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Loyola Medicine · 2 weeks ago

Paramedic Program Coordinator

Maywood, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$68K/yr - $119K/yr

3+ years exp

Loyola Medicine is committed to providing compassionate, person-centered care, and they are seeking a Paramedic Program Coordinator. This role involves overseeing the Paramedic Training Program, ensuring its accreditation, and supporting the clinical and professional development of paramedic and EMT students.

Hospital & Health Care

Responsibilities

Oversees all aspects of the paramedic training program and provide education and training to providers of pre-hospital care and health care professionals in related fields

Develops and directs the paramedic program according to the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Paramedic standards

Participates in all areas of EMS educational activities, department, system and regional meetings

Establishes and maintains a learning environment consistent with current knowledge of EMS care

Facilitates positive working relationship with community providers to promote the Loyola Emergency Medical Services System

Assists in special projects as deemed appropriate

Formulates course objectives and outline in accordance with the U.S. Department of Transportation's (2009) National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards for Paramedic Instruction

Coordinates pre-course work and registration

Applies for site codes and provides participant information according to regulatory agencies including IDPH, CAAHEP, CoAEMSP, and JRC

Utilizes resources appropriate for promotion of adult learning, prepares course summary including evaluations

Prepares validates testing materials and administers or supervises administration of testing process

Collaborates with colleagues to develop continuing education process

Collaborates with colleagues to develop continuing education modules and assists with the delivery of EMS continuing education

Maintains files of test scores for class participant's as well as student files

Supports the educational focus of the Loyola EMSS in the community

Ensures appropriate assessment of students learning needs

Provides or oversees education of students

Ensures effectiveness of education through student/patient interactions

Engages/schedules student in clinical setting/rounds

Provides formal and informal educational opportunities in the department to improve clinical skills of all pre-hospital students

Identify and assure student competencies

Utilizes evidence- based practices, research findings, standards and all available resources

Works closely with the EMS Medical Director and EMS Manager/System Coordinator and all department personnel in all areas of EMS

Demonstrates flexibility, versatility and adaptability in terms of work and assignments

Uses effective oral, written and non- verbal communication skills at all levels of LUMC and pre-hospital EMS

Demonstrates role model and leadership characteristics that enhance and support team functions

Mentors and coaches students and staff

Maintains competency and participates in continuing education for self and development of colleagues and students

Participates in delivery professional programs/courses/in-services, internal and/or external and community events

Seeks opportunities to promote staff education certification and award programs

Maintains national certification, as applicable and membership in professional organization

Qualification

Emergency Medical TechnicianEMS Lead InstructorParamedic Program DevelopmentPALS CertificationBLS/CPR CertificationACLS CertificationContinuing EducationTeam ManagementCommunication SkillsMentoring