Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Instructor

DirectViz Solutions•Petaluma, CA

23d•Onsite

About The Position

DirectViz Solutions (DVS) is seeking an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Instructor to join their team in Petaluma, CA. This role involves providing instruction in basic out-of-hospital emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients. The position reports to the Site Lead and is a non-exempt Service Contract Act (SCA) position. The instructor will be responsible for classroom management, ensuring quality instruction, and maintaining a safe training environment. Performance will be measured through course evaluations, adherence to instructional materials, and instructor competency assessments.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
CPR and National Registry EMT Certification
5 years of field experience as a practicing EMT or paramedic.
Must possess a minimum of 3 years' experience as a primary classroom instructor providing training.
Maintain focus and awareness throughout scheduled working hours.
Perform tasks requiring prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk, utilizing a computer, mouse, and keyboard.
Lift and move objects weighing up to 15 pounds as needed.
Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a strong command of the English language.
Demonstrate the ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively as part of a team.
Quickly learn and retain routine tasks and processes.
Possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, business correspondence proficiency, and self-management capabilities.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Allied Health or in educational practices
National Registry Advanced EMT or Paramedic preferred.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS), Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) certifications and CG PERJC (Coast Guard Instructor).
Work experience aboard a variety of afloat and shore units.

Responsibilities

Responsible for instruction on electrical systems and electrical systems theory across an array of subject matter including both shipboard and shore-based systems.
Responsible for successful classroom management and oversight to include associated quality, student, classroom, time, and other supervisory aspects of performance related to job responsibilities.
Achieves client-established quality objectives for instruction and classroom management.
Quality instructor performance capable of ascertaining the level of the class's knowledge and teaching at the appropriate level.
Capable of controlling the discipline of the class.
Demonstrates a high level of professional management in performing training activities and facilitating classroom environments all times.
Maintains regular class schedule.
Adheres to a zero-tolerance policy of inappropriate language at all times.
Class schedule is managed in accordance with course curriculum outlines.
Manages a safe, comfortable training environment, ensures sufficient materials are available, and resolves disruptive student behavior.