EMS Instructor & Paramedic Clinical Coordinator (TRAINER 3)

The University of California, Davis Fire Department (UCDFD) is seeking a Contract EMS Instructor and Clinical Coordinator to support its Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Paramedic Program.
In collaboration with the Paramedic Program Lead, the Contract EMS Instructor and Clinical Coordinator is responsible for overseeing all aspects of clinical coordination, including but not limited to:
* Student placement and scheduling.
* Communication with hospital department staff and managers.
* Facilitating and conducting clinical site orientations.
* Tracking student and staff programmatic expectations and requirements.
* Ordering, obtaining, and distributing student name badges for clinical rotations.
* Conducting site visits at the various clinical sites.
In addition to clinical coordination, this position includes instructional responsibilities within the Paramedic Program as available and assigned. The role may also provide teaching support for other EMS Division programs, such as the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program and CPR classes, based on program needs and within contractual hour limitations.
This is a variable-hour, hourly contract position requiring flexibility, as weekly hours will fluctuate based on program demands. Hours cannot exceed 0.43 FTE or 894 hours per year.
The ideal candidate is a punctual, self-motivated professional who is energetic, organized, and detail oriented. They must possess:
* Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and non-verbal).
* Organizational skills to plan and implement program timelines effectively.
* Flexibility to adapt and modify student schedules and clinical site assignments as needed.
* Problem-solving skills to develop workable solutions for the team in real time.
Additionally, in alignment with the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP), the Contract EMS Instructor and Clinical Coordinator must:
* Have documented experience in emergency medical services.
* Possess knowledge of the curriculum and clinical requirements for the Paramedic Program.
* Demonstrate knowledge of the program's evaluation processes for student learning and performance.
The Contract EMS Instructor and Clinical Coordinator must be available to work flexible administrative hours during the week to fulfill clinical coordination duties, including conducting site visits and meeting with students and hospital staff at UC Davis or other area hospitals. Additionally, they will provide instructional support for the Paramedic Program's skills labs as needed, including current sessions scheduled for Fridays from 0800 to 1800.

Apply By Date February 12, 2025 at 11:59pm

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

• Current California certification or licensure as an EMT-Paramedic, Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse Practitioner (NP), Physician Assistant (PA), or Medical Doctor (MD) is required.
• An associates Degree with a minimum of six years of experience or a bachelor's degree or higher with a minimum of three years of experience in medical or allied health education, training, and practice, with a solid foundation in EMS.
• Demonstrated experience in coordinating educational activities, coupled with excellent verbal, written, and non-verbal communication skills. Proficiency in computer use is essential, including software for presentations, file management, documentation, and comprehensive reporting.
• Ability to deliver instruction effectively in clinical and classroom environments, assess student learning and performance, and facilitate successful student outcomes aligned with program objectives.

Preferred Qualifications

• National Association of EMS Educators (NAEMSE) Instructor I certification or completion of forty (40) hours of documented teaching methodology instruction, including methods, materials, and evaluation of instruction. Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning theories, competency-based education principles, and effective facilitation techniques.
• Documented experience working in hospital, pre-hospital, or EMS environments to support clinical education, with familiarity in program accreditation standards such as CoAEMSP or California Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA).
• Experience with learning management systems (LMS), simulation-based training tools, and student management platforms to enhance educational delivery and student engagement.
• Proven experience in professional team leadership, including creating schedules, managing coordination, assigning work, monitoring progress, and producing reports. Ability to work independently as a self-starter while effectively collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, including hospital partners, medical directors, and program leadership.
• Ability to adapt to changing program needs in a positive, professional, and productive manner. Demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive educational environment that meets the needs of diverse student populations and healthcare settings.

