EMT Program Director

EMT Program Director Specialized Recruiting Group Vancouver, WA Job Details Full-time $80,040 - $85,180 a year 3 days ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Work from home Employee assistance program Vision insurance Flexible schedule Retirement plan Qualifications Academic program development Faculty hiring CPR Certification Contract management Professional networking (candidate sourcing) Operations management Accreditation standards (regulatory compliance area) Overseeing educational regulatory compliance EMT Certification BLS Certification Collaborating with government agencies Full cycle recruiting State healthcare regulations Contract management in healthcare 3 years Schedule management Team management EMT experience Basic life support Overseeing academic personnel management Contracts Interviewing Academic program coordination Training & development BLS Instructor Certification Senior level Test-based student assessment Teaching Full Job Description EMT Program Director Vancouver, WA $80,040 - $85,180 annual salary depending on experience and qualifications 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 Fall of 2026)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR Certification
• BLS CPR Instructor Certification
• Minimum of 3 years' experience and currently certified as an EMT or Paramedic in the state of Washington 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
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Pay:

$80,040.00 - $85,180.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Vancouver, WA 98662