Paramedic & Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Instructor

Armada Ltd•, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Paramedic & Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Instructor will provide classroom and field instruction to enhance the response in Emergency Medical Care and trauma situations for all military members. All services shall be provided in accordance with established certifications, standards, principles and ethics of the profession and applicable professional specialty organizations including the following: the Joint Commission standards, applicable Department of Defense (DoD) Defense Health Agency (DHA), National Association of Emergency Medical Technician (NAEMT), military specific regulations, directives, and policies, and Medical Training Facility (MTF) specific policies and procedures. The courses will be held 3 weeks a month, with a one-week break for manikin maintenance, supplies, environment review of the grounds and administrative duties. Paramedic & Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Instructor shall provide in classroom and field - education and training to prepare students to assess, advise, and react, effectively during emergency and/or trauma situations. Curriculum for EMT's and LVN, will be provided by the government. Training manikin checks and safety walk around of the field areas. Provide a nursing overview for competencies. The course is designed for all different Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) and having clinical personnel will buffer technicians with a para-professional person. The Paramedic & Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Instructor shall facilitate the achievement of optimal outcomes in relation to training in trauma care, quality, and cost effectiveness. The required outcome result is to enable the Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic to react quickly and efficiently to real world emergency situations, when encountered with obstacles, by using the tools available in the performance measures. Instructor may assist in the development of the Benefit Cost Analysis (BCA). The program coordinator shall advise and assist the instruction provided by other healthcare professionals. Conduct research in support of improved practice and patient outcomes. Provide safe training environment - identify, track and report all safety hazards within the field training area. Assist program coordinator on educational program administrative requirements, to include maintenances of program, course, student/participant records, and preparation and submission of data and reports at the end of each course. Monthly/annual reports will be completed by the program coordinator with the assistance of the instructors. These monthly reports/annual reports are associated with the number of students, number of courses, Air Force Specialty Code/Military Occupational Specialties of the students, equipment usage, test results (pre-test/post test scores); etc. The purpose of these reports are to measure instructors' metrics and validate the programs' efficiency. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Must obtain and maintain Trauma Combat Casualty Course (TCCC), Medical Provider Instructor (MPI) Course or Instructor status in any Advanced Trauma Field Training Course within 6 months.
Three years of experience in the last 5 years as a First Responder or Emergency Department.
Must be able to lift 40 lbs and walk up to 200 yards without assistance.
Duties are primarily outside in the environmental elements for example: rain, ice, wind, uneven terrain etc.
Current NREMT, National EMS, or Paramedic certification.
Must be able to successfully pass a background check, and pre-employment drug testing.

Nice To Haves

Current BLS Instructor certification preferred. Candidates with standard BLS certification may be considered.
Texas EMT certification preferred. Candidates with current NREMT certification will also be considered.

Responsibilities

Provide classroom and field instruction to enhance emergency medical care and trauma response for military members.
Ensure all services are provided in accordance with established certifications, standards, principles, and ethics of the profession and applicable professional specialty organizations.
Provide education and training to prepare students to assess, advise, and react effectively during emergency and/or trauma situations.
Conduct training manikin checks and safety walk-arounds of field areas.
Provide a nursing overview for competencies.
Facilitate the achievement of optimal outcomes in relation to training in trauma care, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
Enable Emergency Medical Technician Paramedics to react quickly and efficiently to real-world emergency situations.
Assist in the development of the Benefit Cost Analysis (BCA).
Advise and assist instruction provided by other healthcare professionals.
Conduct research in support of improved practice and patient outcomes.
Provide a safe training environment by identifying, tracking, and reporting all safety hazards.
Assist the program coordinator with educational program administrative requirements, including maintenance of program, course, and student/participant records.
Prepare and submit data and reports at the end of each course.
Present all course materials in an effective fashion using didactic, hands-on, and simulation training modalities.
Provide course oversight for field, including instructional components of the standardized curriculum.
Recognize discrepancies, develop solutions, and report them to the program coordinator.
Provide course evaluation documentation to leadership, identify trends, and opportunities for improvement.
Be accountable for providing course assignments based on the scope of practice and skill level of assigned personnel.
Recognize safety measures and quickly react in real-world emergency and exercise situations.
Communicate and collaborate with a diverse group of people for the purpose of informing the healthcare team of plans/actions, for teaching/education to benefit the medical readiness posture.
Maintain currency requirements based on certification.
Develop or assist in the creation of marketing materials for conference and education events.
Participate in continuing professional development programs as appropriate.
Fulfill simulation course and operations for manikins utilized for field instruction.
Verbalize knowledge of emergency response to life-threatening conditions and medical response for all points of injury.
Demonstrate hands-on skills and provide a safe environment for students to demonstrate skills.
Demonstrate appropriate operations of all equipment and supplies to include manikins.
Perform didactic and hands-on skills for teaching students.
Ensure infection control and safety measures are adhered to during set up and clean up.