JOB CLASSIFICATION
Pay grade level: N/A
Compensation: $61,699.04 - $79,001.30. Commensurate with education outlined in the current collective bargaining contract salary schedule for 2024-2025.
Employee Category: Faculty (212 days)
Department: Emergency Medical Education
Reports to: Director of Emergency Medical Education
FLSA status: Exempt
Job Code: AA042212PCC
Location: Primarily Main Campus, but any other college location as assigned by the appropriate administrator

 

SUMMARY
The Clinical Coordinator of the Paramedic Program shall be responsible to the Director of Emergency Medical Education for all clinical activities of the Paramedic students, assist with classroom and lab instruction as scheduled or needed, assist the Director in curriculum development, development of clinical and field internship policies and practices, maintenance of accreditation status, recruitment and selection of students.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

• Effectively coordinate and instruct the approved EMS Clinical Program to include monitoring, scheduling, tutoring, evaluations, and field internship visits.
• Participate in continuous evaluation of students within the framework of the program with input from clinical site personnel.
• Utilize electronic software programs to schedule, track, audit, and make reports on student activities, performance, and progress toward program requirements.
• Participate in curriculum planning, instructional unit development, implementation, and evaluation of the EMS program.
• Plan, execute, gather, analyze, and distribute all necessary assessments for initial and continual EMS program approval and accreditation.
• Participate as a class or lab instructor for the EMR, EMT, and Paramedic courses as needed.
• Assist with advising prospective and enrolled students in assigned curricula.
• Travel to clinical and field internship sites and other locations assigned for student learning.
• Perform other relevant responsibilities as assigned by the Program Director or Dean.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of current trends in managing medical and trauma patients.
• Knowledge of best practices in EMS education.
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications, especially Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong critical-thinking skills.
• Effective time-management and organization skills.
• Professional written and oral communication skills.
• High energy, self-starter who can work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to manage several projects with multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships and establish credibility with all levels of employee in the organization and all external KCKCC clinical partners.
• Ability to problem solve and adapt to changes in schedule when needed.
• Ability to create, update, and manage multiple schedules.
• Ability to manage clinical placement and student health requirement computer database systems.
• Ability to work in a student-centered, team environment with a variety of individuals.
• Ability to foster a positive educational climate designed to enhance learning and motivation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree or higher.
• Current certification in American Heart Association BLS.
• Current certification as a Kansas Paramedic.
• Minimum of three (3) years providing EMS or critical patient care.
• Minimum of two (2) years teaching in emergency care or continuing medical education.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• EMS supervisory experience, including responsibility for medical quality performance systems.
• Nationally Registered Paramedic.
• Five (5) or more years providing EMS or critical patient care.
• Experience teaching in an accredited or state-approved EMS education program.
  ACLS and PALS certifications.

WORKING CONDITIONS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and occasionally push or lift items. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK SCHEDULE
In alignment with the requirements of the Master Contract and to meet programmatic needs. 40 hours per week. Must be able to work a variable schedule/hours to meet operational needs. May require evening and weekend hours.
 

TO APPLY
Visit www.kckcc.edu and click on CAREERS for a list of available positions.

• Read the job announcement carefully noting the initial screening date, minimum qualifications, and required information. Note that information contained in your application materials will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Make sure you complete/submit all the documents listed as required.
• If the position lists a required transcript (during the application process) unofficial transcripts may be submitted. However, please note that upon selection for hire, you will be required to submit official transcripts.
• Ensure that your transcripts show that a degree was awarded or conferred if you are stating that it is your highest level of education completed. If you certify your level of education and it cannot be verified from your transcript(s), your application may not be referred to the selection committee.
• Foreign degrees are acceptable provided they have been translated and/or shown to have equivalency to a United States: Associate, Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate level degree.
• Documentation verifying completion of a degree, course work within a discipline, or other educational criteria should be electronically attached (uploaded) to your application.
• Three (3) professional references with phone number and email addresses are required.
• A college selection committee is responsible for application review and interviews. The final candidate(s) selected to be hired will be made by the hiring manager.
• Successful completion of a background check on all persons recommended for employment is required Individual hiring departments may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process.

***This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.

KCKCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer