EMT Instructor - CEM (Casual)

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

The UPMC Center for Emergency Medicine is hiring a casual EMT Instructor to support its Education team. The instructor assists the Coordinator of EMS Education with planning and delivering EMT training programs and provides direct classroom instruction to students. The role includes monitoring academic progress, providing supplemental instruction and feedback, administering and grading assessments, maintaining records, and ensuring classes follow applicable Center, state, federal, AMA, Department of Health, and DOT standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
AHA CPR Instructor Certification.
Pennsylvania Department of Health EMT or Paramedic certification.
Knowledge and experience using personal computers.
Strong knowledge of word processing, database management, and spreadsheets.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
Professional manner and appearance.
Ability to operate standard office equipment.
Required licensure or certification: Basic Life Support (BLS), Basic Life Support Instructor (BLSI), or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
Required licensure or certification: EMT, EMT-Paramedic, NREMT, NREMT-P, or Paramedic.
Act 34 clearance.

Responsibilities

Assist the Coordinator of EMS Education with planning and execution of EMT training programs.
Provide direct classroom instruction to students enrolled in EMT programs.
Monitor students’ progress, provide reasonable supplemental instruction or individual tutoring, and notify the Coordinator when a student is not making satisfactory academic progress.
Provide students with constructive feedback, direction, and counseling.
Preview examinations before administration.
Grade quizzes, examinations, and student assignments in a timely manner.
Conduct classes in accordance with Center, state, federal, and AMA training standards.
Develop and administer regular quizzes and homework assignments.
Cover assigned material in accordance with Department of Health and DOT guidelines.
Serve as a role model for professional attitudes and behavior.
Administer standardized examinations as scheduled.
Notify the Coordinator of EMS Education as early as possible if unable to cover all assigned material.
Maintain student and class records in a standardized manner.
Begin and end classes on time, and do not reschedule classes without approval from the Coordinator of EMS Education.