Paramedic Instructor 2

Denver Health • Denver, CO

6d • $33 - $33

About The Position

We are recruiting for a motivated Paramedic Instructor 2 to join our team! We are here for life’s journey. Where is your life journey taking you? Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than ourselves, something that connects us all: Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in health. Department EMS Education Job Summary Under minimal supervision, trains Denver Health Paramedic Division employees, Denver Fire Department employees, and members of the public in current pre-hospital emergency medical care theory and technique. Develops, designs, and implements new training courses. Researches and compiles information in instructional area. Accesses and prepares appropriate educational materials. Essential Functions: Assists in the monitoring of progress, needs and effectiveness of the following: • Paramedic School clinical areas • Paramedic School classroom schedule • Paramedic School syllabus (90%) Train residents, medical students, and other health care professionals. (10%)

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 24 months as a Paramedic Instructor required
• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association or American Red Cross required
• EMTP-EMT Paramedic - CO - State of Colorado required
• Patient Care
• Clinical evaluation and management of emergency medicine and observation care.
• Personnel management.
• Work-flow and quality improvement.
• Knowledge of medical and nursing principals, procedures, and community resources.
• Skill in eliciting history from patients, performing physical exams and formulating assessments of and treatment plans for patients.
• Ordering appropriate diagnostic studies to aid in diagnosis.
• Knowledge of appropriate administration and prescription of medications.
• Physical health assessment skills.
• Skill in utilizing the principles and practices of effective and persuasive communication to elicit information, negotiate problem resolution, and/or garner support for various programs or policies.
• Skill in obtaining information from patients, calming and reassuring patients and motivating patients to accept treatments.
• Ability to exercise initiative and judgment in selecting proper treatment.
• Ability to respond appropriately in emergency situations.
• Ability to prepare accurate reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other departments and the public.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the monitoring of progress, needs and effectiveness of the following:
• Paramedic School clinical areas
• Paramedic School classroom schedule
• Paramedic School syllabus
• Train residents, medical students, and other health care professionals.
• Trains Denver Health Paramedic Division employees, Denver Fire Department employees, and members of the public in current pre-hospital emergency medical care theory and technique.
• Develops, designs, and implements new training courses.
• Researches and compiles information in instructional area.
• Accesses and prepares appropriate educational materials.

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans
• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes
• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
• Tuition reimbursement & assistance
• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching
• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED