O - Paramedic (MSTC)

Hatalom•Fort Bragg, NC

160d•Onsite

About The Position

The Instructor/Operator (I/O) provides training services for the Medical Simulation Training Center (MSTC), planning and carrying out instruction and validation in accordance with accepted medical practices and established military medical and operational doctrine. Training may take place in classroom or field training and evaluation environments and serves Soldiers with varied levels of experience. The I/O uses approved simulation scenarios from the course Program of Instruction (POI) or as approved by US Army MEDCoE, making scenarios realistic through moulage, environmental control, and theatrical special effects. The I/O assesses students’ critical-thinking and psychomotor skills in high-fidelity scenarios and instructs, demonstrates, and tests Soldiers in 68W Sustainment, EMT, National Registry Paramedic (NRP), and Combat Lifesaver (CLS) courses, as applicable. The position supports a U.S. Government contract at a team site in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and is contingent upon contract award. The employee works in classroom and field conditions. The role requires regular lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds and regularly standing, sitting, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, using hands to handle or feel, and talking or hearing; reaching with hands and arms is frequently required. The candidate must be a U.S. citizen and be able to obtain and be eligible for a Contractor CAC.

Requirements

Maintain current National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) certification at the EMT level or higher.
Meet at least one of the following background qualifications: 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 the comprehension skills to understand course material and apply knowledge in presentations.
Be familiar with computers and have basic Microsoft Office suite skills.
Have knowledge of staff positions required to establish and operate program site codes and training centers.
Be a U.S. citizen, able to prove U.S. citizenship, and able and eligible to obtain a Contractor CAC.
Have communication skills to read, write, and follow local training procedures.
Have interpersonal skills to instruct students at all levels and work in a team.
Be able to lift or move up to 50 pounds and meet the described physical demands of classroom and field work.

Nice To Haves

Combat experience, especially in medical specialties 68W, 18D, NEC 8404, or 4N0X1.
Current provider- and/or instructor-level certification in areas including PALS, ALS, ACLS, PHTLS, and ITLS.
Prior experience in instruction and education methodology.
Ability and desire to pursue learning opportunities and learn the latest emergency medical skills and techniques.
Experience using medical simulation systems, virtual training platforms, and other advanced learning methodologies.

Responsibilities

Develop, modify, and maintain Training Support Packages (TSPs), lesson plans, and training materials as required.
Support training event planning, execution, and evaluation, and prepare After Action Reviews (AARs) and related documentation.
Instruct and support training on new battlefield medical procedures, techniques, and equipment as directed by the Government.
Use approved medical simulation scenarios, simulation systems, virtual training platforms, moulage techniques, environmental controls, and theatrical special effects to create realistic training situations.
Assess students’ critical-thinking and psychomotor skills in high-fidelity scenarios.
Instruct, demonstrate skills, and test Soldiers in applicable 68W Sustainment, EMT, NRP, and CLS course areas, meeting minimum instructor qualifications for each course instructed.
Ensure courses address students at all experience levels and comply with instructor-to-student ratios directed by AMEDDC&S.
Work with training units to prepare for training, including equipment use, preparation, and cleanup.
Present and teach technical material and applications to students and employees.
Remain informed about and maintain proficiency with applicable company products.
Inventory and manage consumable items, including skins and synthetic blood, and Preventive Maintenance Checks & Services (PMCS) kits.
Perform daily PMCS on all equipment.
Maintain confidentiality regarding student and employee information.
Work independently and as part of a team.
Maintain required certifications and complete TC 8-800 skills validation annually.