09/20/12
140-03
EXTENDED 11/01/12
THE COUNTY OF YAKIMA
is now accepting applications
for the position of
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
TRAINING COORDINATOR
Hiring Range:$3,981.00 per month, plus excellent benefits
Opening:There is one full-time (40 hours per week)opening with the Yakima County Department of Emergency Medical Services. The EMS Training Coordinator is responsible for coordinating, developing, implementing, and evaluating the initial and continuing EMS education programs of Yakima County. This recruitment could be used to fill jobs that occur within 90 days of the closing date of this posting.
Essential Job Functions:
Curriculum Development: Develops the on-going training & evaluation program for volunteer and lay emergency medical personnel and providers. Develops training materials, exams, and practical scenarios for on-going and initial Emergency Medical Services (EMS) training programs. Develops and maintains an up-to-date, and comprehensive Web site to enhance EMS education and foster open communication among EMS agencies and providers. Attends conferences and workshops looking for the latest in EMS education techniques and technology. Develops PowerPoint presentations for educational offerings. Video tapes guest speakers (i.e. physician, RN, and others), edits video, and uploads content to online training site. Maintains online training site.
Instructor Development: Provide on-going support for the EMS instructors and evaluators. Maintain communications with the EMS instructors and evaluators via phone, newsletters, e-mail, workshops and website. Provide innovative programs to actively recruit and maintain interest of our existing pool of instructors and evaluators. Develop and maintain active instructor evaluation programs that provides instructors and evaluators with immediate positive reinforcement and constructive feedback. Perform formal evaluations of EMS instructors on an annual basis.
Other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions: Position requires driving to training sites; care and alertness when training others in
physicalactivities; mobility, stooping, kneeling, crawling, crouching, reaching, standing, handling of objects,
grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Rated as Medium work with lifting up to 50
pounds.
Equipment Used: Computer and related software, copier, fax machine, automobile, rescue and EMS training equipment.
Minimum Qualifications:
Knowledge of: (Upon entry)
Emergency Medical Services.
Public speaking techniques;
Group meeting facilitation;
Project planning methods and techniques;
Customer service and team building concepts;
Training models and techniques related to the field;
EMS certification requirements.
Skills in: (Upon entry)
Critical decision making;
Effective time management;
Use of EMS training equipment;
Group facilitation and presentation;
Communication skills, both oral and written;
Teaching, coaching, and mentoring skills;
Ability to maintain positive interpersonal relationships;
Supervision, counseling and interviewing techniques;
Computer skills including word, excel, and powerpoint programs;
Experience & Training
Associates degree in Health Services, Paramedic Education ora related field and 4 years experience as an EMS provider with 2 years EMS training and supervisory experience, OR any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge skills and abilities to complete the job.
Required Qualifications:
Current WA State driver’s license
Current EMS credential at the EMT level (AEMT, EMT- Paramedic)
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in video productionand use of computer software and peripheral equipment (projectors) and / programs such as Microsoft Office
Senior EMS Instructor
BLS for Healthcare Provider AHA Instructor
ACLS Instructor, PALS Instructor, or PHTLS Instructor.
A minimum of 4 years experience in pre-hospital medical care (fire service or ambulance)
Selection Procedure:
Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires will be accepted until 4:00 p.m., Thursday, November 29, 2012.
Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of past experience and training. Applicants claiming veteran’s preference
eligibility will be required tocomplete the Application for Veterans’ Preference Form. For further information and
application forms, contact:
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
128 N. 2nd Street, Room B27
YAKIMA WA 98901
“AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER”
Yakima County ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of a person’s sex, race, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, creed, political belief, sexual orientation, veteran’s status, or any other protected status under federal or state statute. Disabled applicants may request accommodation to participate in the job application and/or selection process for employment. Please contact Human Resources for further information. If you are interested in the status of this position after closing, please see “Status of Openings” under the Job Opportunities tab on the Human Resources web page at This will be the only method of status notification for this position.
In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Yakima County will hire only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States.
Accommodation to participate in the job application and/or selection process for employment will be made upon request. Please contact Human Resources for further information.
821304
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
FOR
EMS TRAINING COORDINATOR
The purpose of this form is to provide a screening committee specific information regarding your qualifications for this position. This information, along with your County application form, will be used to assist the committee in selecting candidates to be invited to oral interview(s). Your responses should be as complete as possible; only the most qualified candidates will receive further consideration.
All applicants must submit this completed form along with their application form. The answers to these questions should include your work accomplishments, experience, education, and training that has provided you the skills, knowledge, and abilities needed for this position. Use additional paper if necessary.
Please briefly describe your experience and answer the questions in each of the following areas. Applicants are not required to, but may attachwork samples and/or examples. If included, the examples must be recent (within a year), original work (developed by the applicant), and relevant to the questions being asked in this supplemental questionnaire.
- Describe your experience as an EMS provider.
- Describe any EMS instructor and/or EMS supervisory experience.
- Describe your experience in curriculum development.
- How do we increase a student’s participation during initial (FR, EMT, ILS) or continuing education (OTEP) classes?
- Give an example of where innovative technology can be utilized to enhance the learning environment for our EMS providers.
- What methods can be utilized to foster open communications among EMS instructors and enhance instructor development?
SPECIAL NOTE – IF SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW:
Applicants selected for an interview for the position of Yakima County Emergency Medical Services Training Coordinator will be asked to take a basic knowledge assessment examination, give a 15 minute presentation following the interview, and demonstrate instruction on a practical skill. The applicant will demonstrate their teaching style for the interview panel by instructing on a topic related to Emergency Medical Services. Applicants will be allowed to utilize written materials, PowerPoint presentations, and/or other educational materials that they have developed. Anything that is presented must be the sole work of the applicant or, if the work was done in collaboration with others, the applicant must be very specific and clear on the part that they were responsible for developing. Following the presentation the applicant will provide instruction on the placement of a common piece of rescue equipment. There will be 6 minutes allotted to complete this final task.
MEMORANDUM
Date:October 31, 2012
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From:Yakima County Human Resources Department
Contact Person:Shari HuntPhone:(509) 574-2216
Email:
Ad Regards:Recruitment
Run Dates:To be posted for 30 days
Classification:Professional
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
TRAINING COORDINATOR
$3,981.00 per month, plus excellent benefits
There is one full-time opening with the Yakima County Department of Emergency Medical Services. The position is responsible for coordinating, developing, implementing, and evaluating the initial and continuing EMS education programs of Yakima County. Requires AA in Health Services, Paramedic Education or relatedand 4 years experience as an EMS provider, with 2 years EMS training and supervisory experience. Current WA State driver’s license and EMS credential at the EMT level (AEMT, EMT- Paramedic) required. Experience in video productionand use of computer software and peripheral equipment (projectors) and / programs such as MS Office, Senior EMS Instructor, BLS for Healthcare Provider AHA Instructor, ACLS Instructor, PALS Instructor, or PHTLS Instructor, and a minimum of 4 years experience in pre-hospital medical care (fire service or ambulance) preferred. Applications and supplemental questionnaires will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 29, 2012. For information and forms, contact the Yakima County Human Resources Department, 128 North 2nd St., Room #B27 Courthouse, Yakima, WA 98901. EOE