UCLA Center for Prehospital Care

The UCLA Center for Prehospital Care is just one of three centers of its kind in the nation, and the leading emergency and prehospital academic center on the West Coast. Through the UCLA Emergency Medical Technician Programs, we educate over 1,000 students each year. We are currently seeking a full-time EMT PROGRAM COORDINATOR to complement our existing staff and faculty.

ROLE: The EMT Program Coordinator works closely with the EMT Program Director, Principal Instructor, and additional Program Coordinator, and is responsible for coordinating all facets of the clinical skills curriculum for the EMT and EMT Refresher Programs. The responsibilities include: coordinating the practical and clinical sessions; supervising and mentoring assigned Clinical Instructors during skills sessions; administering, grading, and recording scheduled student examinations; ensuring that all necessary equipment and supplies are at course locations (transportation of equipment is necessary); lecturing in EMT and BLS programs.

THE BENEFITS OF BELONGING: UCLA offers an outstanding benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance. Full-time employees are also eligible for over 3 weeks combined of paid holiday and vacation days and a two-third UCLA tuition reduction program available after 6 months of continuous service. Salary is based on education and experience.

QUALIFICATIONS:

A current Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B) certification or Paramedic license (preferred).
A current American Heart Association BLS provider certification (instructor preferred; may be trained)
NAEMSE Educator certification or FF 1A/1B or Vocational Education Teaching certification
A minimum of 2 years of EMS work experience
Previous lecturing and course/skills coordination experience
Prior supervisory experience in which you demonstrated strong leadership and excellent communication skills.
Proven experience demonstrating organizational, multi-tasking, and “follow through” skills.
Detailed knowledge of Primary, Recertification, and NREMT-B training programs.
Experience in operating an IBM personal computer for the purposes of word processing, e-mailing, lecture presentations, scoring of examinations, etc. Must type 45-wpm minimum.
Have valid unrestricted California Driver's license and be available to drive personal vehicle to off-campus locations.

Applicants must be able to work a varying and demanding schedule that consistently includes evenings and weekends, be able to work independently and follow through on assignments with attention to detail and minimal direction, and have skill in working and collaborating as part of a team.

TO APPLY:
Qualified applicants should submit their resume and letter of interest by July 1, 2009 to:

UCLA Center for Prehospital Care, Attn: Rosa Calva, Personnel Manager
10990 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1450, Los Angeles, CA 90025
or by fax (310) 312-9322 or e-mail to rcalva@mednet.ucla.edu <mailto:rcalva@mednet.ucla.edu> (EOE.)

Part-Time Positions

ACLS and PALS Instructor

The UCLA Center for Prehospital Care is one of the leading emergency and prehospital academic center on the West Coast. One of only four centers of its kind in the nation, the Center is dedicated to advancing the systems and methods of EMS. We teach, test, and certify the people who provide care to the ill or injured in the prehospital setting.

Duties: ACLS and PALS Instructors provide lecture presentations and skills instruction according to

American Heart Association Community Training Center standards. Courses are provided for the UCLA

Medical Center and general medical community at large. Responsibilities include: providing mini-demonstrations, acting as a student advocate

in the learning process, and creating an active learning environment. The Clinical Instructor position is a part-time (per diem) position with a

starting rate of $24.00 per hour.

Qualifications: Current Paramedic or Registered Nurse license. One (1) year minimum of field or clinical experience (working as a Paramedic or RN. One (1) year minimum of teaching experience. Current BLS provider certification.

ACLS and/or PALS or PHTLS provider and instructor certifications.

Applicants must also have excellent communication skills, be available to work evenings and weekends, be able to work independently and have skill in working and collaborating as part of a team.

