Program Coordinator
FULL-TIME BENEFITTED EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
The UCLA Center for Prehospital Care is just one of three centers of its kind in the nation, and the leading emergency and prehospital academic center on the West Coast. Through the UCLA Emergency Medical Technician Programs, we educate over 1,000 students each year. We are currently seeking a full-time EMT PROGRAM COORDINATOR to complement our existing staff and faculty.
ROLE: The EMT Program Coordinator works closely with the EMT Program Director, Principal Instructor, and additional Program Coordinator, and is responsible for coordinating all facets of the clinical skills curriculum for the EMT and EMT Refresher Programs. The responsibilities include: coordinating the practical and clinical sessions; supervising and mentoring assigned Clinical Instructors during skills sessions; administering, grading, and recording scheduled student examinations; ensuring that all necessary equipment and supplies are at course locations (transportation of equipment is necessary); lecturing in EMT and BLS programs.
THE BENEFITS OF BELONGING: UCLA offers an outstanding benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance. Full-time employees are also eligible for over 3 weeks combined of paid holiday and vacation days and a two-third UCLA tuition reduction program available after 6 months of continuous service. Salary is based on education and experience.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A current Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B) certification or Paramedic license (preferred).
- A current American Heart Association BLS provider certification (instructor preferred; may be trained)
- NAEMSE Educator certification or FF 1A/1B or Vocational Education Teaching certification
- A minimum of 2 years of EMS work experience
- Previous lecturing and course/skills coordination experience
- Prior supervisory experience in which you demonstrated strong leadership and excellent communication skills.
- Proven experience demonstrating organizational, multi-tasking, and "follow through" skills.
- Detailed knowledge of Primary, Recertification, and NREMT-B training programs.
- Experience in operating an IBM personal computer for the purposes of word processing, e-mailing, lecture presentations, scoring of examinations, etc. Must type 45-wpm minimum.
- Have valid unrestricted California Driver's license and be available to drive personal vehicle to off-campus locations.
Applicants must be able to work a varying and demanding schedule that consistently includes evenings and weekends, be able to work independently and follow through on assignments with attention to detail and minimal direction, and have skill in working and collaborating as part of a team.
TO APPLY:
Qualified applicants should submit their resume and letter of interest by July 1, 2009 to:
UCLA Center for Prehospital Care, Attn: Rosa Calva, Personnel Manager
10990 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1450, Los Angeles, CA 90025
or by fax (310) 312-9322 or e-mail to rcalva@mednet.ucla.edu (EOE.)
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