JOB SUMMARY: Provide supervision to designated NEMSA sites. Responsible for staffing pipelines of initial education training of EMTs, Paramedics and ECAs. Manage NEMSA instructors in providing successful results in training and recruiting. Accountable for all designated site-specific activities and directives from the Manager and Director of NEMSA.
REPORTS TO: EMS Program Manager
EQUIPMENT: Computer, printer, copier, fax, phone, audiovisual equipment. Prehospital medical equipment as specified by the state EMS authority.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, skills or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be a general description of the essential duties and requirements common to positions of this type and may be subject to change. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Supervise all activities of Instructors at designated NEMSA sites
Provide site specific reports as directed to EMS Program Manager or Director
Accountable for all designated site- specific issues
Provide backup education instruction as needed or manage adjunct coverage when applicable
Accountable for staffing projections along with successful implantation of plans resulting in positive growth in all EMS training programs
Ensure proper NEMSA procedures and processes are being followed at designated NEMSA sites and complete periodic audit reports to EMS Program Manager.
Function as a resource for mentorship in the different courses offered within the EMR, ECA, EMT, and Paramedic curriculums
Provide guidance and professional development opportunities for instructors at designated sites
Provide summary designated site reports as needed
Audit student files for each EMR, ECA, EMT, and Paramedic student and each respective course
Maintain all credentials required by the job
Oversee course completion paperwork for each paramedic student
Complete performance appraisals and career conversations for NEMSA Instructors reporting to Regional Coordinator
Other duties as assigned by the Director of the Academy
Have an overall view of staffing needs for areas served along with maintaining and productive NEMSA location
QualificationsMinimum of Associate degree required. Bachelor's degree preferred
Instructor certification by state EMS authority or obtained within the first 6 months
Instructor certification in BLS or obtained within the first 6 months
Typing skills, basic Microsoft Office/Google suite program skills
Understanding of staffing trends within designated areas
Interpersonal RequirementsMaintain social, ethical and organizational norms.
Achieve accomplishment of all task details, no matter how small.
Maintain good personal motivation; develop a sense of ownership of job tasks and results.
Must have a sense of urgency for all work performed.
Ability to work under the pressure of meeting strict deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Training RequirementsOrientation to job requirements.
Physical DemandsPhysical activities and the amount of time spent performing each while on this job:
AMOUNT OF TIME
None
Up to 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Stand
X
Walk
X
Sit
X
Talk or hear
X
Use hands to finger, handle or feel
X
Climb or balance
X
Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
X
Reach with hands and arms
X
Taste or smell
X
Weight lifting requirements and the amount of time spent lifting on this job:
AMOUNT OF TIME
None
Up to 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Up to 10 pounds
X
Up to 25 pounds
X
Up to 50 pounds
X
Up to 100 pounds
X
More than 100 pounds
X
Vision RequirementsX
Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
X
Distance Vision (Clear vision at 20 feet or more.)
X
Color Vision (Able to identify and distinguish colors.)
X
Peripheral Vision (Able to observe areas that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point).
X
Depth Perception (Able to judge distances and spatial relationships.)
X
Focusing (Able to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus.)
Work EnvironmentSpecific situations that lead to environment conditions can include: hazardous materials, electrical emergencies, vehicular accidents, outdoor emergency settings, hurricanes, tornadoes, industrial accidents, conditions affecting driving, settings where heavy equipment such as extrication tools are in use, etc.
Exposure to environmental conditions and the amount of time exposed to each on this job:
AMOUNT OF TIME
None
Up to 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Wet, humid conditions (non-weather)
X
Work near moving mechanical parts
X
Work in high, precarious places
X
Fumes or air borne particles
X
Toxic or caustic chemicals
X
Outdoor weather conditions
X
Extreme cold (non-weather)
X
Extreme heat (non-weather)
X
Risk of electrical shock
X
Work with explosives
X
Risk of radiation
X
Vibration
X
Noise Level Associated With This Job_X__ Moderate Noise (Ex: business office with typewriters and/or computer printers, light traffic).
___ Loud Noise (Ex: metal can manufacturing, large earth-moving equipment).
___ Very Loud Noise (Ex: jack hammer work, front row at rock concert).