EMT Program Director
Vancouver, WA
$72,800-79,040 annual salary depending on experience
Clark County Fire District 5 is seeking a dedicated and experienced Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Program Director! This role offers an exciting opportunity to oversee program operations, ensure instructional quality, and maintain vital inter-agency relationships.
Responsibilities:
Administrative Responsibilities
- Manage daily operations and instructional quality of the EMT Program
- Ensure compliance with WA state health department guidelines for EMT certification
- Perform administrative tasks (emails, paperwork, scheduling, coordination) and maintain program accreditation
- Act as liaison to local Fire Department and local College
- Coordinate clinical experiences with agency stakeholders and ensure course applicants meet prerequisites
- Develop industry contacts, student handbook, course syllabus, quizzes, and tests
- Schedule and oversee a team of instructors, addressing concerns and providing advice as needed
- Monitor instructor credentials, conduct yearly EMS Evaluator courses, and represent the program at public events
- Handle recruitment, hiring, and separation of instructors, stepping in as a lecture or lab instructor when needed
Program Liaison Responsibilities
- Maintain inter-agency contracts with American Medical Response (AMR), as well as local Vancouver Fire department and Clark College
- Conduct regular audits of contracts and policies
- Manage communication between the EMT program and clinical sites regarding student and personnel conduct
- Participate in Advisory Committee meetings and community health events
- Perform yearly program outcome assessments
Recruitment and Program Development Responsibilities:
- Recruit and interview diverse instructors from local agencies to ensure program diversity and provide students with networking opportunities
- Attend bi-monthly council meetings to present program metrics, such as NREMT pass rates, graduation numbers, and job placement statistics
- Participate in EMS Education updates workshops and collaborate with other Senior EMS Instructors (SEI) on system improvements
- Oversee program development and maintain the Senior EMS Instructor credential, including ongoing training, monitoring of SEI candidates, and coordination of initial EMT courses
Qualifications:
- Senior EMS Instructor (SEI) Certification required (Must have completed or currently working on completion of certification by Summer of 2026)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR Certification
- BLS CPR Instructor Certification
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as an EMT or Paramedic with private ambulance company, Fire Department or Fire District
Benefits:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and sick time
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
- Washington Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Remote work two days a week
How to Apply: Email your resume to Jennifer Bethke at [email protected]