EMS Paramedic Programs Principal

Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County.  

Equal Employment Opportunities: We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.

JOB DETAILS
Department: EMS
FTE: 1.0 (80 hours per pay period)
Workdays: Monday - Friday
Shift(s): Days/Evenings
Shift Length: 8 hours
Location: In-Person
Other: Driving Requirements 

Purpose of this position: Under the general administrative direction of the EMS Deputy Chief (Manager) Education and the EMS Assistant Chief (Director) is responsible for the administration and coordination of the department’s paramedic programs as part of the education unit.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Paramedic Programs Principal is responsible for program planning, organization, administration, periodic review, program evaluation, continued program development, and program effectiveness, including: 

• Coordinates the development of the educational content of the program curriculum and schedule to ensure appropriateness and medical accuracy
• Conducts program planning meetings and advisory board meetings
• Monitors the quality of the instruction and evaluation of the students
• Assures the quality of clinical and field internship phases of the program
• Assures qualified instruction by EMS Educators and Instructors
  Participates in providing instruction to students
• Reviews and approves the progress of each student and facilitate the development of appropriate corrective measures when a student does not show adequate progress
• Assures the competence of each graduate of the program in the cognitive, psychomotor and affective domains
  Responsible for cooperative involvement with the program Medical Director
• Assures the quality of delegated responsibilities
• Serves as the liaison to CAPCE for all matters involving the organization’s accreditation
• Works with the physician medical director and instructional personnel to accomplish the following requirements: needs assessment, program planning, program implementation, program evaluation and revision and selection of instructional personnel
• Develops and maintains the Paramedic Programs annual budget
• Develops and maintains all necessary contractual agreements
  Develops appropriate program syllabi
• Supervises the cleaning and maintenance of all medical devices and audio-visual equipment necessary for implementing the organization’s activities
• Keeps appropriate records that includ