Emergency Medical Technical Instructor EMT

FITT Scientific LLC - TotalSource•Petaluma, CA

16d•Onsite

About The Position

FITT Scientific, LLC is seeking Instructors with experience in EMT operations to work at Petaluma, CA to provide instructional services to meet the Coast Guard's unique needs in training students attending “A” and “C” schools at the Training Center. Instructors shall provide expert skills and knowledge to deliver instruction to their students, focusing on ensuring students achieve the necessary skills mandated by course curricula and successfully meeting course objectives. Instructors may be required to evaluate students' performance by verifying their understanding of the course material, competency of learned skills, and their ability to demonstrate applied knowledge.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
CPR and National Registry EMT certifications
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
Proficient with MS office computer programs (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Ensure ability to access all required training tools
Proof of full vaccination against the COVID-19 virus is required for all government contractors working at government sites, contractor sites, or teleworking unless a medical or religious exemption is approved prior to hiring in accordance with (IAW) Executive Order (EO) 14042.
Must be a US citizen
Personnel shall be physically fit and able to perform duties requiring moderate lifting (not to exceed 45 lbs), long periods of standing, sitting or walking, and inclement weather conditions on occasion.

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
Work experience aboard a variety of afloat and shore units
Outstanding instructional and communicative skills (verbal & nonverbal)

Responsibilities

Prepare classroom or training areas and pick-up and return training devices, as needed
Perform basic maintenance on training aids and/or equipment, as needed
Prepare and execute to USCG Instructional standards in the conduct of classroom / laboratory / seminar / conference / discussion / lecture / demonstration / practical exercises per class training schedule
Supplement the course curriculum and lesson plans by incorporating lessons learned from specific/relevant training and after-action reviews, doctrine; current and evolving Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTP) into the daily instruction
Assist in conducting and assessing student critiques to identify strengths, weaknesses, and actions to improve performance
Schedule and conduct remedial training and student retests
Maintain and update a class status reports reflecting number of students in training and class progression
Review and summarize student course critique, schedule remedial training as needed
Conduct academic counseling
Assist in grading written tests
Assist in grading results performance tests
Review and grade homework projects, and assist in the preparation of student written evaluation upon student graduation for certain courses
Review a student's record for progression
Make entries on student record of training form
Complete Training Quality Reports and complete reports on students identified as receiving deficient training
Prepare, process and forward required training records and/or any additional documentation IAW USCG Training Center (TRACEN) policies and procedures on student release prior to graduation.
Receive instructor evaluations and modify execution of instructional activities based upon constructive criticism from students, peer faculty and supervisors to improve performance outcomes.