Education Coordinator

Life EMS • Grand Rapids, MI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Life EMS Ambulance is seeking an Education Coordinator to join their team. This full-time position involves assisting the Director of Education Centre and other coordinators in implementing and instructing EMS programs. The role also includes managing accreditation for various program levels (MFR, EMT, Paramedic, Instructor Coordinator), developing and delivering other training programs such as continuing education, and ensuring the highest standards of patient care and service excellence. Life EMS is recognized as a "Top 100 Best & Brightest Workplaces" and is committed to a rewarding work environment.

Requirements

• Must maintain a MDHHS instructor/coordinator certification
• Must possess or have ability to obtain BLS, PHTLS, ACLS and EPC instructor level certifications
• Evidence of significant prehospital care experience along with outstanding leadership and communications skills that demonstrate an ability to effectively educate individuals ranging from the lay public on through to experienced paramedics and other health care professionals
• Interview and evaluation by Life EMS designee
• Must have outstanding verbal and written skills that demonstrate the ability to train others
• Must pass all Life EMS pre-employment requirements as outlined on the Conditional Offer of Employment
• Must demonstrate positive, respectful behavior in dealing with people at all levels
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have a valid driver’s license and must have and maintain a good driving record
• Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D.

Nice To Haves

• Life EMS Level II Paramedic status preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, but not required
• COVID-19 Vaccination highly encouraged

Responsibilities

• Ensure daily customer happiness
• Development and implementation of a variety of EMS Educational courses, providing direct instruction to students
• Development and implementation of EMS course quizzes and exams, maintenance of course grades.
• Assist the Director of Education Centre in achieving department goals and educational quality initiatives
• Reviews data and compiles statistics to spot trends of problem areas that may need to be addressed individually or as a whole with education and training
• Assists with peer review and constructive critiques of students
• Assist in researching questions/concerns from local medical control representatives.
• Follow all policies and procedures of the Education Centre
• Maintain records as directed by policy and the Director of Education Centre or his/her designee
• Attends meetings as requested by and for the Director of Education Centre to represent Life EMS
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off - two weeks of vacation time within your first year
• 100% scholarships for EMT and Paramedic schooling
• Free continuing education classes
• Life Insurance that is free coverage up to $40,000 for an associate. Additional coverage is available.
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and child care
• Long term and short term disability insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Length of Service Bonus'
• Free vaccinations
• Uniforms are provided and an annual boot allowance
• Associate Assistance Program with free counseling sessions for associates and their family members
• Wellness Activities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED