EMS Education Coordinator

Johnson County Kansas•Olathe, KS

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Johnson County Department of Health and Environment is seeking an EMS Education Coordinator. This role leads the development and delivery of high-quality, evidence-based education programs aligned with clinical protocols and quality improvement initiatives, oversees system-wide credentialing for more than 1,000 clinicians, and ensures rigorous, up-to-date testing practices. In close collaboration with hospitals and internal partners, the coordinator translates quality and performance data into targeted educational strategies that drive continuous improvement and enhance patient outcomes.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Current Paramedic certification in the state of Kansas, or eligible for reciprocity.
Three (3) years of paramedic, training, or related professional experience.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record required to operate a vehicle for County business.
Must successfully pass a pre-employment background check.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Clinical Research, Education, Nursing, EMS, Public Health, or a related field.
Master’s degree in a related field (e.g., Education, EMS, Nursing, Public Health, Public Administration, or Clinical Research).
Previous experience in education, training, and/or quality assurance/quality improvement.
Working knowledge of public sector operations.

Responsibilities

Create and deliver educational content across multiple platforms to support EMS clinician development
Coordinate quarterly skills labs and simulation-based training with EMS and Fire agencies across Johnson County
Serve as an instructor within the EMS system and support agency-level education efforts
Act as the primary point of contact from the Office of the Medical Director (OMD) for system educators
Support the EMS System Credentialing Program by conducting annual audits for all EMS clinicians, reviewing and updating credentialing exam questions to align with current standards and best practices, and editing and managing system-wide credentialing examinations
Contribute to quality improvement initiatives by delivering hospital feedback reports to EMS clinicians, incorporating data into clinical registries (e.g., Mission Lifeline, CARES), and translating QA/QI findings into targeted educational content
Oversee and maintain the OMD learning management system to ensure access to high-quality training resources