Paramedic Instructor

Endeavor Health•Elmhurst, IL

4d•$31 - $47•Onsite

About The Position

The Paramedic Instructor plans, researches, and conducts paramedic education sessions to assure and improve student competence, following Edward Paramedic Education program guidelines and collaborating with the Edward Paramedic Education Coordinator. The instructor provides feedback and evaluations, supports re-education, and develops approaches to reduce barriers to effective learning. The role documents student competency during practical rotations and uses information technology, didactic materials, psychomotor materials, and varied teaching strategies to support learning and critical thinking. The instructor also helps maintain classroom equipment and medical supplies, reports deficiencies or needs before scheduled classes, and keeps current with EMS trends through professional journals and organizational membership. The position is part time, based in Naperville, Illinois, with hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Requirements

At least three years of experience in emergency, pre-hospital nursing, or pre-hospital paramedic care.
Expertise in instructing and/or developing educational programs incorporating adult learning principles, educational objectives, relevant and accurate content, bibliography, and competency assessments, including test-question development and skill assessment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and database tools, with strong knowledge of computer system interfacing.
Current State of Illinois registered nurse or paramedic licensure.
Current CPR certification issued by the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
If an RN, ECRN privileges in the EHEMSS are required within three months of employment.
If an RN, certification as an IDPH Emergency Communications Registered Nurse (ECRN).

Nice To Haves

Illinois Lead Instructor.
If an RN, Trauma Nurse Specialist (TNS) and Trauma Nursing Course Certified (TNCC).
If a paramedic, Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support/International Trauma Life Support (PHTLS/ITLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Life Support (PALS).

Responsibilities

Plan, research, and conduct paramedic education sessions in accordance with Edward Paramedic Education program guidelines and in collaboration with the Edward Paramedic Education Coordinator.
Provide students with feedback and evaluations for quality improvement in didactic and practical skills.
Assist with re-education measures and design methods to modify or eliminate barriers to effective student learning.
Document student competency during practical rotations.
Use information technologies, didactic materials, and psychomotor materials to support the teaching-learning process.
Use varied classroom teaching strategies to foster critical thinking and maintain an appropriate learning climate.
Help maintain classroom equipment and medical supplies, and notify the Edward Paramedic Education Coordinator and/or Dean of deficiencies or needs before scheduled classes.
Maintain knowledge of current EMS trends and developments by reading professional journals and maintaining membership in professional organizations.