Regional Coordinator Job Listing at Acadian Ambulance in New Orleans, LA (Job ID 158763)

Description

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.

1. Supervise all activities of Instructors at designated NEMSA sites

2. Provide site specific reports as directed to EMS Program Manager or Director

3. Accountable for all designated site- specific issues

4. Provide backup education instruction as needed or manage adjunct coverage when applicable

5. Accountable for staffing projections along with successful implantation of plans resulting in positive growth in all EMS training programs

6. Ensure proper NEMSA procedures and processes are being followed at designated NEMSA sites and complete periodic audit reports to EMS Program Manager.

7. Function as a resource for mentorship in the different courses offered within the EMR, ECA, EMT, and Paramedic curriculums

8. Provide guidance and professional development opportunities for instructors at designated sites

9. Provide summary designated site reports as needed 

10. Audit student files for each EMR, ECA, EMT, and Paramedic student and each respective course

11. Maintain all credentials required by the job

12. Oversee course completion paperwork for each paramedic student

13. Complete performance appraisals and career conversations for NEMSA Instructors reporting to Regional Coordinator

14. Other duties as assigned by the Director of the Academy

15. Have an overall view of staffing needs for areas served along with maintaining and productive NEMSA location

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Minimum of Associate degree required. Bachelor's degree preferred

2. Instructor certification by state EMS authority or obtained within the first 6 months

3. Instructor certification in BLS or obtained within the first 6 months

4. Typing skills, basic Microsoft Office/Google suite program skills

5. Understanding of staffing trends within designated areas

INTERPERSONAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Maintain social, ethical and organizational norms.

2. Achieve accomplishment of all task details, no matter how small.

3. Maintain good personal motivation; develop a sense of ownership of job tasks and results.

4. Must have a sense of urgency for all work performed.

5. Ability to work under the pressure of meeting strict deadlines.

6. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

1. Orientation to job requirements.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Physical 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 requirements:

X

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 ENVIRONMENT:

Specific 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).

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