EMS Medical Education Instructor

Capital Health (US)

About The Position

Capital Health is seeking an EMS Medical Education Instructor to plan, coordinate, and present educational programs that meet the assessed learning needs of healthcare providers, patients, and the community. The instructor serves as a team member and evaluates American Heart Association, NA-EMT, and other advanced-level courses and programs offered by Capital Health, helping create an effective learning environment through skilled instruction. The role conducts advanced-level training for emergency and non-emergency medical personnel and the lay public, providing education at times and locations as needed. The instructor maintains course attendance records and required instructor credentials, contributes to identifying educational needs, and teaches throughout the year while meeting prescribed course minimums. Educational activities incorporate evidence-based practice and Capital Health standards, align with strategic initiatives, and may be adapted based on course evaluations. The instructor uses varied teaching methods, applies adult learning principles, supports the development and maintenance of educational materials, and uses appropriate equipment and learning resources. The position may serve as medical director for courses when applicable. It does not formally supervise employees. The usual workday is eight hours.

Requirements

MD or DO degree; NJ and PA licenses. DVM or VMD where applicable.
Three years of active clinical provider experience.
AHA BLS Instructor, AHA ACLS Instructor, AHA PALS Instructor, or TECC Instructor certification.
Demonstrated proficiency in advanced clinical skills and instruction.
Intermediate-level computer skills.
Comfort with the use and setup of presentation and audiovisual equipment and software.
Working knowledge of patient simulators and skill trainer manikins.
Proficiency in clinical and didactic instructional skills.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Comfort presenting to large groups and facilitating small-group discussions.

Responsibilities

Conduct advanced-level training courses for emergency and non-emergency medical personnel and the lay public.
Provide educational opportunities at times and locations as needed.
Maintain attendance records for assigned programs and maintain instructor certifications through recognized national or state agencies.
Participate in discussions and studies to identify educational needs, and teach throughout the year while meeting prescribed course minimums.
Integrate evidence-based practice and Capital Health standards into educational activities and identify learning needs consistent with strategic initiatives.
Consider course evaluation results when maintaining or modifying teaching methods.
Promote a positive learning environment through effective communication and a variety of instructional methods and strategies.
Participate in developing, updating, and maintaining educational materials.
Apply adult learning theory and use appropriate equipment, media, and resources to facilitate learning.
Serve as medical director for courses where applicable.
Perform other duties as assigned and adapt to changing department needs.