Paramedic Program Clinical Coordinator/Instructor

Coahoma Community College; Clarksdale (MS); On-site; USD 54,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Coahoma Community College in Mississippi seeks a Paramedic Clinical Coordinator/Instructor in the Health Sciences department to coordinate and teach EMT/Paramedic courses and supervise clinical experiences. You will develop, manage, and evaluate clinical sites, ensuring students meet program requirements and learning outcomes.

The role requires current National Registry paramedic certification, Mississippi licensing with no restrictions, and an Associate’s degree or higher, plus CPR for

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher required.
• Current National Registry paramedic certification with Mississippi license (no restrictions).
• CPR for Healthcare Providers, ACLS and PHTLS certifications required.
• Knowledge of instruction and testing of paramedic students; proactive scheduling of clinical rotations.

Responsibilities

• Teaches EMT/Paramedic courses per approved syllabi and EMS standards.
• Coordinates and evaluates clinical sites and preceptors; manages clinical experiences.
• Provides academic advising and collaborates with healthcare partners to enhance student outcomes.

Skills

Clinical coordination

EMS education

Instruction

Student advising

Education

Associate's degree

NREMT-Paramedic

Mississippi paramedic license

CPR for Healthcare Providers

ACLS

PHTLS

Job description

Department: Health Sciences

Immediate Supervisor's Title: Director of Emergency Medical Technology

Positions Supervised: None

Term of Position: Full-time, Exempt

Position Description (primary functions)

The Paramedic Clinical Coordinator/Instructor is responsible for the effective coordination and instruction of clinical and field experiences for EMT and Paramedic students. This role involves the development, management, and evaluation of clinical sites, as well as ensuring that students meet program requirements. The Clinical Coordinator/Instructor also teaches courses in the EMT/Paramedic program, provides academic advising, and collaborates with faculty and healthcare partners to enhance student learning and success.

Minimum Requirements

Must be a graduate of a regionally accredited post-secondary institution and possess, at a minimum, an Associate's Degree.

Must be currently credentialed as a nationally registered paramedic and be licensed in Mississippi with no restrictions. Additional certifications in CPR for Healthcare Providers, ACLS, and PHTLS, are required.

Must be knowledgeable in instruction and testing of paramedic students, and be proactive in scheduling clinical rotations for learning outcomes.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Teaches courses in accordance with the schedule of classes and follows the approved course descriptions and syllabi established by the department faculty state and national EMS education standards and administered by the director of Emergency Medical Technology.

Establishes and maintains a good relationship with clinical affiliates and preceptors.

Keeps abreast of current trends in the field to assure that methods and techniques are relevant