Program Chair, Emergency Medical Services

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Description:

The purpose of this position to provide oversight, administration, teaching and advisement for the Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic programs. The incumbent will also serve as the Coordinator for the Mercy College Training Center. The position will have .75 FTE teaching responsibility and .25 FTE program administration responsibility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Provides leadership and guidance in all areas of the program and Mercy College Training Center, including policy and procedure development, accreditationand retention efforts, building and maintaining partnerships for clinical/learning experiences and with contracting agencies and individuals.

• Actively participates in recruiting and program and Training Center admissions processes, striving to maintainoptimal enrollment.

• Ensures program and Training Center effectiveness, including outcomes, organization, administration and delivery options by participating in ongoing program assessment and continuous quality improvement.

• Develops the annual budget and monitors expenditures. Communicates variances to appropriate management.

• Coordinates and supervises adjunct faculty and guest speakers.

• Develops and administers academic and clinical policies and procedures within the program.

• Develops, updates and evaluates program and course curriculum and resources.

• Maintains current knowledge of the professional discipline and educational methodologies through continuing professional development.

• Hires, develops, trains and motivates faculty to ensure optimal performance. Provides regular feedback, including the annual performance evaluation.

• Educates faculty, adjunct faculty and clinical sites regarding curriculum requirements for student learning.

• Develops criteria and procedures for clinical site selection, utilization, and assessment as per program and College requirements.

• Teaches, supervises and evaluates students' academic, skill laboratory, clinical and field performance. Serves as liaison between students and clinical staff.

• Provides individual advisement and guidance for intellectual and professional development of students.

• Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED :

• Bachelor's degree in education or related field.

• Demonstrated medical or allied health education, training and experience.

• Demonstrated knowledge of educational methodologies, testing and evaluation of students.

• Two years'experience working as a Paramedic.

• Credentialed by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technology.

• Active and valid Iowa Paramedic certification.

• Current and valid BLS, ACLS and PHTLS Instructor.

• Demonstrated knowledge of the National EMS Scope of Practice and National EMS Standards and evidenced-informed clinical practice.

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and relationship building skills.

• Master's degree preferred.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran