INSTRUCTOR OPERATOR - Part Time on Call

Phoenix Defense, LLC.•Hattiesburg, MS

About The Position

The Instructor Operator (I/O) supports the Army Medical Simulation Training Center (MSTC) Program by planning and carrying out instruction and validation in accordance with accepted medical practices and established military medical and operational doctrine. The role instructs a mixed population of inexperienced and seasoned Soldiers in classroom and field training or evaluation environments. The I/O uses approved simulation scenarios included in the course Program of Instruction (POI) or approved by US Army EMS. The I/O helps make scenarios realistic through moulage techniques, environmental control, and theatrical special effects, and assesses students’ critical-thinking and psychomotor skills in high-fidelity situations. The role includes instruction, demonstration, and testing in 68W Sustainment, EMT, NREMT Nationally Registered Paramedic (NRP), and Combat Lifesaver (CLS) course areas, subject to the applicable minimum instructor qualifications. This is a part-time, on-call position involving classroom and field conditions, equipment preparation and maintenance, and travel to training locations across the U.S.

Requirements

Maintain a current National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) credential at EMT level or higher.
Meet at least one of the following backgrounds: former 68W or 18D NCO and Advanced Leader Course (ALC) graduate; former Navy NEC 8404 or Navy Independent Duty Corpsman E-6 or above; former Air Force 4N0X1 or Aerospace Medical Service 4N0X1 E-6 or above; or currently licensed Registered Nurse, Physician Assistant, or Physician.
Maintain Basic Life Support-Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP) certification.
Complete TC 8-800 (all tables) or the most current TC3 instructor course offered by AMEDD, and complete TC 8-800 skills validation annually.
Have comprehension skills to understand products and apply knowledge in presentations.
Have personal computer and business solutions software skills.
Be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance if required.
Be willing to travel to various locations across the U.S. for training.

Nice To Haves

Combat experience, especially in the listed medical specialties across military services.
Knowledge of site technical and operational staff functions.
Prior experience in course development and education methodology.
Experience with software languages used in simulation.
Communication skills for writing training manuals and procedures.
Interpersonal skills for interacting with all levels of employees and students.
Presentation skills for training and educating students or employees on technical material and applications.
Analytical skills.
Organization and time-management skills.
Ability and desire to pursue learning opportunities in technical, engineering, and training fields.

Responsibilities

Ensure training courses address all levels of students.
Instruct, demonstrate skills, and test Soldiers in 68W Sustainment, EMT, NREMT NRP, and CLS course areas, meeting the minimum instructor qualifications for each course.
Teach mixed populations of inexperienced and seasoned Soldiers while observing instructor-to-student ratios directed by AMEDDC&S.
Work with the training unit to prepare for training, including equipment use, preparation, and cleanup.
Use approved simulation scenarios and make them realistic using moulage, environmental control, and theatrical special effects.
Assess students’ critical-thinking and psychomotor skills in high-fidelity training situations.
Maintain proficiency with applicable company products.
Inventory and manage consumable items and PMCS kits.
Perform daily preventive maintenance checks and services on equipment.
Maintain confidentiality regarding student and employee information.
Work independently and as part of a team.