INSTRUCTOR OPERATOR PARAMEDIC

Phoenix Defense, LLC.•Fort Carson, CO

About The Position

At Phoenix Defense, our team members have incredible opportunities to work on state-of-the-art modeling and simulation programs that prepare the nation’s armed forces to protect and serve our country and allies throughout the world. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage, and an entrepreneurial spirit to join forces to create the future while having fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best in class service to our customers while offering the opportunity for professional growth in a rewarding and innovative work environment. We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Instructor Operator Paramedic.

Requirements

I/Os shall be current in and maintain Nationally Registered Paramedic certification.
I/Os shall comply with one of the following requirements: A former 68W or 18D Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) Advanced Leader Course (ALC) graduate).
A former Navy Enlisted Classification (NEC) 8404 or Navy Independent Duty Corpsman E-6 or above.
A former Air Force 4NOX1, or an Aerospace Medical Service (4NOX1) E-6 or above.
Currently licensed Registered Nurse, Physician Assistant or Physician.
Must maintain Basic Life Support-Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP) certification.
Must complete TC 8-800 (all tables) or the most current TC3 instructor course offered by the Army Medical Department (AMEDD). All I/Os must complete TC 8-800 skills validation annually.
I/Os must possess comprehension skills for understanding the course material and be able to apply knowledge to the presentations.
I/Os must be familiar with computers and possess basic Microsoft Office suite skills.
Knowledge of staff positions required to establish and operate program site codes, training centers, etc.
Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and be eligible to obtain a Contractor CAC.

Nice To Haves

Current NRP certification.
Combat experience is preferred, especially in the medical specialties of: 68W, 18D, NEC 8404, or 4NOX1.
Current provider and/or instructor level certification in, but not limited to: PALS, ALS, ACLS, PHTLS, and ITLS.
Prior experience in instructing and education methodology.
Communication skills to read, write, and follow local training procedures.
Interpersonal skills for instructing all levels of students and working in a team.
Ability and desire to actively pursue learning opportunities to learn the latest skills and techniques in the emergency medical field.

Responsibilities

Ensure that training courses address all levels of students.
Capable of instructing, demonstrating skills and testing Soldiers in all areas of the 68W Sustainment, EMT, and NREMT Nationally Registered Paramedic (NRP) level in support of EMT Sustainment Course, as well as CLS courses. All I/Os must meet the minimum Instructor qualifications for course they instruct.
Comfortable instructing a mixed population of Soldiers, both inexperienced and seasoned, in class sizes not to exceed the instructor /student ratios as directed by the AMEDDC&S.
Work with the training unit to assist the unit in preparing for training to include equipment use, preparation and clean up.
Possess presentation skills to train and educate students/ employees on technical material and applications.
Remain informed of and must maintain proficiency with applicable company products.
Ability to take inventory and manage consumable items (skins, synthetic blood, etc.) along with the Preventive Maintenance Checks & Services (PMCS) Kits.
Perform PMCS (daily maintenance) on all equipment.
Maintain high level of confidentiality regarding student/ employee information.
Work independently and as part of a team.