EMS Paramedic Workforce Trainer, Part Time

Texas State Technical College•Brownwood, TX

About The Position

This position is an entry point for a pool of qualified applicants who may be selected for anticipated part-time, temporary positions working under the guidance of the Texas State Technical College Corporate College. Instructors may develop customized training curriculum and provide instruction for workforce development and industrial training clients. The trainer develops and delivers instruction for continuing education, apprenticeships, contract and industrial training, special training projects, and international programs. The role also includes preparing EMS laboratory sessions, directing and evaluating students during skills practice, maintaining current knowledge of pre-hospital practices and EMS education curriculum, and completing required documentation.

Requirements

Two years of experience as a Paramedic functioning on an emergency response ambulance.
Paramedic certification from the Texas Department of State Health Services.
Knowledge of EMS practices, laboratory safety practices, emergency procedures, pre-hospital practices, and proper assessment techniques.
Ability to demonstrate the safe and correct use and maintenance of equipment.
Teaching and testing skills, including the ability to deliver instructional presentations.
Ability to prepare an EMS lab and train and direct students.
Expertise in emergency medicine and basic and advanced life support skills.
Communication skills, teaching ability, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, adaptability and flexibility, empathy and compassion, patience and resilience, commitment to continuous learning through evidence-based practice, and ethical and professional conduct.

Nice To Haves

AAS degree.
EMS Instructor Certification.
BLS Instructor certification.
ACLS Instructor certification.
PALS Instructor certification.
PHTLS Instructor certification.
NREMT Paramedic.
Clinical Coordinator experience.
Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant professional experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate TSTC’s core values of Excellence, Accountability, Service, and Integrity with stakeholders, customers, students, and community members.
Develop curriculum for continuing education, apprenticeships, contract and industrial training, special training projects, and international programs.
Deliver instruction for a variety of educational projects, including continuing education, apprenticeships, contract and industrial training, special training projects, and international programs.
Complete required documentation, including grades, as directed by the supervisor.
Train and direct students in emergency procedures, including suctioning, oxygen therapy, airway management, traction, splinting, and bandaging.
Demonstrate procedures such as CPR for infants and adults, spinal immobilization, vital signs, and patient assessment.
Direct students in medical-administration procedures, including use of metered-dose inhalers and epinephrine pens, injections, endotracheal procedures, cardioversion, code management, and defibrillation.
Train students in ECG recognition and procedures including intubation, intraosseous infusion, intravenous catheter insertion, external cardiac pacing, pneumatic anti-shock trousers, and automatic external defibrillator use.
Provide instruction in areas of expertise such as hazardous materials, communications, ambulance operations, and multi-casualty incidents.
Keep course content and teaching methods current and revise them as needed.
Direct and evaluate student skills practice in the safe and effective use of EMS equipment and simulation manikins.
Prepare EMS lab sessions with the materials and equipment needed to teach or evaluate each student’s EMS skills.
Maintain current working knowledge of pre-hospital practices and EMS education curriculum.
Train and direct students in CPR, BLS procedures and protocols, and activation of emergency response systems, using AHA-approved training materials for CPR instruction.
Train and direct students in medical, trauma, pediatric, and geriatric assessment techniques.
Perform other duties as assigned.