University of Washington
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PROGRAM OPERATIONS
University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PROGRAM OPERATIONS
Req #:
235480
Department:
DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Job Location:
Harborview Medical Center
Posting Date:
06/12/2024
Closing Info:
Open Until Filled
Salary:
$12,083 - $15,833 per month
Shift:
First Shift
Benefits:
As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs.
As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.
Department of Emergency Medicine has an outstanding opportunity for Assistant Director of Program Operations.
The Department of Emergency Medicine within the University of Washington’s School of Medicine (SoM) has an outstanding opportunity for an Assistant Director within the Michael K. Copass, MD Paramedic Training Program. The Paramedic Training Program (PMT) involves a dynamic environment. PMT is hosted at Harborview Medical Center (HMC) and by the Seattle Fire Department (SFD). The objective of PMT is to educate and train paramedic students to attain advanced knowledge, experience, and skills to evaluate and effectively treat medical emergencies in the pre-hospital setting as mobile intensive care paramedics.
The Assistant Director will be a senior member of the PMT Leadership Team and will report directly to the Director of the Program. This position uses specialized knowledge of paramedic training and SFD operations to partner with the Director to plan, direct, communicate and implement operational and training initiatives throughout the PMT sub-units that are aligned with community and program’s strategic goals and mission.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategic Leadership (45%):
Independently lead the creation of strategic, operational, and business plans for PMT sub-units to ensure the success of the identified initiatives, objectives, and projects to meet Program needs.
Navigate complex, multidisciplinary healthcare systems to identify key contacts and stakeholders to provide input and make decisions relevant to Program projects, processes, and goals.
Lead Program space-related planning and associated projects to ensure training requirements are met.
Continuously improve Program operations by identifying process issues, planning and executing solutions, and evaluating outcomes.
Operations and Planning Management (45%):
In collaboration with and in support of the vision of the Director of Program Operations and Medical Director, oversee administration, organization, and supervision of the educational program. This includes but is not limited to the following:
Quality review and improvement of the educational program to include systems that demonstrate program effectiveness.
Orientation of and collaboration with clinical and field internship organizations and preceptors.
Constructive analysis and resolution of concerns and issues that may arise with Program stakeholders.
Coordination of paramedic student progress and promotions in collaboration with leadership from the sponsoring paramedic agency, Department of Medicine, SFD, and the Washington State Department of Health.
Development and management of the Program budget and finances.
Maintenance of Program policies and procedures that are consistent with UW policy and practice.
Lead team of administrative staff members. Provide supervision and mentorship of staff through operational guidance, performance feedback, corrective action, training, and professional development opportunities.
Other duties as assigned.
Teaching and Direct Student Support (10%):
Regularly teach needed courses to PMT students.
Regularly teach courses such as Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support to King County Paramedics.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree with major course work in a health care area, public administration, or a closely related field and a minimum of ten years’ applicable work experience with a minimum of five years’ experience as a field paramedic.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Emergency Medicine Service training credentials.
Paramedic certification (Washington state and/or National Registry) current within the last five years.
Knowledgeable about methods of instruction, testing and evaluation of students.
Field experience in the delivery of out-of-hospital emergency care.
Academic training and preparation related to emergency medical services at least equivalent to that of a paramedic.
Additional applicable experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
Knowledgeable about the current versions of the National EMS Scope of Practice and National EMS Education Standards, and about evidenced-informed clinical practice.
DESIRED:
Fire service-based EMS experience.
Current NREMT certification or certification as Mobile Intensive Care Paramedic by the State of Washington or have academic training and preparation related to emergency medical services at least equivalent to that of a paramedic, such as a Registered Nurse.
Experience with CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) and JRC (Joint Review Committee on Education) accreditation compliance.
Curriculum development experience, reflecting a diverse student base. Test writing and evaluation skills.
Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support instructor certification. Experience in teaching the current National Paramedic curriculum.
Student counseling skills.
Public speaking skills.
