Justin Allen

Oversees the administration of EMS education courses at the institution. Supervises full-time and part-time faculty, serves as lead instructor of the Paramedic Program, and provides administrative supervision of the EMT program. Serves as the primary advisor for all students in the EMS program (approximately 30-50 students per academic year). Directly responsible for maintaining independent program accreditation and maintaining approval from the state Department of Health. Prepares and administers budget oversight for the program exceeding over $200,000 per year.

Sought, applied, and administered state and federal grant programs for support of the program exceeding $500,000. Maintains inventory in accordance with state procurement guidelines.

Serves as faculty mentor to faculty both internally and within other departments in the college.

Redesigned both EMT and Paramedic curricula, utilizing the ADDIE curriculum design model. Introduced new teaching methods resulting in an increase in National Licensure exam rates from a historic low to consistently exceeding the national average.

Developed new courses and degree programs to meet key workforce demands. Submitted course approval to both accrediting body and state higher education board for course approvals.

Responsible for maintaining programmatic accreditation including yearly reports, self-study reports, site visits, and other associated duties related to accreditation.

Developed marketing strategies for the EMS program leading to increased recruitment.

Maintains positive relationships with ambulance services and hospitals that provide clinical locations for students and who also hire graduates of the program. Secured donations to benefit the college as a result of these partnerships exceeding $50,000.

Provide treatment of medical and trauma patients requiring transport to appropriate healthcare resources.

o Field Training Officer-Responsible for the initial training of newly hired EMT and Paramedic employees. Responsible for training plan and evaluation of employee performance. Specific Responsibilities include: Verification of basic competencies and knowledge. Instruct new hires on specific state, and local laws that apply to pre-hospital care. Introduce and assess knowledge of company specific protocols. Developed and implemented a tracking system to ensure that new hires received required training and demonstrate all required competencies. Provided feedback to the Director of Operations during the hiring process and during the orientation process, making recommendations on whether to hire, retain or dismiss employees during the training or hiring process.

o Shift Coordinator-Served as shift supervisor, providing oversight for multiple crews and dispatch center. Responsible for overseeing 4-6 ambulance crews and associated personnel. Responsible for ensuring OSHA requirements were followed. Served as infection control officer. Processed Workers Compensation claims that occurred during the shift. Served as a liason with the Director of Operations and CEO concerning crew members assigned to the shift.

o Procurement Officer-Responsible for purchasing supplies from a variety of vendors. Responsible for several large purchases up to $300,000. Responsible for a monthly budget of up to $10,000. Lead new product research. Developed a database of supplies and their usage to contain cost and improve the ordering process. Also maintained accountability of Narcotic and Controlled Substances in accordance with national and state laws and regulations.

Paramedic level provider-Responsible for patient care of individuals requiring patient care due to medical or traumatic injuries. Maintained appropriate skill and knowledge levels pertinent to the position such as Advanced Airway Management, Pharmacological Management, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support.

Work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team of healthcare providers seeing a patient population ranging from birth to age 21.

o Served as preceptor for new hires during initial orientation.

o Provides interfacility transfer service for patient that require transfer to other facilities.

Serve as a team member on trauma and advanced life support team.

Serve as lead instructor for EMT level course. Assist on an as needed basis for Paramedic level course. Coordinates clinical and field internship for EMT students. Serves as a liaison between affiliates and the EMS program.