Key Responsibilities

• 80% - Clinical Coordination
• 20% - Instruction

Department Overview

The Contract EMS Instructor and Clinical Coordinator operates under the general direction of the UCDFD EMS Division Head, Paramedic Program Director, and Lead Instructor. This position works closely with the Medical Director and other EMS Division members to coordinate and manage the clinical components of the Paramedic Program.
The incumbent will coordinate and oversee clinical education for the Paramedic Program, ensuring students are appropriately placed and scheduled for clinical rotations. Responsibilities include managing all aspects of clinical block assignments, such as Front Line, Operating Room (OR), Preceptorship, Burn Intensive Care Unit (BICU), Obstetrics (OB), and Pediatric Emergency Department (Peds ED) rotations. The incumbent collaborates with hospital education teams, including but not limited to UC Davis or other area hospitals, to facilitate clinical preceptor orientations and ensure program requirements, expectations, and objectives are clearly communicated to supervising personnel.
The role also involves managing logistical tasks, such as reserving instructional spaces, providing students with parking and classroom location information, and coordinating ID badge requests. The incumbent will maintain open communication with clinical site managers to ensure clinical block availability, assign students to rotations, and disseminate timelines and objectives. Additionally, the incumbent will create and manage tools for student signups, monitor student-preceptor assignments, and provide real-time feedback and course corrections as needed through on-site check-ins and consistent email communication.
Throughout clinical time blocks, the incumbent will remain accessible via cell phone, provide timely support to students and staff, and monitor ongoing needs through frequent communication. This role requires continuous collaboration to meet program objectives, evaluate student progress, and ensure the successful delivery of clinical education.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $32.42/hr. - $57.71/hr. - Please note this position is subject to a departmental budgeted maximum amount of $53.88/hr.
• Salary Frequency: Monthly
• Salary Grade: Grade 21
• UC Job Title: TRAINER 3
• UC Job Code: 004163
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Staff: Contract
• Percentage of Time: 43% - Variable
• Shift Hours: Manager will advise
• Location: Davis, CA.
• Union Representation: 99 - Non-Represented (PPSM)
• Benefits Eligible: No
• This position is 100% on-site

Benefits

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting either our handy Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page.

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* High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
* UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
* Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
* Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
* WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
* On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
* Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
* Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
* Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here
* UC Davis cares about building a community, which is why we provide resources to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion as well as Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support our staff

Physical Demands

• Standing - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Walking - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Sitting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

Environmental Demands

• Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Loud noise levels - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Marked changes in humidity or temperature - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Extreme Temperatures - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Communication skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Numerical skills - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Constant Interaction - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Customer/Patient Contact - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

Work Environment

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.

May be required to stand for extended periods and walk considerable distances while carrying medical equipment. Must be able to carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds or more (e.g., EMS equipment, trauma bags, manikins, and people) without assistance for distances greater than 20 feet and across multiple flights of stairs. Must be able to enter data into a computer (PC), tablet, or other devices, with or without a keyboard, to send emails, document reports, and record student grades. Must be physically capable of operating a variety of medical machinery and training equipment, including but not limited to manikins, suction units, immobilization equipment, defibrillators, and two-way radios. Must remain attentive and engaged for extended periods while working effectively with students, fellow instructors, hospital staff, and other EMS professionals. Must be able to present effectively in front of groups and work in distracting environments, including hospital departments and classrooms. Must possess stamina, strength, agility, power, flexibility, coordination, and balance to perform training and instructional duties. A valid California Driver's License is required. Work schedules will vary and may include nights, weekends, and variable hours to support instruction, clinical site visits, and other classes held outside of standard business hours. The position also requires time dedicated to administrative work for clinical coordination, including scheduling, communication, and documentation tasks. The incumbent is responsible for adhering to all safety guidelines, protocols, and processes while performing job duties in various environments, including classrooms, hospital departments, and clinical settings. The Smoke and Tobacco Free Environment policy is intended to provide a healthier, safer, and more productive work and learning environment for the entire UC community. The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University owned or leased properties, or facilities operated by UC staff or faculty. Smoking and tobacco use are strictly prohibited in indoor and outdoor spaces, parking lots, residential spaces, and University vehicles. https://ucdavispolicy.ellucid.com/documents/view/271 The work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which requires following basic safety precautions. The work involves light exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.

Special Requirements - Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position

• This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment
• This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At UC Davis, we're solving life's most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don't just maintain - we improve. We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds and you belong here. As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

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