skills

English/Spanish proficiency

Education

Associate's degree in EMS or related field

Tools

Canvas Learning Management System

Platinum Planner

College information systems

Job description

Position Title: Faculty, Clinical Paramedic/Lab Coordinator Job Description: POSITION TITLE: Faculty, Clinical Paramedic/Lab Coordinator STATUS: Full time, Tenured Track DEPARTMENT: Public Services DIVISION: Academic Affairs CLASSIFICATION: Exempt UNION: Faculty-AFT Local 604 REPORTS TO: Department Chair, Public Services PLACEMENT: Placement on Salary schedule is dependent on qualifications HIRING 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 SUMMARY

The 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 RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. 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 QUALIFICATIONS

• 1. 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 QUALIFICATIONS

• 1. Instructing didactic and psychomotor in a paramedic program
• 2. Teaching experience at a college level
• 3. Experience with classroom technology
• 4. Canvas Learning Management System
• 5. Platinum Planner (or equivalent clinical tracking software)
• 6. College information systems
• 7. Standard office equipment and instructional technologies
• 8. Currently clinical coordinator in an EMS program
• 9. Current IDPH lead Instructor
• 10. Experience coordinating clinical education, field internships, or laboratory instruction
• 11. Instructor credentials appropriate to the Paramedic Program
• 12. Current Basic Life Support CPR, Advance Cardiac Life Support and Pediatric Life Support Instructor Card
• 13. English and Spanish verbal and written communication proficiency.
• 14. Demonstrated multicultural competence.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• 1. Lift and move instructional equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• 1. 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.

BENEFITS

Full Time/Part Time: Full time

Union (If Applicable): Scheduled Hours: 40

Founded in 1901 as the nation’s first public community college, JJC’s dedication to student learning, community prosperity, and personal growth has influenced generations of students and community partners. Our five campuses and extension centers ensure accessibility and empower 30,000 students annually to improve their lives through the power of education. Our commitment to our mission drives the change and innovation necessary to meet the evolving needs of our students, employees, and community. Our continued success is drawn from talented, diverse, and committed employees whose knowledge and passion for education create a thriving culture both in and out of the classroom. JJC supports an inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone can learn, grow, and perform at their best.

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