CPR Resuscitation Instructor - BLS (Per Diem)

Yale New Haven Health•New Haven, CT

About The Position

The Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor provides academic and psychomotor skills education to students in YCEMS and Yale New Haven Resuscitation Programs. Under the supervision of Yale Center for EMS Education Coordinators, the instructor works as directed by the EMS Education Medical Director and within the scope of practice established by national NHTSA and American Heart Association standards. The role includes preparing and delivering instruction, assessing students, supporting their professional development, and maintaining instructional materials and equipment.

Requirements

Completion of an EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic training program.
Connecticut EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic certification or licensure.
Demonstrated clinical expertise in emergency medical care.
Ability to design and deliver engaging, standards-based EMT instruction.
Skills in simulation-based training, student assessment, and integrating technology to enhance learning outcomes.

Nice To Haves

Pre-hospital experience is preferred; other healthcare experience or another relevant area of expertise will be considered.

Responsibilities

Establish professional rapport with students.
Collaborate with the lead instructor or coordinator to plan and deliver appropriate instruction and content.
Coordinate and teach educational sessions for students at all levels of clinical competence within BLS.
Provide verbal and written feedback to the lead instructor, administrative staff, and students about student performance and participation.
Serve as a role model in the area of expertise and professional practice by working independently, maintaining expertise, and promoting the emergency medical services system.
Facilitate and model the development of students’ critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Maintain current knowledge of relevant emergency medical services issues, trends, and practices.
Promote professional self-development.
Identify student learning needs and outcome measures.
Work with lead instructors and other faculty to ensure educational materials and methods meet student needs.
Support leadership in meeting customer service standards and reinforce behaviors consistent with those standards.
Maintain current knowledge of adult learning principles, clinical practice, and leadership.
Negotiate a personal development plan based on self-evaluation and peer review.
Collaborate with the lead instructor to assist with developing and implementing performance improvement plans when needed.
Assist with the care and maintenance of instructional materials and equipment.