Clinical Practice Coordinator - Training

About the role

The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S., serving over 1,000,000 residents and promoting values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability. The Office of the Medical Director (OMD) provides medical direction and oversight for the Fort Worth Regional EMS System, working to improve out-of-hospital emergency medical care and patient outcomes. The Clinical Practice Division collaborates with Fort Worth Fire and member cities to deliver high-quality clinical training and education to EMS providers. Two Clinical Practice Coordinator – Training positions are available. Depending on assignment, the role may involve touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, repetitive motions, climbing, balancing, pushing, pulling, and lifting; incumbents may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, odors, dust, poor ventilation; classified as Light Work (exerting up to 20 pounds occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, or negligible force constantly).

Responsibilities

• Assists with the New Employee Orientation Program with instructing and evaluating of new hires and transitional employees in all phases of the credentialing process
• Manages the credentialing field training process and coordination of officers in the provision of initial credentialing and maintenance of credentialing
• Conducts or assists with credentialing and pre-credentialing interviews to assess individual’s readiness for independent practice
• Coordinates and reviews the Clinical Credentialing and Education Program related to the EMS Agency or First Responders to include policies, competencies and procedures for credentialing, education and training to ensure program effectiveness and alignment with OMD purpose and operational efficiency
• Collects, maintains, and tracks records of credentialed providers within the system for compliance with all credentialing requirements
• Acts as an educational resource for system personnel and training officers
• Collaborates with co-workers, peers, and others to develop innovative educational programs designed to meet the needs of the EMS community and EMS providers
• Assists with writing and validation of clinical knowledge assessment exams, skill evaluations, and simulation scenarios
• Assists with other OMD responsibilities and projects as assigned by the Medical Director or designee
• Manages the development, instruction, and evaluation for the clinical training curriculum
• Oversees evaluation and progression of all new hires and transitional employees in the initial clinical training phase of the credentialing process
• Supervises EMS operational personnel assigned to assist in the initial clinical education and training activities
• Assists with instruction of Train the Trainer for newly hired Field Training Officers
• Assists with evaluating all new hires and transitional employees in all phases of the credentialing process
• Manages, as assigned, initial EMS certification programs offered by OM
• Coordinates and instructs Community Education Emergency Care (Stop the Bleed, Hands only CPR)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related field (e.g., emergency medical services