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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