Associate EMS Medical Director

Associate EMS Medical Director

The Associate EMS Medical Director fulfills the designated responsibilities by the Medical Director to assist in providing leadership and support to meet the instructional goals of the department, program, division, and college, as well as to meet accreditation requirements and criteria.

Reports To: Dean of Health Professions and EMS Program Director

What position(s) reports to this position? None

Minimum Education/Experience: Be a physician currently licensed to practice medicine within the United States and the state of Oklahoma. Currently authorized to practice within the geographic area served by the program, with experience and current knowledge of emergency care of acutely ill and injured patients. Be an active member of the local medical community and participate in professional activities related to out-of-hospital care.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Adequate training or experience in the delivery of out-of-hospital emergency care, including the proper care and transport of patients, medical direction, and quality improvement in out-of-hospital care. Knowledgeable about the education of the Emergency Medical Services Professions, including professional, legislative and regulatory issues regarding the education of the Emergency Medical Services Professions. Demonstrated positive human relations and communication skills. Basic computer skills, proficient in the use of Microsoft Office or similar software. Flexible teaching style to accommodate individual learning styles. Committed to helping students achieve their goals to be successful and attain a college education. Knowledge of or willingness to learn computer programs used in the department and on campus (such as MineOnline and Moodle). Organization and attention to detail. Support and willingness to teach in a competency-based instructional system. Ability to work independently and coordinate work with colleagues and peers. Ability to work well as a team member in an instructional unit. Ability to communicate and articulate concepts in an organized manner both verbally and in writing. Ability to read and understand content in order to assist students when they are having difficulty interpreting concepts. Ability to interact in an effective and encouraging manner with students individually and in groups. Ability to be available for office hours and provide means of communication with supervisor(s) and/or the department or division office. Must be punctual. Must be reliable.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions: Medium work: This position requires the person to occasionally exert up to 50 pounds of force and frequently exert up to 20 pounds of force and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to grasp, lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. This position requires the person to frequently communicate with and listen to students, faculty, staff, and others to perform the essential functions of the position. Must be able to exchange accurate information in various situations. This position requires the person to frequently move about the classroom and lab/clinical area to assist students and perform the essential functions of the position. This position requires the person to frequently remain in a standing and stationary position. This position frequently requires the person to operate a computer, other office equipment and mobile devices to prepare instructional documents, answer email correspondence, and complete other activities necessary to perform the essential functions of the position. This position requires the person to use upper and lower body to exert force up to 50 pounds to push, pull, grasp, and/or lift materials or equipment. This position requires the person to perceive attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips. This position requires the person to frequently position self to work with classroom and lab equipment to instruct or assist students. This position requires the person to judge, observe and assess the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of work assigned or to make general observations.

Preferred Qualifications: None

Required Training

Work Hours: As arranged

Department: EMS Program

HR Contact: Beth Holmes

Oklahoma City Community College