EMS Lead Instructor

Global Medical Response • Buellton, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This role will function as a Lead Instructor for identified courses and cohorts and coordinates programs as assigned. You will support a satellite paramedic program in Buellton, California. You will instruct in all levels of EMS education: courses in the National EMS Education Standards framework, refresher education, and standardized specialty courses.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• AHA BLS Instructor
• AHA ACLS Instructor
• PHTLS or ITLS Instructor
• Instructor of either PALS or PEPP or EPC
• Completion of an approved Instructor course, specifics as required by local governing authority required within one year of hire and must remain current.
• Minimum 3 years progressive experience in a field/clinical setting as Paramedic or emergency nurse
• Documented teaching experience

Nice To Haves

• Experience in supervision of instructional staff preferred.
• EMS educational program development to include learner centered lessons in accordance with national/state certification/recertification curricula, and evaluation systems preferred
• Certified Paramedic or Licensed Registered Nurse
• NREMT certification preferred
• Current certification/licensure in the Program state

Responsibilities

• Develops and revises course content and curriculum as assigned including: objectives, lesson plans, syllabi, evaluation process, and educational tools and ensures that materials meet the National EMS Education Standards.
• Ensures that curricula is current according to national standards and current evidence informed practice
• Designs curriculum across a variety of platforms: traditional face-to-face format; hybrid delivery; online courses; and webinar.
• Develops course materials and posts on course learning platform in identified time frame as appropriate.
• Coordinates Program courses as assigned. Includes the planning, implementation, and evaluation process per Program procedures.
• Presents an appropriate amount of lecture content for each course as mutually established with the Program Manager.
• Provides supervision of skill labs and serves as a lab instructor as needed.
• Maintains accurate records and files of courses, students, and programs.
• Evaluates student progress periodically and provides feedback and counseling on a regular basis. Documents problems as they arise.
• Ensures that students are effectively evaluated in all three domains (cognitive, psychomotor, and affective) and feedback is provided to students on a frequent basis.
• Participates in the item development, revision, and analysis process to meet accreditation standards.
• Reviews all student evaluation forms and student patient care reports and provides students with appropriate feedback.
• Maintains contact with clinical affiliation sites and preceptors with each class in conjunction with the Clinical Coordinator as appropriate.
• Supervises students in the clinical areas as scheduled in conjunction with the Clinical Coordinator as appropriate.
• Provides limited amount of tutoring as requested.
• Teaches in other education programs as requested.
• Maintains examination security through monitoring all exams and securing evaluation tools under lock and key (or electronic equivalent).
• Remains current with: State and local EMS requirements; accreditation requirements; and policies, and procedures.
• Maintains Instructor status for standardized courses as mutually agreed upon.
• Demonstrates an appreciation of cost factors in the routine performance of duties; maximizes cost efficiency; implements resource management strategies.
• Participates in the maintenance of Program equipment and supplies.
• Ability to develop and deliver educational presentations applying principles of adult learning.
• Ability to develop products across a variety of platforms: traditional delivery, use of learning management systems, and webinars.
• Ability to establish and maintain long-term customer relationships, building trust and respect by consistently meeting and exceeding expectations.

Benefits

• EEO Statement Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.
• Check out our careers site benefits page to learn more about our benefit options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level