Preceptor

Columbus State Community College•Columbus, OH

About The Position

The Preceptor, EMS provides secondary instruction to EMT and paramedic students in experiential learning settings, primarily in local emergency departments. The role monitors, evaluates, and corrects students as they apply acquired skills in patient care settings. The Preceptor may also assist with campus skill and scenario labs by supporting faculty during mock patient encounters. The Preceptor provides regular feedback to EMT and paramedic faculty and the department chair through formal and informal meetings and program documentation, communicating student progress toward learning outcomes. The position fills in during peak capacity periods and may take on a larger role in EMS operations as operational needs dictate. The position is part time, scheduled for 20 hours. Work takes place in normal classroom and office conditions and requires travel to off-site patient care units to supervise students.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Three years of patient care experience as a paramedic.
Current Ohio Paramedic certification.
State Motor Vehicle Operator's License or demonstrable ability to gain access to work sites.
Current healthcare provider CPR certification.
Maintain an updated health record as required by facilities where learning experiences occur.

Nice To Haves

An appropriate combination of education, training, coursework, and experience may qualify a candidate.

Responsibilities

Monitor students in patient care settings and practical skill labs.
Provide hands-on, real-time instruction and feedback to students.
Rate student performance according to established guidelines.
Engage students in a participatory instructional style during experiential learning.
Guide students and enforce the department’s mission, policies, and procedures in assigned areas.
Serve as a role model and resource to students.
Complete student evaluations as outlined by the department chairperson.
Attend required meetings and provide feedback on student learning outcome goals.
Attend required trainings and workshops.
Communicate frequently with faculty and the department chair about students’ learning requirements and needs.
Maintain the confidentiality of student and patient records, information, and sensitive conversations.
Foster and maintain a safe environment of respect and inclusion for faculty, staff, students, and community members.
Maintain current healthcare provider CPR certification.
Participate in course, faculty, and staff meetings as needed.
Maintain an updated health record as required by facilities where learning experiences occur.
Assist with campus EMT and paramedic skill and scenario labs as needed.
Fill in during peak capacity periods and support EMS operations as operational needs dictate.
Travel to off-site patient care units to supervise students.