EMS Program Director - #135189

The program director is responsible for the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program including the administration, organization and supervision of the educational program; the continuous quality review and improvement of the educational program; the long range planning and ongoing development of the program; the effectiveness of the program and have systems in place to demonstrate the effectiveness of the program; cooperative involvement with the EMS Medical Director; and have adequate controls to assure the quality of the delegated responsibilities Reports To Dean of Health Professions What position(s) reports to this position? EMS Faculty
EMS Faculty/Clinical Coordinator
EMS Adjunct Faculty
EMS Clinical Instructors
EMS Lab Staff
Minimum Education/Experience Minimum Qualifications: Possess a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education Possess current certifications for:

• Basic Life Support
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP)
• Must hold or be willing to obtain the Oklahoma EMS State Instructor License upon hire.

Five (5) years of work experience in healthcare
Experience must align with one of the two listed experience tracks:

• Paramedic Track:
  • Current unencumbered NRP Credential.
  • Two (2) years of field experience at the level of a paramedic.
  • Administrative experience including, but not limited to, program planning and implementation, personnel management, evaluation, and budgeting.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of current EMS Scope of Practice and EMS Educational Standards.
  
  

• Registered Nurse Track:
  • Current unencumbered RN License.
  • Two (2) years of Verified field experience in out-of-hospital emergency care.
  • Administrative experience including, but not limited to, program planning and implementation, personnel management, evaluation, and budgeting.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of current EMS Scope of Practice and EMS Educational Standards.
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Educational knowledge and experience

Teaching and learning concepts and experience with adult learners

Demonstrated positive human relations and communication skills

Basic computer skills, proficient in the use of Microsoft Office or similar software

Knowledge of flexible teaching styles 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 (or other learning management systems)

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 interact in an effective and encouraging manner with students individually and in groups, as well as with college partners and stakeholders

Ability to be available and provide means of communication with faculty, supervisor(s) and/or the department or division office
Physical Demands/Working Conditions Physical efforts described here are presentative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of office, course, lab, or clinical work. Primarily sedentary with intermittent standing, walking, bending and stooping; occasional light lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds; ability to work at a computer, including repetitive use of a computer keyboard, mouse and other control devises; ability to travel to a variety of locations on or off campus as needed to conduct college business Preferred Qualifications

• Paramedic Track:
  • Five (5) years of verified field experience in out-of-hospital emergency care.
  • 30 Credit hours of classroom teaching experience within a paramedic program at an accredited institution of higher education.
  
  

• Nursing Track:
  • Five (5) years of verified field experience in out-of-hospital emergency care.
  • 30 Credit hours of classroom teaching experience within a paramedic or nursing program at an accredited institution of higher education.
  • Current unencumbered NRP Credential
  • Current BCEN certification as:
    • Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN), or
    • Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN), or
    • Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse, or
    • Certified Transport Registered Nurse (CTRN), or
    • Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN)

Required Training Campus staff training as needed
Maintain all certifications and licenses for the position Work Hours This is a full-time staff position Department Division of Health Prof. Job Open Date 09/12/2023 Job Close Date Open Until Filled No HR Contact Beth Holmes Special Instructions to Applicants Applicants are to thoroughly complete the online application and attach the following required documents: cover letter, resume, and transcript conferring highest degree. Applicants must attach copy of current instructor certifications using “Other Document”
Applicants who do not attach the required documents will not be considered for the position
For application assistance, please contact Human Resources at (405) 682-7542, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.