Position Summary:

The coordinator has direct responsibilities for the management and administrative functions for the Emergency Medical Health Services. The role is responsible for the assessment, implementation, oversight, and expansion of the Guthrie Lourdes – Southern Tier Paramedic Program. Learning theories are utilized when formulating and implementing educational programs/activities for staff, clients, and the community. The coordinator is self-directed in maintaining competencies, self-motivated in identifying strengths and limitations, and seeks to improve weakness areas. The coordinator is administratively responsible for the supervision of all instructors and will work in collaboration with all levels of management, staff, Students, and community.

Education, License & Cert:

Required: Current NYS Paramedic CertificationNYS Certified Instructor Coordinator obtained within 18 months of hireCurrent AHA Basic Life Support, ACLS, and/or PALS CertificationsPreferred:An associate's degree in a related field (paramedic, education, health sciences, etc.)

Experience:

Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in EMS with the proven capability to coordinate and teach EMS courses at the advanced life support level and a working knowledge of NYS DOH and American Heart Association policies/procedures.Teaching experience and knowledge of adult teaching methods and techniques with excellent presentation/teaching skills.

Essential Functions:

A.    Administration

Coordinates the development, implementation, and scheduling of Training Programs needed by Guthrie employees and the communities Guthrie services.Maintains a cadre of certified Instructors needed to conduct varied training programs in New York.Supervise offered training throughout Guthrie and the Community.Maintains a relationship with all hospitals in the region and departments within Guthrie to permit clinical scheduling for personnel. Assures that accreditation processes are completed and maintained for continuing education
agencies. Acts as liaison to accredited training agencies when facilitating their training.Assure that all documentation for programs is complete, accurate, and maintained per each curriculum's standards.Submit reports as required by the Department, Guthrie, and Accrediting Agencies.Anticipates, monitors, and adjusts human and material resources appropriate to class needs.Conduct ongoing and by-annual evaluation of instructors.

B.    Education/Professional Development

Organizes, conducts, and evaluates continuing education programs for Guthrie staff and the community.
 Assist in the assessment, maintenance, and development of staff competencies as necessary or
requested.Assist in appropriate multidisciplinary education with the hospital and community by being a planner of and/or participant in professional programs.Oversee the maintenance of educational program and activity records within the department.Serves as a role model for professional communication skills during interaction with others.Develop and coordinate educational workshops for instructors to present new concepts, equipment recommendation, updated curriculum, etc.Maintain adequate inventory of training equipment needed to conduct all certification courses.

C.    Research

Keeps informed of current advancements in the curriculum being presented throughout the department.Translate research into practice to enhance instructors' understanding.

Other Duties:

It is understood that this description is not intended to be all inclusive, and that other duties may be assigned as necessary in the performance of this position.

Rev: 7-30-2024

 

The pay range for this position is $22.53 - $35.69