EMS Education Manager (Vacancy)

City of Columbus•Varies by position, OH

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About The Position

Under direction, the EMS Education Manager plans, develops, implements, and evaluates all phases of emergency medical services (EMS) education programs for the Division of Fire. The role develops and delivers initial and continuing EMS training in consultation with the EMS medical director, evaluates training effectiveness and staff skills, maintains program quality and accreditation, and oversees the EMS online learning management system and training modules. The position coordinates trainee certification records and clinical training sessions, develops instructional materials and examinations, and serves as a resource on EMS care, treatment methods, and protocols. It collaborates with healthcare and EMS professionals and participates in advisory committees supporting county-wide EMS delivery, shared resources, and mutual training. The role also supervises EMS instructional staff, including performance appraisals, leave approvals, and disciplinary actions.

Requirements

Possess a valid State of Ohio Paramedic certification or National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Paramedic certification, and a bachelor’s degree.
For the paramedic qualification pathway: three years of experience teaching EMS curriculum at the paramedic level in an accredited training facility and one year of paramedic-level pre-hospital field experience.
Alternatively, possess a valid State of Ohio Registered Nurse license and a bachelor’s degree.
For the nursing qualification pathway: three years of experience teaching EMS curriculum at the paramedic or nursing level in an accredited training facility and one year of nursing experience providing emergency medical services or critical care.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement initial and continuing EMS training programs in accordance with national curriculum standards, in consultation with the EMS medical director.
Develop and implement systems to evaluate training program effectiveness using feedback from instructors and enrollees.
Evaluate the knowledge and skills of current paramedic staff and recommend additional training as needed.
Conduct ongoing quality reviews of training programs and initiate improvements when warranted.
Develop training objectives, write classroom materials, and create written and practical examinations.
Oversee the EMS online learning management system; create training modules and evaluate and modify vendor-supplied modules for current EMS needs.
Ensure training programs meet criteria for state and national programmatic accreditation.
Coordinate documentation and record keeping to facilitate trainee certification by the State of Ohio EMS Board and the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Board.
Maintain familiarity and compliance with requirements for an EMS education program director under state and national standards.
Serve as a Division resource on EMS matters, including care and treatment methods, techniques, and protocols.
Communicate with hospital personnel, physicians, nurses, and other EMS professionals about current emergency medical care practices, methods, techniques, and protocols.
Ride along on emergency runs to observe trainees or paramedic staff providing emergency medical care.
Schedule and coordinate hospital and vehicle clinical training sessions for program enrollees.
Direct preparation of lesson plans, individual progress reports, grade sheets, and other instructional materials.
Serve on internal and external advisory committees supporting county-wide EMS delivery, mutual training events, and shared resources.
Supervise EMS instructional staff, including conducting performance appraisals, approving leave requests, and initiating disciplinary actions.