EMS Education/Training Coordinator

Description

The Liberty County Board of Commissioners is seeking dedicated and knowledgeable EMS Education and Training Coordinator to support the development, training, and professional growth of the EMS Department.

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for the development, coordination, administration, delivery, and evaluation of the clinical education, continuing education, professional development, competency assessment, and training programs of Liberty County Emergency Medical Services.

The EMS Education and Training Coordinator serves as the department's primary clinical education resource and is responsible for ensuring that EMS personnel receive appropriate initial, continuing, remedial, and competency-based education necessary to maintain professional knowledge, clinical skills, required certifications, and compliance with applicable State, National Registry, medical direction, and departmental requirements.

The Coordinator independently develops educational programs and curricula; conducts classroom, simulation, skills-based, and clinical instruction; evaluates employee competency and clinical performance; coordinates new-employee clinical orientation; maintains training and continuing-education records; and identifies educational needs through clinical performance review, quality assurance/quality improvement activities, changes in medical protocols, regulatory requirements, emerging standards of care, and departmental performance trends.

The position works closely with the EMS Director, Deputy Director, EMS Medical Director, departmental supervisors, and designated training personnel to promote clinical excellence, patient safety, professional development, regulatory compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the EMS system.

The Coordinator maintains active Paramedic competency and may provide emergency patient care, supervise EMS personnel, or perform operational or incident-command responsibilities when required.

MAJOR DUTIES

• Researches and identifies training resources; develops training courses; instructs courses while employing lecture, hands-on application, and simulation methods.
• Provides instruction for medics, and first responders
• Instructs all American Heart Association provider requirements.
• Plans and organizes monthly scheduled training.
• Coordinates and serves as lead instructor for state and national refresher courses.
• Coordinates the completion of orientation packets for new hires; ensure the successful completion of the orientation process.
• Maintains training files for all staff.
• Creates and tracks courses on the Department of Public Health License Management System and the National Registry or EMTs website.
• Supervises EMS personnel in the absence of the shift supervisor.
• Monitors, assesses and counsels medics in treatment modalities to improve performance.
• Develops, revises, and updates EMS protocols, standard operating procedures, standard operating guidelines, and appendices.
• Performs quality checks of crew reports for accuracy and compliance; tracks patient outcomes; tracks medication and equipment usage.
• Develops and revises EMS forms.
• Monitors and updates off-label medications and dosages; creates dosing charts as needed.
• Researches, reviews, and purchases new equipment and training devices.
• Coordinates with sales representative on EMS equipment for pricing and purchasing.
• Prepares training and equipment grant applications; manages grant funds and completes required reports.
• Performs the duties of a Paramedic as needed.
• Subject to recall and mandatory overtime.
• Required to attend educational conferences.
• May be required to act as Medical Incident Command on mass casualty scenes or disasters in the absence of a Shift Supervisor, Deputy Director, or Director.
• Performs related duties.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Knowledge emergency medical services principles, practices, and protocols.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles.
• Knowledge of anatomy, biology, physiology, chemistry, and physics.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Knowledge of EMS licensing requirements.
• Knowledge of county areas, streets, and buildings. 
• Skill in the development and implementation of training courses.
• Skill in the operation of a variety of training tools and equipment.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in the delivery of emergency medical care to patients in various environments, including at emergency scenes.
• Skill in interpersonal relations. 
• Skill in quick decisions and problem solving. 
• Skilled in the operations and use of EMS equipment and apparatus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, or stooping. 
• The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects (>100 lbs.), climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes sense of smell.
• The work is typically performed in an office, in a very noisy place, or outdoors occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee is exposed to dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, and contagious or infectious diseases, or irritating chemicals. Work requires use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, and gloves. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree in emergency medical services, paramedicine, healthcare, education, public safety, or a related occupational field is preferred.
• More than four (4) years of progressively responsible emergency medical services experience at the Paramedic level is required.
• Previous experience in EMS education, clinical instruction, precepting, field training, quality improvement, or professional development is strongly preferred.
• Possession of a valid Georgia Class C driver's license and acceptable driving history.
• Possession of current Georgia EMS licensure/certification at the Paramedic level and maintenance of all State requirements necessary to practice at that level.
• Must possess or obtain applicable Georgia EMS Instructor/Coordinator credentials within one year of appointment as required by the State.
• Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross CPR Instructor certification is required.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Instructor certification is required.
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Instructor certification is required.
• Current Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) Instructor certification is required.
• NIMS G-191, ICS-300, and ICS-400 training are required.
• Must maintain all professional licenses, instructor credentials, certifications, continuing education, and other qualifications required by the State of Georgia, credentialing organizations, and Liberty County for the position.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

The EMS Education/Training Coordinator is a pay grade 20 with a starting annual compensation of $63,535 - $66,102. The typical work schedule is Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM at the new EMS Administrative Building on South Main St. in Hinesville.

Liberty County government offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time permanent employees, including: 

• 401(a) retirement plan with employer match 
• 13 paid holidays 
• paid vacation and sick leave 
• low-cost health, dental, and vision insurance 
• free term life insurance 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)  
• Health & wellness program  

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application process should notify the Human Resources Office via telephone at (912) 391-1247 or by email to hr@libertycountyga.gov.