Instructor EMS Level I-II (Part-time)

Collin College • McKinney, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Teach Continuing Education to area Fire departments. Train students on proper emergency procedures.

Requirements

• 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
• Interpersonal skills
• Teaching and testing skills
• Ability to deliver instructional presentations
• Ability to make timely decisions appropriate to the situation, circumstances and facts at hand
• Ability to interact in a fair and courteous manner with a variety of individuals
• Ability to prepare EMS lab
• Ability to train and direct students
• High School diploma or equivalent required for Level I
• Associate degree from a regionally accredited institution required for Level II
• Two (2) years of experience as a Paramedic functioning on an emergency response ambulance required for Level I
• Two (2) years of related work experience required for Level II
• Paramedic certification from the Texas Department of State Health Services or equivalent state approved certification for Level I
• Health Professions Certification
• Transcripts, certifications, and licenses must be submitted with the application to be considered for this position.
• This position is Security Sensitive, therefore, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• 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, defibrillation, and Destrostick.
• Train students on the proper procedures for ECG Recognition, such as endotracheal intubation for adults and infants, esophageal intubation, intraosseous infusion, intravenous catheter insertion, external cardiac pacing, pneumatic anti-shock trousers, and automatic external defibrillation.
• 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 and revise course content and teaching methodology in order to maintain current working knowledge.
• Assist faculty as needed.
• Work with the instructor and students in operating equipment.
• Coordinate and facilitate groups of students without the instructor's supervision.
• 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.
• Maintain a safe lab environment during skills training and evaluation sessions.
• 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 the proper activation of emergency response systems.
• Train and direct students in proper assessment techniques to include: medical assessment, trauma assessment, pediatric and geriatric assessment.
• Keep up-to-date on American Heart Association (AHA) CPR revisions in order to maintain current working knowledge.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform all duties and maintain all standards in accordance with college policies, procedures and Core Values.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees