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.
Annual range: $83,800-$179,400
Qualifications
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 (Master's degree preferred).
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 Canvas.
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 accredidation.
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.
Skill in working as part of a team collaborating with colleagues.
Both verbal and written communication skills with excellent working knowledge of English grammar and basic record-keeping procedures.
Ability to prioritize tasks as well as the ability to follow written and verbal instructions with a minimum of direction and supervision.
Effective negotiation and stress management skills.
Ability to adjust to changing job requirements, priorities, and unusually heavy pressure.
Detailed working experience managing budgets in excess of 1M with multiple funding sources.
Ability to demonstrate spiritual/cultural sensitivity to diverse populations.
Ability to provide service oriented customer assistance in a professional and courteous manner.
Valid unrestricted California divers' license. Available to use personal vehicle to drive 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.
At UCLA Health, you can help heal humankind, one patient at a time by improving health, alleviating suffering and delivering acts of kindness. As you do, you’ll achieve great things in your life and your career. We’re a world-class health organization with four hospitals consistently recognized among the nation’s very best as well as an internationally-renowned medical school, primary and specialty care clinics and much more. Within our dynamic, innovative and growing organization, you’ll find exceptional opportunities to make the most of your abilities in a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment. If you embrace our values of Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Teamwork, Excellence and Discovery we invite you to see all you can accomplish at UCLA Health.
