EMS Paramedic Workforce Trainer, (Part Time)

Texas State Technical College•Abilene, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is an entry point for the pool of qualified applicants to be selected for anticipated part-time temporary positions working under the guidance of the Texas State Technical College Corporate College. Instructors may be required to develop customized training curriculum and /or provide instruction for workforce development and industrial training clients. Employee will demonstrate TSTC Core values of Excellence, Accountability, Service and Integrity with internal and external stakeholders, customers, students and members of the community.

Requirements

Two years of experience as a Paramedic functioning on an emergency response ambulance required
Paramedic certification from the Texas Department of State Health Services
Knowledge of EMS practices
Knowledge of laboratory safety practices
Knowledge of emergency procedures
Knowledge of pre-hospital practices
Knowledge of proper assessment techniques
Skill to demonstrate use and maintenance of equipment in a safe and correct manner
Teaching and testing skills
Ability to deliver instructional presentations
Ability to prepare EMS lab
Ability to train and direct students
Expertise in Emergency Medicine
Expertise in Basic and Advanced Life Support Skills
Communication Skills
Teaching Ability
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Adaptability and Flexibility
Empathy and Compassion
Patience and Resilience
Continuous learning through evidence based practice
Ethical and Professional Conduct

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Develop curriculum for a variety of educational projects including but not limited to continuing education, apprenticeships, contract and industrial training, and other special training projects, as well as international programs.
Deliver instruction for a variety of educational projects including but not limited to continuing education, apprenticeships, contract and industrial training, and other special training projects, as well as international programs.
Complete documentation including grades, etc., as required by the supervisor.
Other duties as assigned
Train and direct students on proper emergency procedures to include: suctioning, oxygen therapy, airway management, traction, splinting, bandaging, etc.
Demonstrate procedures including but not limited to: CPR instruction for infants and adults, spinal immobilization, vital signs, patient assessment, etc.
Direct students in the proper procedure for medical administration such as: metered dose inhalers, epi pens, sublingual intramuscular injection, subcutaneous injection, endotracheal, cardioversion, code management, and defibrillation
Train students on the proper procedures for ECG Recognition, such as: endotracheal intubation for adult and infant, esophageal intubation, intraosseous infusion, intravenous catheter insertion, external cardiac pacing, pneumatic anti-shock trousers, and automatic external defibrillator
Provide information in the areas of expertise including but not limited to: hazardous materials, communications, ambulance operations, and multi-casualty incidents;
Keep up to date with and revise course content and teaching methodology in order to maintain current working knowledge;
Direct and/or evaluate students through skills practice in the proper procedures for safe and effective use of EMS equipment and simulation manikins;
Prepare EMS lab sessions with the proper amount of materials and equipment necessary to effectively teach or evaluate EMS skills for each student;
Maintain current working knowledge of pre-hospital practices and EMS education curriculum
Train and direct students on proper CPR procedures to include: rescue breathing, opening of the airway, chest compressions, and AED operation while utilizing AHA approved training materials; train and direct students in BLS procedures and protocols
Train and direct students on proper activation of emergency response systems
Train and direct students in proper assessment techniques to include: medical assessment, trauma assessment, pediatric and geriatric assessment