What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional Coordinator position at Acadian Ambulance?
Job Opening – Regional Coordinator - Houston, TX
The National EMS Academy, a division of Acadian Ambulance, is currently seeking a full-time Reginal Coordinator. The chosen candidate will oversee three designated NEMSA locations: Houston, TX, Memphis, and Nashville, TN. Provide supervision to designated NEMSA sites. Responsible for staffing pipelines of initial education training of EMTs, Paramedics and ECAs. Manage NEMSA instructors in providing successful results in training and recruiting. Accountable for all designated site-specific activities and directives from the Manager and Director of NEMSA.
Duties and Responsibilities: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, skills, or working conditions associated with the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Supervise all activities of Instructors at designated NEMSA sites
Provide site specific reports as directed to EMS Program Manager or Director
Accountable for all designated site- specific issues
Provide backup education instruction as needed or manage adjunct coverage when applicable
Accountable for staffing projections along with successful implantation of plans resulting in positive growth in all EMS training programs
Ensure proper NEMSA procedures and processes are being followed at designated NEMSA sites and complete periodic audit reports to EMS Program Manager.
Function as a resource for mentorship in the different courses offered within the EMR, ECA, EMT, and Paramedic curriculums
Provide guidance and professional development opportunities for instructors at designated sites
Provide summary designated site reports as needed
Audit student files for each EMR, ECA, EMT, and Paramedic student and each respective course
Maintain all credentials required by the job
Oversee course completion paperwork for each paramedic student
Complete performance appraisals and career conversations for NEMSA Instructors reporting to Regional Coordinator
Other duties as assigned by the Director of the Academy
Have an overall view of staffing needs for areas served along with maintaining and productive NEMSA location
Qualifications:
Minimum of Associate degree required. Bachelor’s degree preferred
Instructor certification by state EMS authority or obtained within the first 6 months
Instructor certification in BLS or obtained within the first 6 months
Typing skills, basic Microsoft Office/Google suite program skills
Understanding of staffing trends within designated areas
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
