Job Title

Job Family

Job Code

Job Exempt

EMS Training Coordinator

Seiu_Professional

AHM61

Pay Grade

Pay Rate Type

Minimum

Midpoint

Maximum

S12

Salary

$28.28

$36.07

$43.85

Job Description

Performs professional-level work and is responsible for the education of Orlando Fire Department (OFD) EMTs and Paramedics in accordance with the standards and objectives established by the EMS Division and the Office of the Medical Director. Implements and evaluates lesson plans for OFD EMTs and Paramedics to include scheduled activities, simulations, and materials of sequences. Assists with plan instruction to achieve specific objectives based upon need and established program objectives and monitor course participants' performance and attendance. Responsible for participating in educational planning sessions and providing weekly, monthly, and annual reports on the overall effectiveness of the Continuous Quality Improvement Program. Duties are performed under the general direction of the Training Assistant Chief.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate's Degree in a Health Care, Education, or related field and seven (7) years of pre-hospital experience as a paramedic, including at least two (2) years of field supervisory, preceptor, or FTO experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Valid Florida Driver's License required. Graduation from an accredited paramedic program and current certification as a National Registry Paramedic or State of Florida Paramedic required. Instructor certifications in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Basic Life Support (BLS), or other instructor certifications may be required, according to department or system need. Previous management experience in pre-hospital or hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

Note: The listed duties are only illustrative and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed by this job class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.

Reviews participants' success rates and implements plan to assist OFD EMTs and Paramedics with required compliance.

Evaluates the performance of OFD EMTs and Paramedics regarding achievements in program objectives and activities and make necessary provisions to meet learning needs.

Arranges and coordinates guest speakers, prepares lectures, simulation drive-out training and in-house practical demonstrations for OFD EMTs and Paramedics throughout the department.

Assists with implementation and administration of the Continuous Quality Improvement Program (CQIP) initiatives.

Assures quality care is being provided by the Emergency Medical Service (EMS) system.

Gathers statistical data, analyzes information, and makes recommendations on system improvements.

Assists Lieutenant Training Officer with coordination, researching, designing, and delivery of Department monthly, and annual training schedules and materials.

Helps to oversee the fire department's Field Training Evaluation Program.

Researching topics, design and delivering course content

Evaluating comprehension, compliance and remediating

Record keeping and evaluation

Report generating, and data analyses

Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of the principles of supervision and ability to apply this knowledge to work problems

Knowledge of statistical record keeping practices

Knowledge of the operation of standard EMS operations

Knowledge of the law, rules and regulations controlling EMS operations

Knowledge of computers and their applications with specific emphasis on current Departmental patient care software

Skilled in the operation of a personal computer, its software and hardware

Skilled in dealing with the public and Fire personnel effectively and efficiently

Skilled in presenting work reports to upper management effectively both orally and in writing

Significant communication skills for teaching and reemphasizing concepts, skills and training

Ability to remain calm and provide effective instruction and direction.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, OFD personnel staff, other professional external stakeholders and general public.

Ability to train/support less experienced co-workers.

Ability to develop work procedures

Ability to maintain records and to prepare reports of tabulations for such records

Ability to make decisions in accordance with rules, regulations, and established policies and procedures

Ability to provide information correctly and concisely both orally and in writing

Ability to perform work involving written/numerical data and to make arithmetic calculations both manually and on the computer

Ability to plan and coordinate the work of others