EMS Program Director - EMT

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The UCLA Center for Prehospital Care at the David Geffen School of Medicine in the Department of Emergency Medicine seeks an EMS Program Director to join our organization. The EMS Program Director works under the Executive Director and collaborates closely with Medical Directors and the staff and management team within the UCLA Center for Prehospital Care.

As a key member of our EMS Program, you will have the unique opportunity to lead a high-functioning team in supporting the premier EMS education program in the nation. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all aspects of the program, from coordinating and developing various education programs to innovating and researching new learning methods. This role offers a platform to make a significant impact on the future of EMS education.

The EMS Program Director will not only be a student advocate in the learning process but also play a crucial role in creating an active learning environment. We maintain a high level of industry competence and foster a collaborative culture where three principles guide us: Do Things Right, Make Things Better, and Be Kind. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to thrive in such an environment, ensuring a supportive and fulfilling work Experience.

Salary: $7,408.33- $15,858.33 monthly

Required:

• Current licensure as a Paramedic, Registered Nurse, Physican’s Assistant or Physician in the State of California or be eligible for licensure in California.
  
• A Bachelors Degree in health services, education or a related field and/or equivalent experience/training. 
  
  
• A minimum of three years clinical experience.
  
• A minimum of three years experience as an educator , with a minimum of two in primary paramedic program instruction.
  
• A minimum of three years experience designing medical educational curriculums and programs.
  
• Previous experience with distributed learning or distance learning using systems such as Adobe, Connect or Canva.
  
• Experience delivering fire based EMS educational programs.
  
• Proficiency in student evaluations of cognitive, psychomotor and affective domain, including item construction, exam performance metrics, evaluation tool development , implementation and improvement.
  
• Detailed working knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations and agencies governing medical education programs.
  
• Participation in COAEMSP accreditation.
  
• Previous experience directing education programs, hiring, coaching, motivating, and supervising staff, and obtaining program accreditations.
  
• Certification as an Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Basic Cardiac Life Support Instructor, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support from the American Heart Association.
  
• Certification as a Prehospital Trauma Life Support Instructor from the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians and the American College of Surgeons.
  
• Computer knowledge and skill in MS word, MS excel and MS Powerpoint.
  
• Previous experience developing and coordinating large scale and high profile education programs.
• Must have reliable source of transportation to travel to off-campus locations for courses and special projects, between hospitals and to off campus locations for meetings.
• Available to work evenings, holidays, and/or weekends, and on call for after hours for emergencies.
  

• Masters degree in health services, education, or a related field.

Advance your career and experience true inspiration as you collaborate with an exceptional team of top clinicians. As an allied health professional at UCLA Health, you’ll enjoy ongoing opportunities for learning and development so you can continually expand your skills while positively impacting our world-class patient care. In our inclusive, supportive culture, you’ll take on unique, high-acuity cases for one of the most vibrant and diverse communities in the world. It’s the chance to take on some of the most exciting challenges in healthcare.

If you’re ready to advance your clinical career, we invite you to explore opportunities throughout our system of award-winning hospitals and more than 280 community-based clinics throughout Southern California. We have openings in these areas:

● Clinical Lab & Pathology

● Imaging

● Pharmacy

● Phlebotomy

● Rehab

● Respiratory Therapy

● Social Work 

No matter where you serve with UCLA Health, you’ll be living the dream thanks to all the cultural, recreational, and lifestyle advantages of our Southern California locations.