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UCLA Health EMS Program Director in Los Angeles, California

Description

The UCLA Center for Prehospital Care at the David Geffen School of Medicine in the Department of Emergency Medicine seeks an EMS Program Director to join our organization. The EMS Program Director works under the Executive Director and collaborates closely with Medical Directors and the staff and management team within the UCLA Center for Prehospital Care.

As a key member of our EMS Program, you will have the unique opportunity to lead a high-functioning team in supporting the premier EMS education programs in the nation. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all aspects of the program, from directing and developing various education programs to innovating and researching new learning methods. This role offers a platform to make a significant impact on the future of EMS education.The EMS Program Director will not only be a student advocate in the learning process but also play a crucial role in creating an active learning environment. We maintain a high level of industry competence and foster a collaborative culture where three principles guide us: Do Things Right, Make Things Better, and Be Kind. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to thrive in such an environment, ensuring a supportive and fulfilling work Experience.

Qualified candidates for this position will likely start in the mid-salary range.

Annual range: $78,800-$175,000

Qualifications

Required:

  • Current licensure as a paramedic, Registered Nurse, Physician's Assistant or Physician in the State of California or be eligible for licensure in California.

  • A Bachelor's Degree in health services, education or a related field

  • A minimum of three years clinical experience.

  • A minimum of three years' experience as an educator, with a minimum of two in primary EMS program instruction (EMT or Paramedic)

  • A minimum of two years' experience designing medical educational curriculums and programs.

  • Previous experience with distributed learning or distance learning using systems such as; Adobe Connect or Canvas.

  • Experience delivering fire based EMS educational programs.

  • Proficiency in student evaluations of cognitive, psychomotor and affective domain, including item construction, exam performance metrics, evaluation tool development , implementation and improvement.

  • Detailed working knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations and agencies governing medical education programs.

  • Previous experience directing education programs, hiring, coaching, motivating, and supervising staff, and obtaining program accreditations.

  • Certification as an Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and Basic Cardiac Life Support, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support Instructor from the American Heart Association.

  • Certification as a Prehospital Trauma Life Support Instructor from the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians and the American College of Surgeons.

Preferred:

  • Participation in COAEMSP accreditation

  • A Master's Degree in health services, education or a related field

UCLA Health welcomes all individuals, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disabilities, and we proudly look to each person’s unique achievements and experiences to further set us apart.

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