Application Process:
The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page.
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.
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Req #:
235480
Department:
DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Job Location:
Harborview Medical Center
Posting Date:
06/12/2024
Closing Info:
Open Until Filled
Salary:
$12,083 - $15,833 per month
Shift:
First Shift
Benefits:
As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs.
As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.
Department of Emergency Medicine has an outstanding opportunity for Assistant Director of Program Operations.
The Department of Emergency Medicine within the University of Washington’s School of Medicine (SoM) has an outstanding opportunity for an Assistant Director within the Michael K. Copass, MD Paramedic Training Program. The Paramedic Training Program (PMT) involves a dynamic environment. PMT is hosted at Harborview Medical Center (HMC) and by the Seattle Fire Department (SFD). The objective of PMT is to educate and train paramedic students to attain advanced knowledge, experience, and skills to evaluate and effectively treat medical emergencies in the pre-hospital setting as mobile intensive care paramedics.
The Assistant Director will be a senior member of the PMT Leadership Team and will report directly to the Director of the Program. This position uses specialized knowledge of paramedic training and SFD operations to partner with the Director to plan, direct, communicate and implement operational and training initiatives throughout the PMT sub-units that are aligned with community and program’s strategic goals and mission.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategic Leadership (45%):
Independently lead the creation of strategic, operational, and business plans for PMT sub-units to ensure the success of the identified initiatives, objectives, and projects to meet Program needs.
Navigate complex, multidisciplinary healthcare systems to identify key contacts and stakeholders to provide input and make decisions relevant to Program projects, processes, and goals.
Lead Program space-related planning and associated projects to ensure training requirements are met.
Continuously improve Program operations by identifying process issues, planning and executing solutions, and evaluating outcomes.
Operations and Planning Management (45%):
In collaboration with and in support of the vision of the Director of Program Operations and Medical Director, oversee administration, organization, and supervision of the educational program. This includes but is not limited to the following:
Quality review and improvement of the educational program to include systems that demonstrate program effectiveness.
Orientation of and collaboration with clinical and field internship organizations and preceptors.
Constructive analysis and resolution of concerns and issues that may arise with Program stakeholders.
Coordination of paramedic student progress and promotions in collaboration with leadership from the sponsoring paramedic agency, Department of Medicine, SFD, and the Washington State Department of Health.
Development and management of the Program budget and finances.
Maintenance of Program policies and procedures that are consistent with UW policy and practice.
Lead team of administrative staff members. Provide supervision and mentorship of staff through operational guidance, performance feedback, corrective action, training, and professional development opportunities.
Other duties as assigned.
Teaching and Direct Student Support (10%):
Regularly teach needed courses to PMT students.
Regularly teach courses such as Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support to King County Paramedics.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree with major course work in a health care area, public administration, or a closely related field and a minimum of ten years’ applicable work experience with a minimum of five years’ experience as a field paramedic.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Emergency Medicine Service training credentials.
Paramedic certification (Washington state and/or National Registry) current within the last five years.
Knowledgeable about methods of instruction, testing and evaluation of students.
Field experience in the delivery of out-of-hospital emergency care.
Academic training and preparation related to emergency medical services at least equivalent to that of a paramedic.
Additional applicable experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
Knowledgeable about the current versions of the National EMS Scope of Practice and National EMS Education Standards, and about evidenced-informed clinical practice.
DESIRED:
Fire service-based EMS experience.
Current NREMT certification or certification as Mobile Intensive Care Paramedic by the State of Washington or have academic training and preparation related to emergency medical services at least equivalent to that of a paramedic, such as a Registered Nurse.
Experience with CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) and JRC (Joint Review Committee on Education) accreditation compliance.
Curriculum development experience, reflecting a diverse student base. Test writing and evaluation skills.
Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support instructor certification. Experience in teaching the current National Paramedic curriculum.
Student counseling skills.
Public speaking skills.
Application Process:
The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page.
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.
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