Preceptor, Emergency Medical Technology

Cuyahoga Community College; Westlake (OH); On-site; USD 68,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Cuyahoga Community College is seeking a senior EMT program administrator to oversee clinical course content and activities for EMT, First Responder, BLS, ACLS, PALS, and refresher courses. The role includes coordinating student rotations, advising on documentation, and maintaining accreditation standards.

The position requires seven years EMT experience, instructor certifications, and the ability to work days, nights, and weekends at the Westshore Campus. Residency in Ohio is required by policy.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required and seven years EMT experience.
• Current Ohio Fire & Emergency Instructor certification or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Current BLS and ACLS Instructor certifications within six months of hire.
• Experience making sound decisions affecting a work unit or team.
• Demonstrated ability to solve adaptive problems in dynamic environments.

Responsibilities

• Provides oversight of clinical course content and activities of the EMT Program.
• Schedules EMT student clinical rotations.
• Advises students on documentation techniques and provides feedback.
• Maintains accreditation standards through record-keeping.
• Assists with student instruction in EMT skills labs and competency testing.
• Establishes clinical sites and participates in policy development.

Skills

Organization & time management

Written & verbal communication

EMS knowledge

Problem solving

Collaboration

Education

Associate’s degree

EMT instructor certification

BLS/ACLS Instructor certifications

Ohio Paramedic Certification

Tools

Blackboard

Banner

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Department: EMT

Location: Westshore Campus

Reports To: Prog Dir, EMT

Recruitment Type: External/Internal

Employment Type: Administration and Professionals

Union Position: Non-Union

Work Schedule: This position requires days, nights, and weekends. The position requires 7.5 hours a day flexible for five days a week.

Number of Openings: 1

Job Description:

Summary

Provides oversight of clinical course content and activities of the Emergency Medical Technology (EMT) Program, in such areas as First Responder, EMT-Basic, EMT-Intermediate, EMT-Paramedic, BLS, ACLS, PALS and refresher courses as necessary.

Essential Functions

• Provides oversight of clinical course content and activities of the Emergency Medical Technology (EMT) Program, in such areas as
• First Responder, EMT-Basic, EMT-Intermediate, EMT-Paramedic, BLS, ACLS, PALS and refresher courses as necessary
• Schedules EMT student clinical rotations
• Advises and counsels students on proper documentation techniques and provides feedback to students
• Periodically meets with clinical site manager to update changes
• Helps to develop clinical sites for the students
• Assists in the development of policies related to the EMT program
• Reinforces the instruction provided by faculty by utilizing a variety of learning modalities in the labs including the HPS with
• computerized scenarios, manikins and models, equipment and supplies for demonstration and return demonstration
• Establishes an effective record-keeping system to ensure program and students meet and maintain accreditation standards
• Assists with student instruction in EMT skills lab as needed
• Administers competency testing to EMT students
• Anticipates and meets all customer needs accurately, professionally, and with a commitment to customer satisfaction
• Maintains required BCI and up to date immunizations
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

• Associate’s degree
• Minimum of seven (7) years of EMT experience in an EMT environment
• Current State of Ohio Fire & Emergency Instructor certification or ability to obtain within 12 months from date of hire
• Current BLS and ACLS Instructor certification within six months of hiring
• Demonstrated experience making sound decisions that affect a work unit or team
• Demonstrated effectiveness in a role requiring dynamic and abstract problem solving methods in adaptive situations
• Current Ohio Paramedic Certification
• Must successfully complete a Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation (BCI) Background Check to include fingerprinting,
• social security number trace, county record search, state search, and a check of Federal Bureau of Investigation records
• Must provide proof of required immunizations as specified at: http://www.tri-c.edu/programs/health-careers

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS And ABILITIES

• Possess strong organizational and time-management skills
• Possess excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to promote student success
• Ability to effectively complete work assignments independently
• Possess comprehensive knowledge of EMS theories, concepts and practices with the ability to use in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations as it pertains to the departmental focus
• Demonstrated basic project management skills
• Demonstrated intermediate proficiency with Blackboard (or equivalent program)
• Demonstrated basic proficiency with Banner (or equivalent program)
• Demonstrated intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to confidentially and discreetly handle subject matters requiring privacy and sensitivity
• Ability to collaborate, persuade, gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas on significant projects
• Ability to collaborate, negotiate and resolve conflicts on major projects
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with key contacts to enhance work flow and quality
• Ability to effectively respond to requests from multiple levels of the College in various departments
• Ability to research and analyze issues and develop solutions
• Ability to work accurately with great attention to detail
• Possess sensitivity to appropriately respond to the needs of students

Preferred Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

• Minimum of three years teaching experience in an EMT environment
• Minimum of one year of clinical coordination experience
• PALS instructor certification

COMPETENCIES

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

• Collaboration
• Service Focus
• Quality of Work

VERY IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES

• Communication
• Time Utilization

IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES

• Adaptability
• Continuous Improvement

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

(The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• The work is performed in a normal, professional office environment;
• The work area is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated;
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the duties of the job and will perform repetitive motions with
• hands/fingers using a computer mouse and keyboard to type. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items such as papers, files, pamphlets, books, etc.;
• Work may also require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the worksite

Target Starting Salary Range:

$68,250.00 to $71,750.00

Special Note:

If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands upon the employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in 3354:1-40-01.1 Recruitment and Selection Procedure .

Special Instructions to Applicants:

During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application. This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments. Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.