EMS Clinical Practice BioTel Manager (Paramedic)

Interested in a career with both meaning and growth? Whether your abilities are in direct patient care or one of the many other areas of healthcare administration and support, everyone at Parkland works together to fulfill our mission : the health and well-being of individuals and communities entrusted to our care. By joining Parkland, you become part of a diverse healthcare legacy that’s served our community for more than 125 years. Put your skills to work with us, seek opportunities to learn and join a talented team where patient care is more than a job. It’s our passion.

Primary Purpose

Serve as a seasoned healthcare professional and is responsible for the organization, administration, continuous review, planning, development, and overall effectiveness for emergency healthcare clinical experiences. Provides for the assessment of the emergency healthcare community educational needs, developing, implementing, and presenting appropriate healthcare professional materials, continuously evaluating program activities, and revising, as needed to ensure a quality professional healthcare education program. Serves as a preceptor and expert in patient care resolution and quality issues for BioTel affiliated agencies. Provides feedback and / or coaching, and in-services on new / updated procedures or process. Ability to organize, implement and direct aspects of an EMS quality assurance program.

• This individual will generally work 7 : 30-4 : 30, no weekend expectations
• The exact location will be at Dallas Fire Rescue, Office of EMS (1515 Baylor St, Dallas)

Education

Experience

Equivalent Education and / or Experience

Certification / Registration / Licensure

Skills or Special Abilities

Responsibilities

1.Develops, implements, monitors, and revises annual goals and objectives for BioTel that support the mission and objectives of Parkland, while establishing and cultivating positive working relationships to maximize interactive cooperative relationships. Collaborate with department and entity leaders to design and implement EMS initiatives and market differentiators that are in alignment with the strategic plan.

2.Works closely with operational leadership and program Medical Director to maintain standards in training individuals according to approved EMS curriculum and clinical practice guidelines

3.Providing leadership in the development of appropriate assessments of established learning outcomes for all courses taught in the programs.

4.Identifying and / or developing instructional materials needed to teach the program competencies including the development of course syllabi that outline clear and appropriate student learning outcomes and expectations that reflect program competencies.

5.Develop and recommend policies and procedures related to assigned operations

6.Meets with community agencies to discuss their changing needs and requirements, providing information to program leadership and medical direction

7.Serves as a clinical role model and educational resource to ensure high-quality, effective patient services.

8.Evaluates preceptors for appropriate clinical levels, providing leadership for the development of a preceptor and mentoring program

9.Educates individuals regarding research in BioTel, assists with research implementation, and tracks research projects to provide updates regarding trends, needs, and expectations. Educates agency individuals regarding research protocols and documentation needs.

10.Responsible for implementing quality management practices in support of patient-centered / patient-valued services. Collaborates with EMS agencies and management staff to develop, implement and evaluate quality indicators such as case reviews. Incorporates relevant studies and findings into department practice. Coordinates performance improvement issue resolution.

11.Maintains a database for all BioTel Clinical Practice educational and outreach initiatives

12.Develops and monitors annual budgets that ensure the department has the necessary funds to carry out the goals and objectives that have been established for the department.

Job Accountabilities

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