To Apply: All qualified interested applicants are encouraged to apply by sending a letter of interest and a resume to:

Personnel Manager

UCLA Center for Prehospital Care

10990 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1450, Los Angeles, CA 90024

or by e-mail to rcalva@mednet.ucla.edu or fax to (310) 312-9322 (EOE)

Emergency Medical Technician Clinical Instructor

Duties: EMT Clinical Instructors provide short skills presentations and instruction in the UCLA EMT Program. Responsibilities include: providing

mini-demonstrations and instructing students in practical skills, acting as a student advocate in the learning process, and creating an active

learning environment. The EMT Clinical Instructor position is a part-time (per diem) position with a starting rate of $10.72 per hour.

Qualifications: Current EMT certification. Six (6) months of EMT working experience. Current BLS provider certification. Current BLS Instructor certification (can be trained). Previous teaching experience (preferred).

Applicants must also have excellent communication skills, be available to work evenings and weekends, be able to work independently and have skill in working and collaborating as part of a team.

To Apply: All qualified interested applicants are encouraged to apply by sending a letter of interest and a resume to:

Personnel Manager

UCLA Center for Prehospital Care

10990 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1450, Los Angeles, CA 90024

or by e-mail to rcalva@mednet.ucla.edu or fax to (310) 312-9322 (EOE)

National Registry Examination Proctor

Duties: National Registry Examination Proctors are responsible for testing paramedic candidates according to National Registry standards. National Registry Examinations are held on Sundays and are approximately ten hours in length, six times per year. The position requires the applicant to proctor at least three examinations a year. No prior proctoring experience necessary. The National Registry Examination Proctor is a per diem position with a pay rate of $20 per hour. Breakfast and lunch provided on exam dates.

Qualifications: One-year of work experience as a paramedic within the last three years, current paramedic license, ACLS instructor certification preferred. The position requires the applicant to proctor at least three examinations a year.

To Apply: All qualified interested applicants are encouraged to apply by sending a letter of interest and a resume to:

Personnel Manager

UCLA Center for Prehospital Care

10990 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1450, Los Angeles, CA 90024

or by e-mail to rcalva@mednet.ucla.edu or fax to (310) 312-9322 (EOE)

Phlebotomy Clinical Instructor

Duties: Phlebotomy Clinical Instructors provide short skills presentations and instruction. Responsibilities include: providing mini-demonstrations and instructing students in practical skills, acting as a student advocate in the learning process, and creating an active learning environment. The Clinical Instructor position is a part-time (per diem) position with a starting rate of $15.35 per hour.

Qualifications: Demonstrated work experience as a phlebotomist. Current State of California Phlebotomist Certification or be eligible for state certification exam. State of California instructor certification (may be obtained later). A current American Heart Association CPR provider card (may be trained). Previous teaching experience (preferred).

Applicants must also have excellent communication skills, be available to work evenings and weekends, be able to work independently and have skill in working and collaborating as part of a team.

To Apply: All qualified interested applicants are encouraged to apply by sending a letter of interest and a resume to:

Personnel Manager

UCLA Center for Prehospital Care

10990 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1450, Los Angeles, CA 90024

or by e-mail to rcalva@mednet.ucla.edu or fax to (310) 312-9322 (EOE)

Paramedic Program Clinical Instructor

Duties: The Clinical Instructor's primary responsibilities include teaching, evaluating, and testing clinical skills for paramedic students at our program located in Inglewood. Several part-time per diem positions are available with a starting rate of $20 per hour.

Qualifications: Current licensures as a paramedic or RN is required. One year work experience as a paramedic or relevant clinical experience is required. BLS and ACLS provider certifications are required (instructor certifications are preferred). PALS/PHTLS provider/instructor certifications are preferred. Previous teaching experience is preferred.

Applicants must also have applicable computer skills, excellent communication skills, be able to work independently, and have skill in working and collaborating as part of a team.

To Apply: All qualified interested applicants are encouraged to apply by sending a letter of interest and a resume to:

Personnel Manager

UCLA Center for Prehospital Care

10990 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1450, Los Angeles, CA 90024

or by e-mail to rcalva@mednet.ucla.edu or fax to (310) 312-9322 (EOE)